N100 Excavator as Crane

By the end of this training course, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator 

• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation 

• Be able to locate, identify and explain Safe Working Loads, Lifting capacity chart and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges 

• Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category 

• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads 

• Identify any overhead/proximity hazards 

• Be able to agree the signal codes/hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing, placement zone with the Slinger/Signaller 

• Ensure Excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted 

• Checked load integrity and security by carrying out trial lift

• Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement 

• Environmental considerations 

• Carry out all out of service and securing procedures. 

Please note that these course objectives have been developed on the premise that the suspended loads will be slung by a dedicated, qualified, competent and authorised slinger/signaller. Where on occasion the excavator operator may be required to sling the loads they are to transport they too must be qualified, competent and authorised slinger/signallers. 

The course is delivered through a combination of practicals and classroom-based tutorials. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests.

You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.

If you require your NPORS Operator Card to include the CSCS logo, you must have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test no more than two years before attending this course.

NPORS Operator Card (on successful completion of the course assessments).