NPORS Excavator as a Crane (N100)

Specialised Lifting Training for Professional Excavator Operators

The NPORS Excavator as a Crane Training for the N100 category is a critical qualification for operators required to perform suspended load handling using an excavator. Because using an excavator for lifting operations involves complex physics and high mechanical risk, professional NPORS accreditation is a vital safety standard on modern construction sites. Furthermore, our training ensures that your team complies with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).

Consequently, this course provides operators with the technical expertise to identify potential hazards and implement safe systems of work for lifting operations. By completing this program, you reduce the risk of on-site accidents while ensuring your workforce is fully compliant with NPORS industry standards.

Who Should Attend NPORS Excavator as a Crane Training?

This course is suited for experienced 360 excavator operators who are required to use their machines for lifting duties.

  • Utility Contractors: Personnel lifting pipes, manhole rings, or trench boxes into position.

  • Civil Engineering Teams: Individuals managing the movement of heavy materials and equipment across site.

  • Plant Operators: Professionals looking to add a specialised lifting endorsement to their NPORS operator card.

  • Site Supervisors: Those responsible for overseeing and planning safe lifting operations.

Course Content: What to Expect from NPORS Excavator as a Crane Training

Our programme is designed to ensure every delegate can conduct lifting operations safely and effectively under NPORS guidelines. Specifically, the training covers:

  • Legal Requirements: Understanding the legal framework, specifically LOLER, PUWER, and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

  • Machine Capability: Understanding the duty charts, rated capacity indicators (RCI), and check valves required for lifting.

  • Hazard Identification: Spotting risks such as ground instability, proximity hazards, and load swing.

  • Lifting Accessories: Identifying and inspecting slings, chains, and shackles for defects before use.

  • Load Handling: Mastering the correct techniques for lifting, moving, and landing suspended loads safely.

  • Signalling and Communication: Establishing clear protocols between the operator and the slinger/signaller.

  • Stability and Weight: Calculating load weights and understanding how the centre of gravity changes during a lift.

Course Details & Certification

Feature Detail
Duration

1 Day (Dependent on candidate experience)

 
Accreditation

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

 
Capacity

Small groups for maximum practical time

 
Assessment

NPORS practical operational test and theoretical assessment 

 
Certification

NPORS Operator Card

 

Why Choose Hills Safety Training?

Our instructors provide hands-on, practical guidance to ensure you are fully confident in performing lifting duties in a live site environment. Moreover, our certification is recognised by major contractors across the UK. You can also combine this training with our Vehicle Banksman Course to build a comprehensive safety profile.

Book Your NPORS Excavator as a Crane Training Today

⚠️ Suspended loads require specialised skill. Ensure you are operating safely and legally with an industry-standard certificate.