MATERIAL RE-HANDLER
Training course
TRAINING COURSE
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
Awarding Body:
National Plant Operators Registration Scheme
NPORS
Training course type:
On-site training and assessment,
On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only
Duration:
1-5 days,
dependant on any previous experience
Minimum age:
16
Novice candidate numbers:
3
Experience Worker Tests per day:
4
Variations:
Wheeled
Tracked
Up to 5 tonnes
Up to 10 tonnes
Above and below 10 tonnes
Quick hitch theory
Card options:
5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate,
2-year CSCS trained operator red card
Price:
£250 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
WHAT DOES THE A1 SAFETY TRAINING NPORS
MATERIAL RE-HANDLER TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
MATERIAL RE-HANDLER TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
Safely mount and dismount the machine
Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas
Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out processing tasks
Carry out processing task
Load material onto transporting vehicles, containers or processing plant
Fit and remove attachments
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MATERIAL RE-HANDLER TRAINING COURSE
MATERIAL RE-HANDLER TRAINING COURSE
What is Material re-handler?
A material re-handler is used in mainly in the waste management industry to move, place and organise materials. The machine is mainly based on an excavator design with a boom to swivel attachment to make the work of selecting materials easy. This is included in the NPORS Material re-handler training – N722
Venue and equipment requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate machinery
- Bulk material to load vehicle
- Vehicle or hopper to load (dumper, trailer)
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Material re-handler and attachments
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
PPE requirements:
- Suitable head protection
- Suitable eye protection
- Suitable hearing protection
- Suitable work clothes including wet weather
- Gloves
- Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
- High Viz
HSE further information:
- Avoiding danger from overhead power cables guidance GS6
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf - Rider operated lift trucks
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l117.pdf - Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg47.pdf - PUWER Regulation
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf - LOLER Regulations
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm
Theory assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
Practical assessment criteria:
- Pre use and operational checks
- Travel through chicane forwards and backwards
- Travel through restrictions
- Load material into hopper / tailer
- Sort materials and place
- Pass mark is less than 30 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
- Time allowed is 2 hours 15 minutes
How much does the course cost?
£250 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
TRAINING COURSE
RECOGNITION
RECOGNITION
Useful in industries:
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Construction, Marine, Industrial, Fencing, Landscaping, Civils, Highways, Quarrying
Also known as:
Material re-handler Digger, Machine, Slew, 360° slew, Excavator, Tracked digger, Wheeled digger, Wheeled 360 excavator, Earthmover, 360° Excavator, 360° digger, Under 10 tonne machine, Over 10 tonne machine, Micro digger, Micro Excavator, Muck shifter
Machinery manufactures:
Hymac, JCB, Komatsu, Kobelco, Kubota, New Holland, Takeuchi, CAT, Bobcat, Volvo, LiuGong, Doosan, Hitachi, Sany, Liebherr, Case
Functions:
Load materials, use as a crane, operate attachments, lifting loads