NPORS or in-house
Forward tipping dumper training
Loading, travelling with loads and tipping safely.
What the course coversAsk for dates: Forward tipping dumper training
Construction and plant training in Norwich
Plant courses on dumpers, excavators, rollers and telehandlers, through NPORS or in-house accreditation. Health and safety and first aid training too. Based in Norwich NR6.
(01)Courses
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Ask about datesPlant, health and safety and first aid training in Norwich. One centre, real machines, small groups.
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NPORS or in-house360 excavator training
Digging, trenching, loading and travelling on tracked 360 excavators.
What the course coversAsk for dates: 360 excavator training
NPORS or in-houseRide-on roller training
Compaction, working to edges and safe travel on a ride-on roller.
What the course coversAsk for dates: Ride-on roller training
NPORS or in-houseTelehandler training
Lifting, placing and travelling with loads on a telescopic handler.
What the course coversAsk for dates: Telehandler training
Our most popular courses
Available through NPORS or in-house accreditation
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01Forward tipping dumper training course1 to 3 days
This course gives you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to operate a forward tipping dumper safely and competently on construction sites.
It suits complete beginners and experienced operators who need formal certification.
- Course duration
- Novice operators. Typically 1 to 3 days, depending on experience and course requirements.
- Experienced operators. Experienced Worker Test (EWT), normally completed within one day, subject to eligibility.
- Assessment and certification
- Available through NPORS or in-house accreditation. On the NPORS route you take the applicable NPORS theory and practical assessments, and successful candidates can obtain the appropriate NPORS Operator Card, subject to scheme requirements and eligibility. In-house accreditation is assessed and certified by Elevate.
- Who should attend
- Groundworkers, construction operatives, civil engineering workers, plant operators and anyone looking to develop their skills in the construction industry.
What the course covers
- 01Health and safety legislationOperator responsibilities, site safety requirements and the relevant legislation.
- 02Machine familiarisationMain components, controls and operating functions.
- 03Pre-use inspectionsDaily checks, identifying defects and making sure the machine is safe.
- 04Safe operating proceduresStarting, stopping, steering and manoeuvring.
- 05Travelling with loadsLoad capacities, stability and different ground conditions.
- 06Loading proceduresSafe positioning and communication with loading plant operators.
- 07Tipping operationsSafe discharge of materials, ground stability and tipping hazards.
- 08Working on slopesGradients, machine limitations and uneven terrain.
- 09Parking and shutdownCorrect procedures for securing the machine.
- 10Practical assessmentDemonstrating safe and competent operation.
02360 excavator training course5 to 10 days
This course gives you the theoretical knowledge and practical operating skills to operate a 360 degree excavator safely on construction and civil engineering sites.
Training is available for the relevant machine categories, including above and below 10 tonnes.
- Course duration
- Novice training. Typically 5 to 10 days, depending on machine category, experience and course requirements.
- Experienced operators. Experienced Worker Test (EWT), normally within one day, subject to eligibility.
- Assessment and certification
- Available through NPORS or in-house accreditation. On the NPORS route you take the applicable NPORS theory and practical assessments, and successful candidates can obtain the appropriate NPORS Operator Card, subject to scheme requirements and eligibility. In-house accreditation is assessed and certified by Elevate.
- Who should attend
- Groundworkers, excavator operators, construction workers and civil engineering operatives.
What the course covers
- 01Health and safety legislationOperator responsibilities and safe systems of work.
- 02Machine familiarisationExcavator controls, components and safety devices.
- 03Pre-use inspectionsChecking the excavator and reporting defects.
- 04Safe manoeuvringTracking, positioning and operating the excavator.
- 05Excavation techniquesDigging trenches, foundations and excavations safely.
- 06Loading operationsSafely loading dumpers and other transport vehicles.
- 07Working around servicesIdentifying underground and overhead hazards.
- 08Attachments and stabilityUnderstanding attachments, working limits and machine stability.
- 09Parking and shutdownSecuring the excavator safely.
- 10Practical assessmentDemonstrating safe and competent excavation operations.
03180 excavator training course5 to 10 days
This course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to operate a 180 degree excavator, commonly known as a backhoe loader, safely on construction and civil engineering sites.
- Course duration
- Novice training. Typically 5 to 10 days, depending on experience and course requirements.
- Experienced operators. Experienced Worker Test (EWT), normally within one day, subject to eligibility.
- Assessment and certification
- Available through NPORS or in-house accreditation. On the NPORS route you take the applicable NPORS theory and practical assessments, and successful candidates can obtain the appropriate NPORS Operator Card, subject to scheme requirements and eligibility. In-house accreditation is assessed and certified by Elevate.
- Who should attend
- Groundworkers, civil engineering operatives, plant operators and construction workers.
What the course covers
- 01Health and safety legislationOperator responsibilities and relevant safety requirements.
- 02Machine familiarisationFront loader, rear excavator and operating controls.
- 03Pre-use inspectionsChecking machine condition and reporting defects.
- 04Safe manoeuvringTravelling, steering and positioning the machine.
- 05Front loader operationsLoading, carrying and depositing materials.
- 06Rear excavator operationsExcavating trenches and foundations.
- 07Stabiliser operationCorrect deployment and machine stability.
- 08Working around servicesIdentifying buried services and overhead hazards.
- 09Parking and shutdownSafe machine isolation and securing procedures.
- 10Practical assessmentDemonstrating competent use of both operating functions.
04Ride-on roller training course1 to 3 days
This course gives you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to operate a ride-on roller safely and competently on construction and civil engineering sites.
- Course duration
- Novice training. Typically 1 to 3 days, depending on experience and training needs.
- Experienced operators. Experienced Worker Test (EWT), normally within one day, subject to eligibility.
- Assessment and certification
- Available through NPORS or in-house accreditation. On the NPORS route you take the applicable NPORS theory and practical assessments, and successful candidates can obtain the appropriate NPORS Operator Card, subject to scheme requirements and eligibility. In-house accreditation is assessed and certified by Elevate.
- Who should attend
- Groundworkers, road construction operatives, civil engineering workers and plant operators.
What the course covers
- 01Health and safety legislationOperator responsibilities, site safety and relevant legislation.
- 02Machine familiarisationRoller components, controls and operating functions.
- 03Pre-use inspectionsDaily checks, defect identification and machine safety.
- 04Safe operating proceduresStarting, stopping, steering and manoeuvring.
- 05Compaction techniquesUnderstanding compaction methods, passes and material types.
- 06Vibration controlsCorrect use of vibration systems and operating limitations.
- 07Working on slopesStability, gradients and uneven ground.
- 08Site hazardsSafe operation around excavations, edges, pedestrians and other plant.
- 09Parking and shutdownCorrect procedures for securing the roller.
- 10Practical assessmentDemonstrating safe and competent operation.
05Telehandler training course3 to 5 days
This course gives you the skills and knowledge to operate a telescopic handler safely for lifting, transporting and placing materials on construction sites.
- Course duration
- Novice training. Typically 3 to 5 days, depending on experience and machine requirements.
- Experienced operators. Experienced Worker Test (EWT), normally within one day, subject to eligibility.
- Assessment and certification
- Available through NPORS or in-house accreditation. On the NPORS route you take the applicable NPORS theory and practical assessments, and successful candidates can obtain the appropriate NPORS Operator Card, subject to scheme requirements and eligibility. In-house accreditation is assessed and certified by Elevate.
- Who should attend
- Construction operatives, telehandler operators, logistics personnel and material handling workers.
What the course covers
- 01Health and safety legislationOperator duties and safe lifting requirements.
- 02Machine familiarisationControls, components and safety systems.
- 03Pre-use inspectionsDaily checks and identifying defects.
- 04Safe manoeuvringDriving, steering and operating in confined areas.
- 05Load handlingPicking up, transporting and placing loads safely.
- 06Load chartsUnderstanding rated capacities, boom extension and stability.
- 07Working at heightSafe placement of materials at elevated positions.
- 08Site hazardsPedestrians, ground conditions, slopes and overhead obstructions.
- 09Parking and shutdownSecuring the telehandler safely.
- 10Practical assessmentDemonstrating safe and competent load handling.
06Excavator as a crane training course1 to 2 days
This course is for excavator operators who need to lift, move and position suspended loads safely using an appropriately equipped excavator.
- Course duration
- Novice training. Typically 1 to 2 days for suitably experienced excavator operators, depending on requirements.
- Experienced operators. Assessment duration depends on operator competence and the relevant NPORS requirements.
- Assessment and certification
- Available through NPORS or in-house accreditation. On the NPORS route you take the applicable NPORS theory and practical assessments, and successful candidates can obtain the appropriate NPORS Operator Card, subject to scheme requirements and eligibility. In-house accreditation is assessed and certified by Elevate.
- Who should attend
- Existing 360 excavator operators who are required to undertake lifting operations using an excavator.
- Important
- Candidates should already be competent excavator operators. This course does not automatically qualify a candidate to plan or supervise lifting operations.
What the course covers
- 01Health and safety legislationRelevant lifting regulations, including LOLER and PUWER.
- 02Machine suitabilityUnderstanding excavator lifting capabilities and limitations.
- 03Lifting equipmentIdentifying suitable lifting accessories and checking their condition.
- 04Pre-use inspectionsChecking lifting points, safety devices and machine condition.
- 05Lift planningUnderstanding lifting plans, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- 06Rated lifting capacitiesInterpreting lifting charts and machine limitations.
- 07Load stabilityUnderstanding load weight, radius, ground conditions and stability.
- 08CommunicationWorking safely with slingers, signallers and other personnel.
- 09Lifting operationsSafely lifting, travelling where permitted and positioning suspended loads.
- 10Practical assessmentDemonstrating safe and controlled lifting operations.
07Plant and vehicle marshal training course1 day
This course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to direct and control the movement of vehicles and mobile plant safely on construction sites.
- Course duration
- Novice training. Typically 1 day, depending on the programme and candidate needs.
- Experienced operators. Assessment options depend on the relevant NPORS scheme requirements.
- Assessment and certification
- Available through NPORS or in-house accreditation. On the NPORS route you take the applicable NPORS theory and practical assessments, and successful candidates can obtain the appropriate NPORS Operator Card, subject to scheme requirements and eligibility. In-house accreditation is assessed and certified by Elevate.
- Who should attend
- Traffic marshals, banksmen, site operatives, supervisors and logistics personnel.
What the course covers
- 01Health and safety legislationResponsibilities of marshals, drivers and employers.
- 02Roles and responsibilitiesUnderstanding the duties and limitations of a marshal.
- 03Site traffic managementSafe traffic routes, exclusion zones and pedestrian segregation.
- 04Communication methodsStandard hand signals and agreed communication procedures.
- 05Vehicle movementsSafely guiding vehicles during manoeuvring and reversing.
- 06Blind spotsUnderstanding restricted visibility around plant and vehicles.
- 07Risk assessmentIdentifying hazards and implementing control measures.
- 08Safe positioningMaintaining visibility and a safe escape route.
- 09Emergency proceduresResponding to unsafe movements and incidents.
- 10Practical assessmentDemonstrating effective communication and safe marshalling.
More than plant
We also run health and safety and first aid training.
Health and safety
Health and safety training for site teams and businesses. Tell us what your people need and we will come back with the right course.
First aid
First aid training for your workforce, so there is someone on site who knows what to do. Ask us about courses and dates.
(02)Why Elevate
Why train with Elevate. Local, hands-on and straight to the point.
Local Norwich centre
We train at 22 Meteor Close, on the Airport Industrial Estate, just off the A140. No trip across the county and no nights away.
22 Meteor Close, Norwich NR6 6HQ
Our Norwich training centre
(03)Training centre
Find us on the Airport Industrial Estate, just off the A140 in north Norwich.
- Address
- Elevate Construction Training
22 Meteor Close
Norwich NR6 6HQ - Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:00Saturday, 07:30 to 13:00Other times on request.
(04)Gallery
On the yard. Real machines, real ground, every course.
Tell us which course, how many people and roughly when. We will reply with dates and a price.
- info@elevatect.uk
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- 22 Meteor Close, Norwich NR6 6HQ
