180 Excavator Training in Bath
NPORS accredited 180 excavator training near Bath, Somerset. Attend our Tewkesbury training centre or book on-site training at your Bath location.
180 Excavator Training Near Bath
Bath and the surrounding Somerset/Wiltshire area have significant construction activity. Operators from Bath regularly travel to our Gloucestershire training centre for NPORS certification. Our NPORS 180 excavator training is available to operators and businesses in Bath and throughout Somerset.
From Bath, take the A46 north towards Stroud and Cheltenham, then the M5 north to Junction 9. Alternatively take the A4/M4 to the M5. Journey time approximately 40–50 minutes.
About This Course
The NPORS 180 Excavator (Face Shovel) Training course covers the operation of forward-facing excavators widely used in road construction, drainage installation, and utility trench work. Unlike the 360° excavator, the 180° machine cannot rotate fully — requiring specific skills for positioning and safe operation in confined workspaces.
What You'll Learn
- 180-degree machine controls and characteristics
- Safe positioning and working arcs
- Trenching and drainage excavation techniques
- Working near underground services
- Ground conditions and stability assessment
- PUWER and LOLER compliance
Who Is This Course For?
Operators working in road construction, utilities, drainage, and civil engineering who need to operate a 180-degree face shovel excavator. This course is suitable for Bath-based operators and businesses across Somerset.
NPORS Trained Operator Card or NPORS/CSCS Blue Card
Approx. 35 miles to our centre
Or we can deliver on-site in Bath — contact us for details.
Levy-paying employers in Bath may be eligible for CITB grants.
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Book 180 Excavator Training in Bath
NPORS certified. Flexible dates. Centre-based or on-site.