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180 Excavator Training in Bristol

NPORS accredited 180 excavator training near Bristol, Bristol. Attend our Tewkesbury training centre or book on-site training at your Bristol location.

1–3 days (experience dependent)Approx. 35 miles from Bristol

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180 Excavator Training Near Bristol

Bristol is a major city and construction hub in South West England. Our Gloucestershire training centre is easily accessible from Bristol via the M5, making it ideal for Bristol-based contractors and plant operators. Our NPORS 180 excavator training is available to operators and businesses in Bristol and throughout Bristol.

From Bristol, take the M5 northbound to Junction 9 (Tewkesbury). The journey is approximately 35 miles and takes around 40 minutes. On-site training across the Bristol area is also available.

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 Bristol-based operators and businesses across Bristol.