Cirencester, Gloucestershire — NPORS Excavators

180 Excavator Training in Cirencester

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

1–3 days (experience dependent)Approx. 25 miles from Cirencester

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180 Excavator Training Near Cirencester

Cirencester is at the heart of the Cotswolds with an active construction and agricultural sector. Operators from Cirencester and the surrounding area regularly train at our Tewkesbury centre. Our NPORS 180 excavator training is available to operators and businesses in Cirencester and throughout Gloucestershire.

From Cirencester, take the A435 north-west through Cheltenham towards Tewkesbury, or the A417 to Gloucester then A38 north. Journey time approximately 35–40 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 Cirencester-based operators and businesses across Gloucestershire.