Gloucester, Gloucestershire — NPORS Excavators

180 Excavator Training in Gloucester

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

1–3 days (experience dependent)Approx. 8 miles from Gloucester

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180 Excavator Training Near Gloucester

Gloucester is the county town of Gloucestershire and one of our closest service areas. We provide NPORS plant operator training to businesses and individuals across Gloucester city and the surrounding Gloucester Vale. Our NPORS 180 excavator training is available to operators and businesses in Gloucester and throughout Gloucestershire.

Our training centre at Newton Farm Business Park, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury is approximately 8 miles north of Gloucester city centre via the A38. Easy access from the M5 motorway at Junction 9.

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 Gloucester-based operators and businesses across Gloucestershire.