Hereford, Herefordshire — NPORS Excavators

180 Excavator Training in Hereford

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

1–3 days (experience dependent)Approx. 30 miles from Hereford

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180 Excavator Training Near Hereford

Hereford and Herefordshire have a strong agricultural and construction sector. Our training centre is easily accessible from Hereford, and we regularly train operators from across the county. Our NPORS 180 excavator training is available to operators and businesses in Hereford and throughout Herefordshire.

From Hereford, take the A438 east towards Tewkesbury, or the A449 south to Ross-on-Wye then east on the A40. Journey time approximately 35–45 minutes to our Tewkesbury centre.

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 Hereford-based operators and businesses across Herefordshire.