180 Excavator Training in Stroud
NPORS accredited 180 excavator training near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Attend our Tewkesbury training centre or book on-site training at your Stroud location.
180 Excavator Training Near Stroud
Stroud and the Stroud Valleys are home to many construction and civil engineering businesses. Our training centre in Tewkesbury is conveniently accessible from Stroud for all NPORS courses. Our NPORS 180 excavator training is available to operators and businesses in Stroud and throughout Gloucestershire.
From Stroud, take the A419 north-west then the A38 north towards Tewkesbury, or the M5 northbound to Junction 9. Journey time approximately 25–30 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 Stroud-based operators and businesses across Gloucestershire.
Book in Stroud
Contact us for dates, pricing, and on-site options near Stroud.
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Approx. 18 miles to our centre
Or we can deliver on-site in Stroud — contact us for details.
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