Swindon, Wiltshire — NPORS Excavators

180 Excavator Training in Swindon

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

1–3 days (experience dependent)Approx. 45 miles from Swindon

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180 Excavator Training Near Swindon

Swindon is one of the fastest-growing towns in the UK with a significant construction and infrastructure workforce. We serve Swindon-based operators and businesses with both centre-based and on-site NPORS training. Our NPORS 180 excavator training is available to operators and businesses in Swindon and throughout Wiltshire.

From Swindon, take the A419 west to Cirencester, then the A435 or A417 through Cheltenham towards Tewkesbury. Alternatively, take the M4 to Junction 15 then head north. Journey time approximately 50 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 Swindon-based operators and businesses across Wiltshire.