Vally Plant Training
Swindon, Wiltshire โ€” 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.

1โ€“3 days (experience dependent)Approx. 45 miles from Swindon

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 360ยฐ excavator, the 180ยฐ machine cannot rotate fully โ€” 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.

Book in Swindon

Contact us for dates, pricing, and on-site options near Swindon.

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Certification

NPORS Trained Operator Card or NPORS/CSCS Blue Card

NPORS โ€” Recognised UK-wide
๐Ÿ“ From Swindon

Approx. 45 miles to our centre

Or we can deliver on-site in Swindon โ€” contact us for details.

CITB Funding Available

Levy-paying employers in Swindon may be eligible for CITB grants.

Check CITB eligibility โ†’

What's Included

Theory training and assessment workbook
Hands-on machine operation with an NPORS assessor
NPORS written and practical assessment
NPORS Trained Operator Card
Course reference materials

Book 180 Excavator Training in Swindon

NPORS certified. Flexible dates. Centre-based or on-site.