NPORS Training

Cable Avoidance Tool (N304)

Course Overview

Attendees will be trained / tested on both the theoretical and practical aspects of using locating equipment to detect underground apparatus, including components and functions of the equipment. This course covers manufacturer guidelines, Health and Safety legislation around PPE, plant and equipment,(PUWER) the workplace (HASAWA), and general guidance (HSG47) that is required to be followed when excavating and the requirement to use cable avoidance tools.

Successful attendees will receive either of the below.

• NPORS/CSCS Construction Plant Operator Card, valid for two years.
• Traditional Operators card, valid for three to five years depending on sector-specific or in-company requirements

Course Duration

Novice: 1 Days – Max 6 Trainees

Refresher: 1 Day – Max 6 Tests

Experienced Worker Test: – N/A

Training location

Training can be held at our fully equipped training centre in Manchester or at customer location. For training / testing to be complete at a customer location the below must be available.

• A big enough classroom to cater for trainees with a power supply (and a suitable sized screen area for training / refresher course delivery).
• Plant / Equipment to be used for training / testing made available for the duration.
• Adequate welfare facilities made available on site.
• External area where training / testing will need to be risk assessed and deemed as acceptable prior to training / testing taking place.

Why Evolve Group TRS ltd

Our trainers all have a background in the construction, utilities and rail industries from an operational level so have vast experience, understand the capabilities, and requirements of the field they are training / testing.

We believe that having in-depth experience, technical and theoretical knowledge within a subject is a must when training / testing others. Ensuring a high standard of learning is achieved, and extra support is given where required during the process. We will always endeavour to go the extra mile when providing training / testing for all our clients.