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Alpha Health & Safety Training Solutions Ltd prides itself on our adaptability and commitment to excellence in every aspect of our Road sweeper training. This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to enable them to safely operate and be aware of Road sweepers.

Course information

NPORS Road sweeper (N217) Course Content

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

➢ Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a road sweeper operator

➢ Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to beused

➢ Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

➢ Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions

➢ Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for sweeper use

➢ Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements

➢ Safely mount and dismount the machine

➢ Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas

➢ Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

➢ Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out sweeping tasks

➢ Carry out sweeping tasks safely and efficiently

➢ Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tipping procedures, diverse waste, types of hazardous and toxic waste and waste landfill codes

➢ Environmental considerations

➢ Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Course duration

Novice course - 5 Days

Refresher - 1 day (Providing the current candidate has qualified for the category)

Experienced work tests (EWT) 1 day (Test only)

Assessments 

NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice.

NPORS Practical assessment.

Certification

Traditional NPORS Card or entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do an NVQ qualification.  If the 'HS&E TESTED Logo' is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB operatives touchscreen within the two years prior to application for the card.