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National Plant Operators Registration Scheme

NPORS N216 Road Planer

NPORS
Detail
  • Duration : 5 Days (Novice)
  • Ratio : 3:1 Candidates (Novice)
  • Assessment : Multiple Methods
  • Language : English
  • Certificate Length : 5 Years
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NPORS N216 Road Planer with Acadame

NPORS road planer training course image showing road planing machines resurfacing a carriageway during highway works
About the NPORS N216 Road Planer

The NPORS N216 Road Planer qualification is designed for individuals operating road planing machines in construction and highways maintenance. This course provides candidates with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a road planer, including pre-use checks, machine controls, and effective planing techniques. It also covers legal responsibilities under health and safety regulations, site awareness, and shutdown procedures. Whether you are new to the role or looking to formalise existing experience, the qualification ensures safe, competent operation in line with industry standards, helping to maintain high safety and efficiency levels on site.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Operate Safely: Gain practical knowledge of safe road planer operation in various site conditions.
  • Understand Regulations: Learn your responsibilities under current health, safety, and environmental legislation.
  • Carry Out Inspections: Be able to perform pre-use and post-use checks to maintain equipment safety.
  • Increase Site Awareness: Improve your understanding of working around other operatives and hazards.
  • Use Equipment Correctly: Learn how to control and manoeuvre the machine to complete tasks effectively.
  • Obtain Recognised Certification: Receive an NPORS qualification confirming your competence and operational ability.
Course Content
  • Understanding health, safety, and environmental legislation
  • Identifying components and functions of the road planer
  • Performing pre-operational and running checks
  • Mounting and dismounting the machine safely
  • Operating the road planer in a controlled manner
  • Planing road surfaces to specified depths and finishes
  • Maintaining awareness of site conditions and personnel
  • Managing machine movement across varying terrain
  • Refuelling and securing the machine post-operation
  • Completing shut-down and storage procedures
Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a three-step journey:

A written assessment covering regulations, machine controls, and operational safety.

Candidates will demonstrate the safe operation of the tool, including pre-operational checks and performing tasks.

Candidates will showcase proper shutdown techniques to ensure safety and compliance.