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National Plant Operators Registration Scheme

NPORS N015 Soil Displacement Hammer

NPORS
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  • Duration : 2 Days (Novice)
  • Ratio : 6:1 Candidates (Novice)
  • Assessment : Multiple Methods
  • Language : English
  • Certificate Length : 5 Years
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NPORS N015 Soil Displacement Hammer with Acadame

NPORS soil displacement hammer training course image showing ground conditions associated with soil displacement and piling preparation work
About the NPORS N015 Soil Displacement Hammer

The NPORS N015 Soil Displacement Hammer course provides operatives with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to operate soil displacement hammers safely and effectively. The training focuses on all aspects of equipment setup, operation, and shutdown procedures in line with industry regulations. Candidates will learn how to assess site suitability, identify underground services, and carry out operations to the required standards. This course is suitable for those working in utilities, civil engineering, and groundworks. Successful candidates receive an NPORS Operator Card, demonstrating their competence and readiness to carry out soil displacement work on site with confidence.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Work Within Legal Guidelines: Gain knowledge of relevant legislation and operator responsibilities for safe equipment use.
  • Ensure Site Suitability: Learn how to assess ground conditions and confirm suitability before beginning soil displacement.
  • Carry Out Safety Checks: Understand how to inspect equipment and identify any faults before and after use.
  • Operate Equipment Correctly: Develop the practical skills needed to position, insert, and operate the soil displacement hammer safely.
  • Avoid Service Strikes: Learn how to identify and avoid existing underground services to prevent damage or injury.
  • Follow Correct Shutdown Procedures: Gain confidence in safely removing equipment and completing end-of-task checks.
Course Content
  • Understanding roles and responsibilities under legislation
  • Conducting pre-use and post-use equipment checks
  • Assessing ground and site suitability for operation
  • Identifying underground services and avoiding strikes
  • Preparing and inserting soil displacement hammers
  • Operating the equipment to required specifications
  • Monitoring performance and adjusting where necessary
  • Safely removing the hammer after use
  • Reporting defects or unsafe conditions
  • Completing documentation and end-of-shift 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.