About the Course
- Merthyr
- 01 August 2025
- PLA
Course Outline
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the ride – on roller will be able to: • Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator. • Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology. • Confirm with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation. • Undertake all pre – use checks. • Configure and set for travel. • Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces. • Manoeuvre in confined spaces. • Configure and set for compacting duties. • Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services. • Compact loose granular materials to specification. • Compact straight lines and around radii. • Compact supported and unsupported edges. • Explain the principles, requirements and techniques of good compaction. • Carry out shut down and securing procedures. • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting
Entry Requirements
None
What will I learn?
The NPORS N214course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating a Ride on Roller in order to to enable the candidate to pass the NPORS Theory and Practical Tests.
Course Assessment
To achieve the NPORS Operators Card candidates must pass both the NPORS Theory and Practical Test. This is valid for 3 years.
Career Progression
If you have a road roller card, you can explore a variety of job roles that involve working with heavy machinery, particularly in construction and roadworks. Here are some career paths you might consider: • Road Roller Operator: Directly operate road rollers to compact soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt in the construction of roads and foundations1. • Road Worker: Engage in building, repairing, and resurfacing roads, which may include operating road rollers as part of the job2. • Highways Operative: Work on various road treatment options and may involve operating road rollers for specific tasks1. • Industrial Door Engineer: Some roles may require experience with mechanical equipment like road rollers, especially if involved in the installation and maintenance of roller shutter doors1.
Duration
01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
