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NPORS Loading shovel N209
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training course type
- On-site training and assessment
- On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only
Novice training course duration
1-5 days dependant on any previous experience
Novice candidate numbers
3
Experience Worker Tests per day
6
Variations
- Tracked
- Wheeled
Card options
- 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate
- 2-year CSCS trained operator red card
Minimum age
16
Instructor
Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors
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INFORMATION
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What is a loading shovel?
A loading shovel is a vehicle attached with shovel designed to perform heavy-duty tasks in earthwork and construction operations. This shovel has specific capabilities to accomplish the loading tasks.
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What does the training course include?
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working Knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for loading shovel use
- Conduct all necessary Safety checks at the Work area
- Prepare the loading shovel for use, Operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage and transport of implements and attachments
- Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
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Venue and equipment requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre machine
- Bulk loads to load and move
- Varying terrain and slopes
- Suitable vehicle/hopper to load
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Loading shovel and attachments
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
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Theory assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
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Practical assessment criteria:
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- Pre use and operational checks
- Travel up and down slopes with hill starts
- Load vehicle/hopper x3
- Drive through chicane, forwards and backwards
- Create ramp incline, 1.5 times width x 1.5 times length of machine
- Reverse 30 metres in a straight line, through restrictions
- Drive over uneven and sloping terrain
Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
Time allowed is 1 hour 45 minutes
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Where does Tuppco deliver onsite courses delivered:
Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The objective of the NPORS Loading Shovel (N209) course with TUPPCO Training is to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely and efficiently operate a loading shovel. This NPORS Loading Shovel N209 training focuses on correct machine operation, safe loading, material handling, hazard awareness, and compliance with NPORS and UK industry safety standards.
TUPPCO Training ensures operators are fully competent in using loading shovels safely, improving site productivity, operational efficiency, and workplace safety across construction, civil engineering, industrial, and commercial sites.
Key Course Objectives:
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Understand loading shovel controls, functions, and operational limitations
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Learn correct PPE, operator responsibilities, and NPORS-approved safety procedures
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Conduct pre-use inspections, defect reporting, and daily maintenance checks
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Operate the machine safely when loading, moving, and unloading materials
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Identify hazards including overloading, tip-over risk, ground instability, and pedestrian traffic
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Apply NPORS-approved safe loading, digging, manoeuvring, and dumping techniques
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Develop confidence in operating attachments, positioning loads accurately, and working in confined or uneven areas
By the end of this NPORS Loading Shovel N209 training, learners will be fully competent in operating a loading shovel safely and effectively, supporting safer and more productive site operations.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the NPORS Loading Shovel (N209) course with TUPPCO Training, participants will receive an official NPORS N209 certificate, confirming competence in safe loading shovel operation in line with NPORS standards.
This nationally recognised qualification is accepted across construction, civil engineering, industrial, and commercial sectors.
Your Award Will Include:
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Official NPORS N209 Certificate / Operator Card
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Verified competence in safe loading shovel operation
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Skills in loading, digging, lifting, moving, and unloading materials safely
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Knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, and site safety procedures
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Understanding of pre-use inspections, attachments, and emergency procedures
Who the Award Is For:
Ideal for:
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Plant operators and site operatives
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Construction and civil engineering staff
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Groundworks and landscaping teams
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Industrial and commercial material handling personnel
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Anyone required to operate a loading shovel safely and efficiently
Suitable for novice learners and experienced operators seeking NPORS certification through TUPPCO Training.
How Long The Course Can Take
The NPORS Loading Shovel N209 course with TUPPCO Training is practical, hands-on, and designed to provide real-world competence in safe machine operation.
Course Duration Overview:
- Novice Training: Typically 1–2 days (depending on experience and group size)
- Experienced / Refresher: 1 day
- Test-Only Route: Available for competent operators
Training covers loading shovel operation, material handling, hazard awareness, attachments, and NPORS practical assessment.
Delivered by NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors with extensive loading shovel and plant operation experience.
TUPPCO Training delivers this course across the UK at construction sites, industrial facilities, civil engineering projects, and commercial sites.
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training provides on-site NPORS Loading Shovel N209 training, allowing learners to train on your own machinery, in real site conditions. This ensures maximum practical relevance, skill retention, and immediate application to your workplace.
Benefits of On-Site Training with TUPPCO Training:
- Tailored to your machine type, site layout, and operational requirements
- Hands-on experience in real material handling and loading operations
- Reduces downtime, travel, and operational disruption
- Provides realistic, workplace-relevant training
- Delivered by experienced, NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable On-Site Locations Include:
- Construction and civil engineering sites
- Industrial yards and commercial premises
- Groundworks and infrastructure projects
- Landscaping and material handling sites
- Warehousing and logistics operations
TUPPCO Training delivers NPORS Loading Shovel N209 courses throughout the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and across the UK, providing flexible, professional, and fully accredited plant operator training.
FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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