NPORS N216 – Road Planer Course

• NPORS
• 5 Days
• Max 3 candidates

The NPORS N216 Road Planer course develops the knowledge and practical skills needed for road planer operations. It covers equipment checks, work-area hazards, positioning or manoeuvring, communication, the category-specific task and shutdown procedures.

Who this course suits
Drivers, plant operators, highways teams, logistics staff or site operatives who need training in road planer for their role.

Learning outcomes
• Explain industry hazards, safe working responsibilities and communication requirements.
• Identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer instructions and legal requirements.
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out planing tasks.
• Carry out planing tasks and load material into transporting vehicles or containers.
• Complete safe shutdown, parking and securing procedures.