Crusher

Recycling concrete, brick, and stone on-site is a core part of modern sustainable construction, but operating a high-powered crusher presents extreme risks. Our NPORS Crusher (N207) course equips operators with the critical skills required to safely set up, configure, and operate various types of crushing machinery. This training ensures your team can maximize production speed and product quality while strictly adhering to PUWER and environmental safety standards.

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Description

Course Overview

Operating a crusher involves managing high-tension belts, powerful hydraulic jaws or hammers, and massive material throughput. Mismanagement can lead to catastrophic mechanical failure, severe injury from blockages, or environmental non-compliance due to noise and dust.

This intensive course is designed for plant operators responsible for processing materials on-site. Candidates will receive comprehensive training on both mobile and static crushers, including the use of remote controls for maneuvering. The course covers the mechanical theory of different crusher types (Jaw, Rotary, and Cone), essential pre-operational checks, and the hazardous procedures for clearing blockages and implementing "stalled crusher" permit protocols.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion, candidates will be competent in:

Machine Mechanics: Identifying major components including power units, jaw/hammer systems, feeders, and discharge belts.
Pre-Operational Safety: Conducting statutory inspections of tracks, belts, skirts, emergency stop devices, and audible warnings.
Safe Configuration: Setting up the machine on firm, level ground and configuring discharge belts for site-specific requirements.
Operational Mastery: Starting and stopping engines and conveyors in the correct sequence, and using remote controls safely across varying terrain.
Material Management: Establishing agreed communication signals with loading operators to ensure correct feed speed and product size (e.g., Type 1, Crusher Run).
Emergency & Blockage Procedures: Executing emergency stops, utilizing lock-off tags, and following safe procedures for unblocking material.
Environmental Control: Applying dust suppression systems and managing noise and vibration impacts.

Course Durations & Eligibility

Novice Duration: 3 Days.
Class Ratio: Maximum 3 Learners : 1 Instructor : 1 Machine.
Experienced Worker Tests (EWT) and Refresher courses are also available.

Testing & Certification

Candidates must pass a written theoretical assessment (80% pass mark) and a rigorous practical assessment. The practical test requires candidates to demonstrate safe setup, controlled processing of material, emergency stop execution, and correct shutdown and parking procedures