This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate a industrial counterbalance lift truck.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 5 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Safely mount and dismount the machine.
• Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely.
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, in open and confined areas.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks.

Assessment

Novice – Five (5) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Fork Lift Trucks and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Carry out lifting and load handling tasks.
• Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations.
• Load and unload external transport safely.
• Fit, adjust and or remove 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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This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate a Telescopic Handler to move and transport loads at various heights safely and efficiently.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 5 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understanding the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used and other relevant sources of information.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Safely mount and dismount the machine.
• Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely.
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, inclines, in open and confined areas.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Carry out lifting and load handling tasks.

Assessment

Novice – Five (5) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Fork Lift Trucks and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks.
• Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations.
• Load and unload external transport safely.
• Fit, adjust and or remove 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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This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to work around piling rigs, using ancillary equipment and placing positioning piling rigs to from piles.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 5 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a piling rig attendant.
• Have a working knowledge of the piling rig to be attended.
• Locate and identify the major components of the piling rig and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify ancillary equipment and explain their functions.
• Assist in conducting pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Conduct safety checks of the work area and agree hand signals and verbal commands.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for piling rig attendants.
• Assist in rigging-up and prepare ancillary equipment for piling operations.
• Guide and position rig on to the piling position and start the piling process.
• Understand environmental considerations.
• Assist in de-rigging and end of shift and shut down procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assisting in the loading and unloading procedures for piling rig transportation.

Assessment

Novice – Five (5) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Piling Operations – Piling Operative and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.

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This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate 360 excavator for lifting operations.

The NPORS Excavator 360 qualification is required to gain the bolt on unit.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 5 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
• Conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
• Locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity charts and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges.
• Identify and explain different lifting procedures and explain what task could fall into each category.
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
• Identify any overhead/proximity hazards.
• Agree the signal codes/hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing and placement zone with the slinger/signaller.
• Ensure the excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted.
• Check load integrity and security by carrying out trial lifts.
• Lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement.

Assessment

Novice – Five (5) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations – Excavating and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment.
• Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Understand environmental considerations.
• Carry out all out of service and securing procedures.

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This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate mobile elevating work platforms (Boom) safely and efficiently while carrying out works at height.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 5 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used, and be familiar with other types of information sources and relevant legislation.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Check all emergency lowering functions.
• Safely mount and dismount the machine Configure the machine for travel.
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level/rough ground and inclines in open and confined areas.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards.

Assessment

Novice – Five (5) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Work Platforms and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks.
• Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height.
• Travel with platform raised (where applicable).
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation.
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

Source

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate mobile elevating work platforms (scissor lifts) safely and efficiently while carrying out work at heights.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 1 Day & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understanding the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used, and be familiar with other types of information sources and relevant legislation.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Check all emergency lowering functions.
• Safely mount and dismount the machine.
• Configure the machine for travel.
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level ground and inclines in open and confined areas.

Assessment

Novice – One (1) Day – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Work Platforms and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards.
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks.
• Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height.
• Travel with platform raised (where applicable).
• Use platform extension section.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation.
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

Source

This course is for operators who are not required to operate plant and machinery to its full capacity.

Training will cover non-operational duties of moving plant and may be suited to those who will move machinery in the workplace for maintenance, repair, delivery & collection purposes. This could include plant fitters, delivery drivers and plant mechanics.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 2 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
• Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify key controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for plant mover use.
• Prepare machinery for use and operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Understand environmental considerations.

Assessment

Novice – Two (2) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Movement Guide and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Store and transport machinery attachments.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation.
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

Source

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate 360° excavators to excavate and load materials.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 10 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for excavator use.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Safely mount and dismount the machine.
• Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely.
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out excavating tasks.

Assessment

Novice – Ten (10) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations – Excavating and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment.
• Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Carry out excavating tasks.
• Load material onto transporting vehicles or into containers.
• Reinstate excavation, grade and level ground.
• Fit and remove attachments.
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

Source

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate Forward Tipping Dumpers to transport and discharge loads.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 3 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
• Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify key controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for the use of forward tipping dumpers.
• Prepare the forward tipping dumper for use and operate safely and efficiently.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Attach and set trailers, ready for operation.
• Understand environmental considerations.
• Store and transport forward tipping dumper implements and attachments.
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

Assessment

Novice – Three (3) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations – Transporting Loads and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.

Source

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills operate to operate a Concrete Pump safely and efficiently.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 5 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand 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.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify key controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer and legislative requirements.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for concrete pump use.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Prepare the concrete pump for use and operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Complete safe un-blocking and re-connecting procedures.
• Prepare the concrete pump for cleaning and carry out cleaning tasks safely and efficiently.
• Understand environmental considerations.

Assessment

Novice – Five (5) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Transporting Loads and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Store and transport implements and attachments.
• Carry out end of shift and shut down procedures.

Source