NPORS Plant Training Courses | L1 Plant Training

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The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a Rear Tipping Dumper (ADT) in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.

• Main legal requirements under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Main legal requirements under the Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
• Basic legal requirements of employers and employees
• Relevant health and safety information within manufacturer user manuals 
• Pre-start checks and identification of defects 
• Maintenance requirements 
• Environmental impacts and consequences
• Safe working loads
• Start up and cool down procedures 
• Knowledge and understanding of lifting and moving loads
• How to prepare the machine for use
• How to operate the machine safely and effectively 
• PPE requirements 
• Key functionality of the machine
• How to carry out task specific activities 

• Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
• Practical Test

·  What are the entry requirements?

  In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

 All candidness will have to provide their own PPE to start the course

Summary

 This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Rear Tipping Dumper (ADT) Course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

 All our courses are taught by certified instructors with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

 At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice Course Duration  5 DayS

NPORS Accredited 

Course Certificate/Card

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a Quick Hitch on excavators in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.

• Their roles and responsibilities as a plant operator
• Identify the Risks Associated with Quick Hitch Devices
• Perform the Operators Legal Duties
• Demonstrate Safe Working Practices
• Demonstrate Ability to Connect/Disconnect Attachments
• Demonstrate How to Conduct Visual Inspections
• Carry Out Maintenance of Quick Hitch Equipment
• Demonstrate the Appropriate Methods for Testing Connections
• Comply with Manufactures Specification of Use

• Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
• Practical Test

·  What are the entry requirements?

  In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

 All candidness will have to provide their own PPE to start the course

Summary

 This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Quick Hitch Course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

 All our courses are taught by certified instructors with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

 At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice Course Duration   1 Day

NPORS Accredited 

Course Certificate/Card

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a 360 Material Re-Handler in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.

• Their roles and responsibilities as a plant operator
• A basic understanding of the industry and current up to date legislation
• Knowledge and ability to conform to the manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook.
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Identify steering, driving, braking controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation.
• Safely mount and dismount the machine.
• Start and stop the engine, move the machine off and stop it safely
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
• Load material onto transporting vehicles, containers or processing plant.
• Fit and remove attachments.
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

• Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
• Practical Test

·  What are the entry requirements?

  In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

 All candidness will have to provide their own PPE to start the course

Summary

 This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE 360 Material Re-Handler Course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

 All our courses are taught by certified instructors with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

 At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice Course Duration   5 Days

NPORS Accredited 

Course Certificate/Card

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a Screener in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.

• Their roles 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 and level surfaces.
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces.
• Configure and set for screening duties to produce aggregate to specified sizes
• Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Screen differing types of materials into graded sizes.
• Sort materials into graded sizes.
• Control and maintain the work flow rate.
• Use appropriate communication procedures before and during work.
• Explain procedures for blockages and foreign object removal.
• Clean down the machine and working area.
• Carry out shut down and secure procedures.

• Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
• Practical Test

·  What are the entry requirements?

  In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

 All candidness will have to provide their own PPE to start the course

Summary

 This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Screener course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

 All our courses are taught by certified instructors with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

 At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice Course Duration   3 Days

NPORS Accredited 

Course Certificate/Card

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate as a Plant Mover in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.

• Their roles and responsibilities as a plant operator
• A basic understanding of the industry and current up to date legislation
• Knowledge and ability to conform to the manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Undertake all pre-operational checks
• Locate and identify all controls and safely operate the machine.
• Use the correct PPE for Plant Movers.
• Prepare machinery for movement and safely operate machinery in forward and reverse gears over varying terrain.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks in the working area.
• Correct Storage and transportation of machinery attachments (buckets, forks, breakers etc).
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

• Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
• Practical Test

·  What are the entry requirements?

  In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

 All candidness will have to provide their own PPE to start the course

Summary

 This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Plant Mover Course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

 All our courses are taught by certified instructors with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

 At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice Course Duration   2  Days

NPORS Accredited 

Course Certificate/Card

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a 360 Excavator in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.

• A basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry, and responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Being able to locate and identify steering, driving, and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for Excavator use.
• Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements.
• Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.
• Starting and stopping the engine and safely moving the machine off and stopping it safely.
• Configuring the machine for travel and maneuvering it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
• Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Manoeuvring the machine to the work area and correctly configuring it in readiness to carry out excavating tasks.
• Carrying out excavating tasks
• Loading material onto transporting vehicles or into containers.
• Reinstating excavation, grade, and level ground
• Fitting and removing attachments.
• Carrying out all end-of-shift and shut down procedures.

• Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
• Practical Test

·  What are the entry requirements?

  In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

 All candidness will have to provide their own PPE to start the course

Summary

 This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE 360 Excavator Course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

 All our courses are taught by certified instructors with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

 At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice Course Duration   3 Days

NPORS Accredited 

Course Certificate/Card

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate an Agricultural Tractor in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.

• A basic understanding of the industry
• Roles and responsibilities as a plant operator
• Safety awareness session including safe systems of work, hazards
• Current safety and law regulations
• Introduction to the machine
• Pre-shift inspections
• Fuel, coolant, and lubrication methods
• Controls and mechanisms
• Loading and unloading
• Reversing the tractor with a trailer
• Inspection of equipment
• Mounted implements
• Practical demonstrations as required
• Practical sessions as required

• Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
• Practical Test

·  What are the entry requirements?

  In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

 All candidness will have to provide their own PPE to start the course

Summary

 This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Agricultural Tractor will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Agricultural Tractor course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

 All our courses are taught by certified instructors with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

 At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice Course Duration   3 Days

NPORS Accredited 

Course Certificate/Card

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a Wheeled Loading Shovel in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors among others.

Learning Outcomes

• 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

Assessment

• Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
• Practical Test

·  What are the entry requirements?

  In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

 All candidness will have to provide their own PPE to start the course

Summary

 This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Wheeled Loading Shovel will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Loading Shovel course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

 All our courses are taught by certified instructors with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

 At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice Course Duration   5 Days

NPORS Accredited 

Course Certificate/Card

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a Forward tipping dumper in line with NPORS guidelines.

Þ  A basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry, and their responsibilities as an operator

Þ  Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

Þ  Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Þ  Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

Þ  Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements

Þ  Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for forward tipping dumper use

Þ  Prepare the forward tipping dumper for use and operate safely and efficiently

Þ  Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

Þ  Attach and set trailers, ready for operation

Þ  Environmental considerations

Þ  Storage and transport of implements and attachments

Þ  Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

Assessment

Þ  Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)

Þ  Practical Test

What are the entry requirements?

In terms of technical ability, there are no requirements for you to have any level of experience in operating this category of plant. If you are wanting to gain a CSCS affiliated card to gain employment in the construction industry, you will be required to achieve a pass on the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. If you are intending on operating outside of the construction industry, there are no prerequisites at all.

All candidness will have to provide their own PPE in order to start the course

Summary

This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Forward Tipping Dumper will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple-choice assessment.

All our courses are taught by experts with extensive experience and are designed to be enjoyable and engaging whilst ensuring that the learner acquires the knowledge and skills required to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

At the time of booking onto a Novice course all candidates will receive a call to discuss the course and have the chance to ask any questions.

Novice course Duration   3 Days

NPORS Accredited

Course Certificate/Card