Novice, Refresher, Testing and Experienced Operator

NPORS Plant and Machinery Training

Course Aim

The primary aim of NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) is to ensure that operators of heavy machinery and equipment are competent, properly trained, and able to work safely and efficiently across various industries. It provides training and assessments for individuals who work with plant machinery, such as excavators, forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment used in construction, agriculture, and related industries and focuses on setting high standards for plant operation while providing a flexible and accessible pathway for certification.

Course Summary

NPORS stands for National Plant Operators Registration Scheme. NPORS is a UK-based accreditation, it is one of the UK's leading accreditation and registration bodies and registration scheme that certifies operators of construction machinery and equipment and are one of the founding members of the ABA (Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport), which was announced by HSE (Health and Safety Executive in 2012).

Location

Currently only available at customer’s premises

Duration

We follow the recommended hours following the ABA to ensure a high standard of training at all times. Please contact our friendly administration team to discuss the length of the course you are looking for.

Accreditation, Registration and Certification

NPORS-CSCS Partnership: Combined Card

In 2014, NPORS and CSCS introduced a joint NPORS/CSCS card. This card combines the benefits of both schemes:

NPORS/CSCS Card: If an operator holds an NPORS certification and also meets CSCS health, safety, and environmental requirements, they can receive an NPORS/CSCS card. This card is aligned with the CSCS scheme but verifies the individual’s competence in operating plant machinery as certified by NPORS.
Purpose: The NPORS/CSCS card ensures that operators are recognized for both their machinery operating skills (through NPORS) and their general health and safety competence (through CSCS), which is often a requirement on larger construction sites.
Recognition: The card is widely accepted on UK construction sites, offering operators the flexibility of NPORS training with the CSCS safety standards required by employers.
NPORS certification ensures that plant machinery operators are competent, well-trained, and capable of operating safely. It offers flexibility in how training is delivered, caters to a wide range of industries, and provides a widely recognised card system for proving competence. The integration with the CSCS scheme further enhances its value, especially for those working on UK construction sites.

About Our Training Courses

At First Class Safety we are accredited by NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) which is one of the best-known accreditors in the construction industry within the UK.

We follow the ABA and NPORS training standards. Whether you or your employees are novices, require testing only or are experienced operators in need of a refresher our friendly administration team and fully qualified NPORS instructors are happy to help you identify which course would best suit your needs.

Training we can provide you at your premises

We travel the UK to provide training courses on customers’ premises providing the environment fits our requirements to run a course.

We are able to cover training on the following trucks:

180 Excavator (N201)
360 Excavator (N202)
Forward Tipping Mini Dumper (N139)
Forward Tipping Dumper (N204)
Loading Shovel (N209)
Telescopic Handlers (N010)
MEWP Boom/Cherry Pick (N108)
MEWP Scissor Lift (N100)
Loading Shovel (N209)
Rough Terrain Lift Truck (N009)
Overhead Crane (N104)
Road Roller (N214)
Abrasive Wheels – Handle Held Cut off Saw (N017)
Abrasive Wheels Awareness (N301A)
Slinger / Signaller (N402)

We are not limited to the above list, if there are any trucks you require training on, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss further.

Course Cost

Our courses vary in price due to to site, machine type, quantity of candidates and course length. Email info@fcsafety.co.uk to discuss your training requirements with our friendly admin team and to receive a quotation.