NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) novice courses are designed for beginners with no prior experience operating plant machinery, providing comprehensive training from basic safety to practical operation over 2–10 days. Courses are available for machinery like excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, and rollers, resulting in an NPORS operator card upon success.

NPORS Experienced Worker Tests (EWTs) are accelerated 1-day assessments for operators with over 18 months of practical, verifiable experience or 6 months of consistent daily us. Unlike novice training, EWTs are designed to test existing competence rather than teach from scratch.

NPORS refresher courses (typically 1 day) allow experienced plant operators to renew their competency cards, usually valid for 5 years. Courses cover updated safety regulations, manufacturer requirements, and practical testing for machinery like , excavators, and dumpers. Refresher training ensures, or tests, that operators maintain high standards and safe operating practices.

Please call a member of our friendly training team on 01942 800432 if you have any questions regarding, Group training, testing or renewals.

This course requires the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to attend:

Hard hat

High vis

Laced up safety boots

Gloves

Safety glasses