Plant & Construction Machinery Training
Fully Accredited NPORS Operator Training
Nationwide Safety & Training is a leading provider of NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) qualifications. We specialise in delivering high-standard, technical training for a wide range of heavy plant and construction machinery. By conducting assessments on your site using your own equipment, we ensure that your operators are trained in the exact environment where they will be working, leading to safer and more efficient site operations.
4×4 & All Terrain Vehicles
Targeted training for driving off-road vehicles across challenging terrain and mastering vehicle handling in difficult weather conditions.
Agricultural Tractor
Develops the skills to operate tractors safely and competently across agriculture, forestry, and industrial sectors with various attachments.
Cable Pulling (Utility Sector)
Equips participants with competence in cable winch operation and pulling techniques for telecom and utility network environments.
Crushers & Screeners
Provides candidates with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating mobile processing plant.
De-Mountable Skip Body
Provides the skills and knowledge required to operate multi-lift and drop hook-loader vehicles safely and in accordance with best practices.
Excavator 180°
Covers the versatile backhoe loader, including the 180° backhoe arm, front-end loader functions, and use as a 1-tonne crane.
Excavator 360°
Comprehensive training for operating wheeled or tracked 360° excavators safely for digging, loading, and levelling tasks.
Excavator as a Crane
A specialist bolt-on qualification for existing operators to master the safe use of an excavator for slung lifting operations.
Forward Tipping Dumpers
Provides theoretical and practical training in the safe operation and essential maintenance of wheeled and tracked dumpers of all sizes.
Loading Shovel
Training for the safe and efficient operation of wheeled or tracked loading shovels for heavy-duty earthwork and material handling.
Material Re-Handler
Tailored for 360° material handlers using various attachments to improve operating standards and safety in the recycling industry.
Plant Loader & Securer
Equips staff involved in machinery logistics with the skills to safely move, load, and secure machines for transport.
Plant Machinery Marshall
Teaches individuals how to safely guide and direct wheeled, tracked, and ride-on roller variants of plant machinery on worksites.
Plant Mover
Trains staff on pre-use checks and basic controls for moving plant machinery forwards and backwards for servicing and maintenance.
Rear Dump Trucks
Instruction for operating heavy-duty construction equipment used for transporting and unloading bulk materials over short distances.
Road Roller/Trench Roller
Focuses on safe operation to ensure operators can manage machinery while minimising risks to the public and maintaining efficiency.
Skip Loader
Covers safety regulations and maintenance for vehicles using hydraulic systems to retrieve and place waste skips via chains.
Tug Shunter
Teaches drivers how to ensure the safe movement of tug shunter vehicles and trailers within company sites.
Vehicle Winching & Recovery
Equips individuals with the essential skills to safely operate winches and perform recovery operations in construction and industry.
Course Durations & Ratios
Verified Industry Standards
To maintain our 16-year reputation for quality, we adhere to strict NPORS candidate-to-instructor ratios. This ensures every trainee receives the “stick time” and personal instruction required to pass.
- Flexible Training Routes: We offer comprehensive training options including novice, refresher, conversion, and experienced worker test routes.
- Tailored Durations: Course duration and candidate numbers are not fixed; they are dictated by the specific qualification type and the prior experience of the trainees.
- Requirements: All machinery must be in good working order and have a valid LOLER/PUWER certificate. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements depend on the type of course delivered, and all necessary PPE will be documented on the risk assessment.
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To receive a bespoke quote for your site, please contact our team with your location, the number of candidates, and the specific machines you have available for assessment.