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National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS)

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Since NPORS was formed in 1992, it has worked hard to ensure that appropriate training and assessments are being delivered to employers in the construction, utilities, distribution and warehousing, ports and marine, rail and agricultural sectors. The Health & Safety Executive organisation recognize NPORS training providers as fully competent to train, test and certify operators.

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The main objective of the NPORS certificate is to allow a flexible approach to meet the needs of the employer and to help and assist in providing an adequately trained construction workforce. The NPORS operator registration card is produced for an individual who has successfully completed practical and knowledge assessments on the categories shown on the back of the card. This shows that they have achieved a level of competence to operate the item on the card.

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NPVSL specialise in on-site training, whereby a qualified instructor will come to your site and conduct training specific to your needs and more importantly to your working environment. Our specialist team provide NPORS training services to all applicants of different experience levels. This ensures that by the end, no matter what, you leave with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to efficiently and safety work within the designated work sector. If you are in need of any NPORS training or would like to put your workforce through it, contact us, and we will provide the information you need on our range of courses.

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The National Plant Operators Registration Scheme, or NPORS as it is more commonly known, is an excellent alternative card scheme to the CPCS.

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Our NPORS training scheme will ensure that you receive all the necessary skills and knowledge to get you further in the construction industry. We ensure that participants are trained, tested and assessed to the NPORS standard and we give them everything they need. Call us today on 07977077415 to discuss the NPORS training course through with the experts and we will answer any questions you may have.

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NPORS Flexibility

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An NPORS card is much more flexible than other schemes, giving you the ability to:

• Include attachments – E.g. Telescopic Handler – with Bucket attachment

• Restrict the card for Operational reasons – E.g. 180 Excavator – restricted to front bucket use only

• Restrict the card for Commercial reasons – E.g. Restricted for use on A Company Ltd sites only

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NPORS Variety

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This is where NPORS training really comes into its own. The variety of categories available is unrivaled.
Sure, they offer the “normal” categories – Excavators, Dumpers, Rollers, Lift Trucks etc but they also have a lot of other courses that other schemes do not.

These include Slinging and Lifting with Excavator, Vehicle Banksman (Traffic Marshall), Quick Hitch (Safety or Awareness), Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT and Genny) and Abrasive Wheels.

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NPORS Training 

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NPVSL can offer full Novice Training Courses with NPORS assessments at the end for candidates with no previous experience. We ensure that no matter what, you have access to the construction training you need. 

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We also offer bespoke courses for semi experienced operators or those that may have used the machine in a different capacity E.g. A 360 Excavator operator who has only used the machine in a scrap yard with a grab attachment.

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Experienced worker assessment - EWA

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Alternatively, if you or your operators are experienced, an Experienced Worker Assessment is available.

For the latter, your site must meet NPORS specification for the category (available upon request) and you must also have the correct items of plant and equipment on site.

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It is recommended that delegates have at least 2 years prior experience although, as with anything, experience and ability are subjective. Even if your knowledge base or experience is limited, our construction training courses are certain to teach you everything you need to know for the future.

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS card, which is valid for 3 or 5 years. Our NPORS training is provided by professionals in the construction industry so they are assured to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete your course and receive your NPORS card.

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NPORS Operator card renewals

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An operator can renew his NPORS card in one of two ways:

• An employer signs a renewal notification form. This signature is to verify that the operator has maintained a good standard on the category and has been accident free during their employment.

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• Refresher training to be completed for each group of categories.

We recommend that refresher testing is taken to give you the peace of mind that your operators are still operating to the required standard. It is also an opportunity to iron out any bad habits that they may have picked up over the lifespan of their card.

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To request your NPORS Card renewal click here.

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Please call us on 07977077415 if you have any questions regarding training, testing or renewals.

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