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Our Plant training courses gives delegates the skills and knowledge to safely operate their selected piece of plant machinery.
3B Training is an NPORS accredited provider. We can deliver quality training to novices with no experience, up to experienced workers who only require the test.
Our Plant Training Courses give delegates the practical skills and technical knowledge required to safely and competently operate a wide range of plant machinery. Whether you are new to plant operations or an experienced operator looking to complete a test or upgrade your certification, 3B Training provides high-quality, industry-recognised training to meet your needs.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses to complete novices with no prior experience, as well as to experienced workers who only require testing. We offer a wide range of NPORS accredited plant training courses, including but not limited to Forklift, Dumper, Excavator, Lorry Loader, Roller, Slinger Signaller, Telescopic Handler, and Vehicle Banksman. This breadth of provision ensures we can support a variety of roles across construction, logistics, and civil engineering.
NPORS qualifications can also be tailored to suit your specific operational requirements. Options include adding attachments to your machinery, applying restrictions to reflect the operator’s role, and setting conditions that align with your company’s working practices. This flexible approach ensures your plant training is relevant, compliant, and directly applicable to your site operations.
View the full range of NPORS qualifications available on our Plant Training page to find the course that’s right for you or your workforce. From Forklift, Excavator, Dumper, Slinger Signaller, Telescopic Handler and Vehicle Banksman, we are confident that we would have the right course for you.
Our NPORS training will give you both the skills and the knowledge to safely operate your selected piece of plant machinery.
Our plant training courses are accredited by the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS).
NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accrediting and registration bodies.
NPORS stands for National Plant Operators Registration Scheme.
You can obtain your NPORS card using:
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To become a plant fitter, you typically need a combination of practical experience and formal qualifications in plant maintenance or mechanical engineering. Common routes include an NVQ in Plant Maintenance. You should also hold relevant health and safety certifications, such as a CSCS card, to work legally on construction sites.
The length of a plant operator course depends on the type of plant, the learner’s experience, and the qualification being achieved. Short plant training courses can take between one and five days, while competency-based qualifications such as an NVQ may take several months to complete. Training is often flexible and can be tailored to suit both new entrants and experienced operators.
Yes, plant operators are generally required to wear seatbelts when operating plant machinery near water courses, unless a site-specific risk assessment states otherwise. Wearing a seatbelt helps prevent ejection from the cab in the event of rollover or instability, which is a heightened risk near water. Any exceptions must be clearly justified and controlled through safe systems of work.
A Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations is a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence in operating specific types of construction plant machinery. It assesses practical skills, safety awareness, and the ability to operate equipment effectively in a real working environment. This qualification is commonly used to gain a Blue CPCS or NPORS card and is recognised across the construction industry.
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