TRAINING COURSES
Recognised by the Health and Safety Executive, NPORS provide courses, which ensure that machine operators are both certified and competent.
As one of the leading operator card schemes, the acronym NPORS meaning – ‘National Plant Operators Registration Scheme’ – is recognised as a mark of excellence in accreditation for plant operators across a wide variety of industries.
CITB is the industry training board for the construction sector in England, Scotland, and Wales. CITB helps the construction industry attract talent and to support skills development, to build a better Britain.
CITB an executive non-departmental public body in charge of our budget and activities. Sponsored by the Department for Education, and is also accountable to government ministers, and ultimately Parliament.
CPCS stands for Construction Plant Competence Scheme. CPCS training scheme provide proof of the skills and abilities of plant operators. It is based on a mix of professional competence, experience on site and Health and Safety awareness.
It is widely recognised as the preferred card to comply with codes of practice for competence and certification. If you are a CITB levy-paying employer you can offset the costs of training and testing.
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This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate hand-held cut off saws for various abrasive wheel applications. Participants will learn about proper handling techniques, safety precautions, and best practices to minimise risks associated with using abrasive wheels.
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Designed for individuals working in agricultural settings, this course covers the operation and safety aspects of driving agricultural tractors. Participants will learn about tractor maintenance, manoeuvring techniques, and safety precautions to ensure efficient and secure operation on farms and rural landscapes.
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This course is essential for individuals involved in construction and excavation projects where underground cables may be present. Participants will learn how to effectively use cable avoidance tools to detect and avoid buried cables, reducing the risk of damage and ensuring safety on the work site.
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These courses are tailored to address the specific risks associated with working in confined spaces of varying degrees. Participants will learn about hazard identification, atmospheric monitoring, entry and exit procedures, and rescue techniques to ensure safe operations in confined spaces.
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Geared towards construction professionals in leadership roles, these courses cover essential aspects of site safety management and supervision. Participants will learn about legal responsibilities, risk assessment, safety protocols, and effective communication to maintain a safe working environment on construction sites.
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This course is designed for individuals responsible for guiding excavation equipment on construction sites. Participants will learn about safe excavation practices, communication signals, and hazard identification to prevent accidents and ensure the smooth operation of excavation activities.
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This course provides comprehensive training on the operation and safety procedures of 360-degree excavators. Participants will learn about machine controls, excavation techniques, and safety precautions to operate excavators effectively and minimise risks on construction sites.
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Aimed at workers who perform tasks at height, this course covers the proper use of harnesses and fall arrest equipment to prevent falls and mitigate the risk of injury. Participants will learn about equipment inspection, fitting techniques, and rescue procedures to ensure safety when working at elevated locations.
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This course is essential for individuals operating industrial counterbalance lift trucks in warehouse and industrial settings. Participants will learn about equipment controls, load handling techniques, and safety protocols to operate lift trucks safely and efficiently in a variety of work environments.
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Designed for supervisors overseeing lift truck operations, this course provides an understanding of the legal requirements, safety standards, and best practices related to lift truck operations. Participants will learn how to promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with regulations in the workplace.
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Master the operation of loading shovels for efficient loading and transporting of materials in construction, quarrying, and other industrial applications. Participants will gain hands-on experience with equipment controls and safety procedures to operate loading shovels effectively.
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Gain proficiency in operating lorry loaders for loading and unloading goods onto trucks, ensuring safety in logistics and transportation operations. Participants will learn about equipment controls, load handling techniques, and safety protocols to operate lorry loaders effectively.
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Understand the responsibilities and safety considerations for supervising MEWP operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Participants will gain awareness of legal requirements, safety standards, and best practices for supervising MEWP operations.
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Gain proficiency in operating material re-handlers for handling bulk materials in ports, recycling facilities, and other industrial settings. Participants will learn about equipment controls, material handling techniques, and safety precautions to operate re-handlers effectively.
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Learn about the safe use and inspection of quick hitches for attaching equipment to plant machinery, ensuring secure connections and preventing accidents. Participants will gain awareness of quick hitch types, inspection procedures, and safety precautions for equipment attachment.
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Understand the responsibilities of vehicle marshals in directing traffic and ensuring the safe movement of vehicles on construction sites and other work areas. Participants will gain awareness of traffic management techniques, communication signals, and safety precautions for vehicle movement control.
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This course is designed to give your employees a working knowledge of health and safety in the workplace and covers the fundamentals of the topic. The course highlights the importance of health and safety in the workplace to ensure your own safety and those around you. As well as general workplace health and safety, fire safety, working at height and manual handling topics are also covered.
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If you or your employee is set to be employed as a site manager for a construction-based business, SMSTS training is a must. Any employee who is currently operating in a site manager capacity, but has no formal training is also an ideal candidate for the SMSTS course.
The Scourse gives your employee a more in-depth look at the importance of health and safety legislation and documentation within a construction workplace. With the vast majority of site managers working their way up through the ranks before landing their role, it’s important that employees receive in-depth training in record keeping and health and safety legislation.
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The CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is the perfect site supervisor course for organisations who need to provide evidence of health and safety compliance as part of their day-to-day operations.
It is the perfect site supervisor course for organisations who need to provide evidence of health and safety compliance as part of their day-to-day operations.
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The CITB Site Manager Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R) training course is for those who are looking to maintain their SMSTS certification 5 years after qualification.
The sessions covered in the SMSTS Refresher course are in place to remind candidates of their day-to-day responsibilities in relation to the health and wellbeing of their employees. Along with this, all changes to existing legislation will be covered to ensure that delegates are up to date with the very latest health and safety related issues.
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The CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher will bring your health and safety knowledge up to date if you have previously completed the 2 day course, as well as giving you a more thorough overview of the legislative changes and how they will impact your day-to-day operations.
The SSSTS Refresher course will update the skills and knowledge of all delegates in attendance in relation to the very latest health and safety legislation. There will be emphasis on ensuring that any changes in best practice are covered in great depth, especially in topics such as work at height, asbestos, noise and vibration and hazardous substances.
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