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EXCAVATOR
COURSES

NPORS-Certified | 10 Days | Nationwide Delivery

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Excavator Training for beginners

EXCAVATOR TRAINING COURSE

NPORS-CERTIFIED | NOVICE 10 DAYS | EXPERIENCED WORKER TEST 1 DAY | NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

Train with confidence and earn a recognised qualification with our expert-led Excavator Training. Whether you're completely new to plant machinery or an experienced operator looking to refresh or formalise your skills, our course is tailored to suit all levels.
 

Delivered over 10 days for a novice, this hands-on training is designed to ensure you’re safe, compliant and site-ready.

WHAT THE COURSE COVERS

Our comprehensive NPORS Excavator course combines theory and practical learning, covering everything you need to operate an excavator safely and competently:

  • Excavator types and basic functions

  • Health & safety legislation and responsibilities

  • Daily checks, pre-use inspections and maintenance

  • Safe manoeuvring, digging, backfilling and levelling

  • Working with attachments

  • Operating on different terrains

  • Lifting with excavators (optional module)

  • Shutdown and securing procedures
     

You’ll finish the course with both a theory test and practical assessment to earn your NPORS certification.

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COURSE FORMAT & DELIVERY

  • Duration: Novice 10 Days or 1 day experience worker test

  • Location: Training can be delivered at your site or one of our trusted training centres

  • Areas Covered: Kent, London and across the UK

  • Equipment: We can provide machines at our centres or work with your on-site equipment
     

We pride ourselves on being flexible — whether you're booking for one person or a full team, we'll adjust the course to meet your site needs and operator experience.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is suitable for:

  • New operators with little or no experience

  • Experienced workers looking to gain or renew NPORS certification

  • Employers who want to upskill teams and meet site safety standards
     

We tailor our delivery style and course pace to suit the group — no two training sessions are the same.

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WHY TRAIN WITH POLE POSITION?

We know you’ve got options when it comes to training — here’s why hundreds of businesses and operators choose us:
 

✅ NPORS-CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
Our trainers are fully accredited by NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme), meaning your qualification will be recognised across the UK and on all major construction sites.

 

✅ REAL-WORLD SITE EXPERIENCE
We don’t just teach from the book. Our instructors have years of hands-on experience operating excavators in live site environments, giving learners practical tips and confidence that only comes from the real world.

 

✅ NATIONWIDE COVERAGE
Based in Kent and London, we regularly deliver training across the UK. Whether you're booking one place or training an entire team across multiple sites, we’ll come to you or host at one of our trusted centres.

 

✅ FRIENDLY, FLEXIBLE AND PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
We’re here to make training straightforward and stress-free. From flexible dates to tailoring course content to your site and skill levels, we adapt around you — not the other way around.

 

✅ TRUSTED BY COMPANIES ACROSS KENT, LONDON AND BEYOND
From small construction firms to national contractors, we’re proud to be the go-to training provider for companies who value safety, skill and reliability.

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