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Delivered by a specialist instructor on your site, at our Meopham training centre or, for many subjects, online.

Plant training

We offer a range of plant training courses to suit your needs. They can be delivered by a specialist instructor at our dedicated training centre or on your site. We run courses all year round, although the practical tasks available can vary with the season and the machinery in use.

Excavator training
NPORS Novice 10 days Experienced 1 day

Excavator & digger training

Get your team qualified and confident with hands-on excavator training, whether they work in tight spaces or use machines for lifting.

  • Micro excavators: ideal for tight access and specialist indoor works
  • Above and below 360° excavators: for standard site operations
  • Excavators as crane: lift with confidence and full compliance
Wheeled excavator (rubber duck) training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Wheeled excavator training

Training on wheeled 360 excavators, the rubber ducks used on roads, utilities and urban sites, covering safe travel, stabilising and digging.

  • Road, utilities and highways work
  • Travelling, outriggers and stabilisers
Dumper training
NPORS Novice 3 days forward tipping, 4 days rear tipping Experienced 1 day

Dumper ticket & training

Practical, up-to-date training on forward and rear tipping site dumpers, delivered by qualified instructors with real industry experience.

  • Forward tipping dumpers: used across most construction sites
  • Rear tipping dumpers: for heavy-duty haulage and bulk movement
Telehandler training
NPORS Novice 5 days Experienced 1 day

Telehandler ticket & training

Get your operators certified and site-ready. We cover every machine size with practical instruction that meets site safety standards.

  • All telehandler sizes: from compact models to large reach machines
  • Safe operation, load handling, manoeuvring and site awareness
Ride-on roller training
NPORS Novice 3 days Experienced 1 day

Ride-on roller training

Keep your site moving with expert roller training covering every size and type, so your team operates safely, efficiently and within regulations.

  • All roller sizes: from compact rollers to heavy-duty machines
  • Pre-use checks, safe operation, compaction techniques and site safety
Counterbalance forklift training
NPORS Novice 5 days Experienced 1 day

Forklift training (counterbalance)

Professional forklift training on every size and type, so your team operates safely, efficiently and in line with regulations.

  • All counterbalance types: gas, electric and diesel
  • Pre-use checks, safe operation and site safety
Skid steer training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Skid steer training

Training on compact skid steer loaders, from safe manoeuvring in tight spaces to loading, carrying and working with attachments.

  • Compact, highly manoeuvrable machines for tight sites
  • Bucket work, loading and attachment use
Dozer training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Dozer training

Dozer training covering pushing, spreading and grading material safely and accurately on site.

  • Bulk earthmoving, pushing and spreading
  • Grading and levelling to finished levels
Loading shovel training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Loading shovel training

Loading shovel training for quarries, yards, recycling and construction sites, covering safe loading, carrying and stockpiling.

  • Loading lorries, hoppers and stockpiles
  • Safe working around people and other plant
Log handler training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Log handler training

Log handler training for forestry, timber yards and biomass sites, covering safe lifting, stacking and loading of timber.

  • Lifting, stacking and loading timber
  • Forestry, timber yard and biomass sites
Plant mover training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Plant mover training

For people who move plant around a site, on and off transport or between work areas, without carrying out operational work.

  • Moving plant safely between work areas
  • Non-operational duties only
Cherry picker (MEWP boom) training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Cherry picker training

Training on boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (cherry pickers), covering safe set-up, operation and working at height.

  • Cherry pickers and articulated booms
  • Safe set-up and emergency lowering
Scissor lift (MEWP scissor) training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Scissor lift training

Scissor lift training covering safe set-up, operation and working at height on site and indoors.

  • Scissor lifts on site and indoors
  • Safe set-up and emergency lowering
Screener training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Screener training

Training on mobile screening plant used in quarrying, recycling and earthworks, covering safe set-up, feeding and maintenance.

  • Quarrying, recycling and earthworks
  • Safe set-up, feeding and blockages
Crusher training
NPORS Experienced 1 day

Crusher training

Training on mobile crushers used in demolition, recycling and quarrying, covering safe set-up, feeding and clearing blockages.

  • Demolition, recycling and quarrying
  • Safe feeding and isolation procedures
Tractor training
NPORS Novice 3 days Experienced 1 day

Tractor driving course

Whether you work on farms, estates or construction sites, our tractor training keeps your team qualified, confident and compliant.

  • Safe operation and manoeuvring
  • Use with trailers, attachments and PTOs
  • Pre-use checks, maintenance and site awareness
All terrain vehicle training
NPORS Novice 2 days Experienced 1 day

ATV & quad bike training

Expert training on sit-astride and sit-in ATVs, from basic operation to handling loads and trailers on rough ground.

  • Safe operation and manoeuvring
  • Working with different loads and attachments
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance
4x4 off road vehicle training
NPORS Novice 2 days Experienced 1 day

4x4 off road training

Expert-led 4x4 training for beginners and experienced drivers who need a recognised off road qualification.

  • Safe operation and manoeuvring
  • Towing trailers and implements
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance
Slinger / signaller training
1 to 3 days

Slinger signaller course

For anyone involved in lifting operations who needs to safely guide and direct crane or lifting equipment operators.

  • Types of lifting equipment
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance
  • Using lifting equipment and signals
  • Legal requirements
Banksman / traffic marshal training
1 to 3 days

Banksman & traffic marshal course

For anyone responsible for directing the movement of vehicles and plant on site.

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance (where applicable)
  • Hand signals and other forms of communication
  • Personal safety

Agricultural training

We offer a range of agricultural courses to suit your needs, delivered by a specialist instructor on your farm or at our training centre. We can run every course all year round, although the seasons decide which practical tasks we can complete.

Telehandler training
NPORS Novice 5 days Experienced 1 day

Telehandler ticket & training

Get your operators certified and site-ready. We cover every machine size with practical instruction that meets site safety standards.

  • All telehandler sizes: from compact models to large reach machines
  • Safe operation, load handling, manoeuvring and site awareness
Tractor training
NPORS Novice 3 days Experienced 1 day

Tractor driving course

Whether you work on farms, estates or construction sites, our tractor training keeps your team qualified, confident and compliant.

  • Safe operation and manoeuvring
  • Use with trailers, attachments and PTOs
  • Pre-use checks, maintenance and site awareness
All terrain vehicle training
NPORS Novice 2 days Experienced 1 day

ATV & quad bike training

Expert training on sit-astride and sit-in ATVs, from basic operation to handling loads and trailers on rough ground.

  • Safe operation and manoeuvring
  • Working with different loads and attachments
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance
4x4 off road vehicle training
NPORS Novice 2 days Experienced 1 day

4x4 off road training

Expert-led 4x4 training for beginners and experienced drivers who need a recognised off road qualification.

  • Safe operation and manoeuvring
  • Towing trailers and implements
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance
Safety awareness training
1 to 3 days

Safety awareness training

Build a safer site from the ground up. With a health and safety touch screen test, this course can lead to a CSCS Labourer card.

  • Understanding workplace hazards and risks
  • Safe working practices and PPE use
  • Manual handling, slips, trips and falls
Forestry first aid (+F) training
Nuco 2 hours

Forestry first aid training

A 2-hour Level 3 add-on for first aiders working in forestry and agriculture, covering the injuries and conditions you'll face far from help.

  • Catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries and extreme cold
  • Needs an in-date Level 3 EFAW or FAW

Tools training

We run a variety of small tool courses on site and at our training facility. Some are listed below. If you can't see what you need, get in touch: we have a hand-picked network of quality instructors who may be able to deliver it.

Abrasive wheels training
1 to 3 days

Abrasive wheels training

Hands-on training from safety checks to correct mounting, so your team uses abrasive wheels safely and competently.

  • Angle grinders: safe use and disc selection for cutting and grinding
  • Bench grinders: fixed workshop equipment operation and maintenance
  • Cut-off saws: handling and operation for site-based cutting
Hedge trimmers training
1 to 3 days

Hedge trimmer training

Correct handling, safety procedures and maintenance for powered hedge trimmers, cutting accident risk and improving performance.

  • Petrol hedge trimmers: for large-scale outdoor work
  • Battery and electric trimmers: lightweight options for smaller or sensitive sites
  • Pole trimmers: for extended reach and trimming at height
Strimmers & brush cutters training
1 to 3 days

Strimmer & brush cutter training

From machine setup to safe cutting technique, so your workforce stays compliant and productive.

  • Strimmers: lightweight options for grass trimming and edging
  • Brush cutters: for dense vegetation, brambles and overgrowth
  • Combination tools: multi-purpose machines with interchangeable heads
Wood chippers training
1 to 3 days

Wood chipper training

From safe loading to emergency procedures, operators learn to use these powerful machines correctly and with confidence.

  • Towable chippers: for commercial and on-site clearance work
  • Tracked chippers: for larger or uneven terrain
  • Gravity and hydraulic feed models
Cartridge tools training
1 to 3 days

Cartridge tool training

Safe loading through to emergency protocols, so operators use cartridge tools correctly and confidently.

  • Powder-actuated tools: direct and indirect acting
  • Cartridge-fired nail guns: heavy-duty fixing into steel or concrete
  • Cartridge-operated bolt guns: railway track and heavy steel structures

Health & safety training

Health and safety may not be your favourite subject, but it keeps your business compliant and it doesn't have to be dull. Our courses are practical, engaging and (dare we say it) fun, keeping your staff safe and your HR department happy.

Needed for your CSCS card Construction site safety training
1 to 3 days

Construction site safety training

A must for anyone working on or visiting a construction site. Ideal for new starters or as a refresher.

  • Site rules and responsibilities
  • Hazard awareness and risk control
  • PPE use and safety signage
  • Emergency procedures and reporting
Working at height training
1 to 3 days

Working at height training

Falls from height remain one of the biggest risks on site. Learn safe planning, equipment use and your legal responsibilities.

  • Risk assessment and hierarchy of controls
  • Correct use of ladders, towers and platforms
  • Common causes of falls and how to prevent them
  • Legal duties and employer and employee responsibilities
Fire marshal & fire warden training
Nuco / NPORS 1 day (Level 2 Award)

Fire marshal & fire warden training

Train your fire marshals and wardens to prevent fires, lead an evacuation and use extinguishers safely. Choose a Level 2 qualification or the NPORS N703 card.

  • Level 2 Award in Fire Safety: 1 day
  • NPORS N703 Fire Warden for construction sites
Fire safety awareness training
Nuco / FAA 4 hours

Fire safety awareness training

A 4-hour Level 1 course for every member of staff: how fires start, how to prevent them and exactly what to do if one breaks out. Ideal for inductions.

  • 4 hours, ideal for new starter inductions
  • Level 1 Award through Nuco and First Aid Awards
Safe use of harness training
1 to 3 days

Harness training: safe use of harness

Essential if your team uses fall arrest equipment: correct fitting, inspection and safe use of harnesses.

  • Fitting and adjusting full body harnesses
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance
  • Using harnesses with lanyards, anchors and fall arrest systems
  • Legal requirements and rescue considerations
Slinger / signaller training
1 to 3 days

Slinger signaller course

For anyone involved in lifting operations who needs to safely guide and direct crane or lifting equipment operators.

  • Types of lifting equipment
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance
  • Using lifting equipment and signals
  • Legal requirements
Banksman / traffic marshal training
1 to 3 days

Banksman & traffic marshal course

For anyone responsible for directing the movement of vehicles and plant on site.

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Pre-use inspections and maintenance (where applicable)
  • Hand signals and other forms of communication
  • Personal safety

First aid training

We offer a range of first aid courses and keep them practical and informative. Depending on the course there's a theory and practical test. All our first aid courses run through Nuco Training and their awarding body, First Aid Awards (FAA). If you need a course that isn't listed, ask: we have some brilliant first aid instructor contacts.

First Aid at Work training
Nuco / FAA 1 to 3 days

First Aid at Work course

For nominated first aiders in higher-risk workplaces. Delivered through Nuco Training and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA).

  • Primary and secondary surveys
  • CPR and defibrillator use
  • Managing burns, fractures, bleeding and medical conditions
  • Incident reporting and legal responsibilities
Emergency First Aid at Work training
Nuco / FAA 1 day

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

A one-day course for lower-risk workplaces, covering the first aid situations you're most likely to meet.

  • Basic life support, including CPR and defibrillator use
  • Dealing with bleeding, burns and shock
  • Minor injury response and incident management
  • First aider duties and responsibilities
Paediatric first aid training
Nuco / FAA 1 to 3 days

Paediatric first aid course

Meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements. Ideal for nurseries, schools and childminders, and for parents who want to be prepared.

  • CPR for infants and children
  • Choking, allergic reactions, wounds and head injuries
  • Common illnesses and recognising symptoms
  • Safeguarding and reporting protocols
Mental health first aid training
Nuco / FAA 1 to 3 days

Mental health first aid course

Gain the skills and confidence to support colleagues or the public through mental health challenges. Ideal for workplaces that need a mental health first aider.

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Types of mental health related issues
  • How and where to signpost people
  • Safeguarding and reporting protocols
Catastrophic bleed training
Nuco 3 hours

Catastrophic bleed training

A 3-hour Nuco course for first aiders in high-risk workplaces: control life-threatening bleeding with tourniquets, wound packing and haemostatic dressings.

  • Tourniquets, wound packing and haemostatic dressings
  • Needs an in-date Level 3 EFAW or FAW
Forestry first aid (+F) training
Nuco 2 hours

Forestry first aid training

A 2-hour Level 3 add-on for first aiders working in forestry and agriculture, covering the injuries and conditions you'll face far from help.

  • Catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries and extreme cold
  • Needs an in-date Level 3 EFAW or FAW

Ready to get your team compliant?

Tell us who needs training and where. We'll come back with dates and a price.