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.

Plant training courses

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
Accredited by NPORS accredited training providerNuco Training approved instructorCITB Training Provider Network approved member

Reviews

What our trainees say

5.020 Google reviews
★★★★★
Very good fork lift training provided by Pole Position. I feel confident enough by the end of the week to go back to work and start driving straight away. I would highly recommend.
HuggzzyGoogle review, October 2026
★★★★★
Forklift course with Ian very informative and learnt a lot.
LNG DaviesGoogle review, May 2026
★★★★★
Recently, our fitting team attended Platform/Tower training organised by Pole Position Training. From the initial enquiry, the process was smooth and easy. The details of the course were sent through with plenty of notice and instructions for the day clear and concise. We will definitely be using them again for any training needs we have.
Helen HockneyGoogle review, March 2026

Ask about plant courses

Let us know how many people, which machines or subjects, and whether you'd like to train at our Meopham centre or have us on your site.