Skills That
Sites Trust
Blackwood Training Academy provides NPORS training that gives operators recognised certification, practical confidence and the competence needed to work safely and professionally on site.
A Wide Range of NPORS Courses
We provide NPORS training across a variety of plant, machinery and workplace safety disciplines, including:
- Abrasive Wheels
- Hand-Held Cut-Off Saws
- Agricultural Tractors
- Cable Avoidance Tools
- Compact Cranes
- Confined Space Training
- Dozer Training
- Crane and Lift Supervision
Our course options cater to novice operators, experienced workers and those requiring refresher training to maintain their skills and knowledge.
Training Designed Around Your Experience
Our training combines essential theoretical knowledge with practical instruction, helping delegates develop the skills required to carry out their duties safely and effectively.
Depending on the course, training may cover:
- Safe equipment operation and handling
- Pre-use inspections and safety checks
- Hazard identification and risk awareness
- Relevant health and safety procedures
- Equipment maintenance and fault reporting
- Workplace responsibilities and best practice
Course duration varies according to the equipment, the delegate’s experience and the type of training or assessment required.
Take the Next Step in Your Career
Whether you are entering the construction industry, developing existing skills or ensuring your workforce meets current competency requirements, NPORS training offers a practical route towards recognised operator competence.
Contact our team today to discuss your training requirements, explore available courses and find the right NPORS qualification for you or your workforce.
NPORS Course List
| Course name | Course code |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Marshall | View |
| Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads | View |
| Telehandler | View |
| Slinger/Signaller | View |
| Skidsteer Loader | View |
| Sideloader Lift Truck | View |
| Road Roller | View |
| Rigging and Fleeting Loads – Lift Planner | View |
| Rigging and Fleeting Loads | View |
| Remote Control Tower Crane | View |
| Rear Tipping Dumper | View |
| Quick Hitch Awareness | View |
| Plant Mover – Non-Operational Duties | View |
| Plant Machinery Marshall | View |
| Plant Loader Securer | View |
| Pallet Truck/Stacker | View |
| Overhead Crane | View |
| Micro Excavator 360° up to 1 Tonne | View |
| MEWP Scissor | View |
| MEWP Boom | View |
| Material Rehandler | View |
| Marine Knuckle Boom Crane | View |
| Lorry Loader (HIAB) | View |
| Log Handler | View |
| Loading Shovel | View |
| Industrial Counterbalanced Lift Truck | View |
| Harness and Fall Arrest | View |
| Forward Tipping Mini Dumper up to 1 Tonne | View |
| Forward Tipping Dumper | View |
| Excavator as a Crane | View |
| Excavator 360 Tracked & Wheeled | View |
| Excavator 180 (3CX) | View |
| Excavation Marshall/Banksman | View |
| Dozer | View |
| Crane/Lift Supervisor | View |
| Confined Space – Medium Risk | View |
| Compact Crane | View |
| Cable Avoidance Tool | View |
| Agricultural Tractor | View |
| Abrasive Wheels – Hand-Held Cut-Off Saw | View |
| Abrasive Wheels | View |
| Vehicle Marshall (N403) | View |