NPORS

17/08/2026

Women remain underrepresented across plant and machinery, and meaningful change comes from creating real opportunities to explore the industry. That’s why it’s great to see KH Plant Training Ltd, an NPORS Accredited Training Provider, once again hosting a Women in Construction Day on Saturday 22 August.

Held at their dedicated training centre near Doncaster, this open day gives attendees the chance to operate construction machinery under the guidance of KH Plant Training’s instructors, with training tasters, hands on experience, refreshments and more.

To find out more, visit: https://www.khplanttraining.co.uk/women-in-construction-day-2026/

Our hugely popular Women in Construction Day returns on 22nd August 2026. This free open-day event gives attendees the chance to operate real construction

13/08/2026

FACT vs FICTION: NPORS offers a broad range of accredited training and testing suitable for the utilities sector.

FACT. NPORS provides multiple training and testing categories used across utility works. One of the most in demand is N021 Suction Excavator, which equips operators with the competence to work safely around buried services and protect themselves, their colleagues and the wider public.

👉Visit our website to explore 100+ NPORS accredited courses.

10/08/2026

This month we’re shining a spotlight on NPORS training and testing categories that help operators gain the skills, confidence and certification they need to work safely and competently across the UK’s plant and machinery sectors.

With over 100 accredited courses available, we’re highlighting a selection that reflects the breadth of skills across our industry.

We’re starting with a course well suited to the utilities sector - N054 High Pressure Air Lance. This accredited training covers safe handling and control, pressure management, service avoidance, site considerations, emergency procedures, and essential pre‑ and post‑operation checks.

👉View all courses - www.npors.com

05/08/2026

🔊NPORS Accredited Training Provider Shout-Out!
Today we’re giving centre stage to PGL Midlands Ltd

An NPORS partner for over two years, PGL Midlands delivers a broad range of training, including plant and machinery, across a variety of industries. Their courses can be delivered either onsite nationwide, or at one of their dedicated training venues located in Sutton Coldfield, Cannock, Harworth, Nottingham, Walsall, Birmingham and London.

👉To find out more visit: https://pglmidlands.com/npors-training/

03/08/2026

Good results, bad results, or somewhere in between . . . exam results day is just one step in your journey.

What matters is your commitment to learning, improving, and giving your best every day.

Ready to build your future? Develop new skills with NPORS and discover the opportunities available across the UK’s plant and machinery sectors.

Visit our website to find out more – npors.com

29/07/2026

🔊NPORS Accredited Training Provider Shout-Out!
GROW365 Training Group may be relatively new to NPORS, but they’ve wasted no time making an impact across UK workplaces.

Having been a partner for just over a year, the Training Group runs alongside GROW365 Lifting Services, which has been established for 20+ years.

The training division offers a broad selection of NPORS courses - from plant operations and lifting to essential workplace safety. Examples include Harness and Fall Arrest, Reach Lift Truck, Forward Tipping Dumper, and Overhead Crane.

👉Find out more: https://www.grow365group.com/

23/07/2026

FACT vs FICTION: Site Safety Training

FACT: The NPORS Construction Site Safety Scheme (CSSS) includes courses that are directly mapped to the CITB Site Safety Plus standards.

📍 CSSM: Construction Site Safety Manager - Mapped to the CITB SMSTS standard
📍 CSSS: Construction Site Safety Supervisor - Mapped to the CITB SSSTS standard

These mappings aren’t “similar to” or “in the spirit of” - they’re formally aligned to the relevant CITB training standards and approved for grant claims.

What does that mean for employers and learners? A recognised, credible, and cost effective route to site safety training, delivered through NPORS.

➡️Explore courses here: https://npors.com/standards/site-safety-course/

16/07/2026

NPORS has a broad and growing network of Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) across the UK and the Middle East. Together, we deliver trusted, accredited training and testing across a wide range of plant and machinery categories.

But why do training providers choose to partner with us? Rather than tell you ourselves, we’ll let our ATPs speak for us 👇

09/07/2026

We’re proud to support the next generation of plant operators at the Construction Plant-hire Association Stars of the Future Awards. Scott and Nigel are attending on behalf of NPORS today, and the entire team wish all nominees, across all categories, the very best of luck.

On 9th July, the CPA Stars of the Future Apprentice and Trainee Awards 2026 will take place, and we’ve been truly impressed by the exceptional quality of nominations received this year.

Not only that, but 2026 has been a record-breaking year, with almost 110 entries submitted across the categories.

The standard of competition has been incredibly high, giving our judges some very difficult decisions to make. We look forward to welcoming all nominees to the awards ceremony at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, near Coventry, next month, where Peter Haddock will be our host.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors. Their support is invaluable and makes it possible for us to deliver an awards event that celebrates the outstanding talent emerging across our industry.

With thanks to our sponsors:

Event Sponsors: GAP Group Careers, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland and SMT GB
Plant Mechanic and Plant Technician of the Year Award Sponsor: Flannery Plant Hire
Young Plant Operative of the Year Award Sponsors: ACOP Group and NPORS
Plant Operative of the Year Award Sponsors: ACOP Group Group and NOCN Group
Associate Sponsor: JCB
Crane Operative of the Year Award Sponsors: Ainscough Crane Hire and Liebherr
Technical Support Person of the Year Award Sponsor: McHale Komatsu
Judges’ Special Award Sponsor: Southern Hoist Services
Best Personal Statement Sponsor: WOLFFKRAN
Crystal Awards Provider: 741 Awards
Media Partner: Plant Planet

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain, including Hire Controller of the Year and Apprentice Mentor of the Year. This is the final week to get involved and align your brand with one of the industry's leading talent recognition events.

For further information, please contact Lisa Collins on 07968 840390 or email [email protected]

08/07/2026

🔊NPORS Accredited Training Provider Shout-Out!

COTS Training have been an NPORS partner for just over 9 years, delivering courses across a wide range of sectors including Transport and Logistics, Plant and Construction, Industrial, Health and Safety, and Confined Spaces.

With dedicated, purpose-built training facilities in South Wales, their NPORS offering spans categories such as Rear Tipping Dumper, Skip Loader, and Crane/Lift Supervisor. Alongside their centres, COTS Training also provide the flexibility of delivering training at customer premises.

👉Find out more: https://www.cotstraining.co.uk/our-courses/npors/