Similar to CPCS, you will undertake a Theory and Practical NPORS tests for your plant of choice.

Once you have successfully passed both the Theory & Practical NPORS tests, you shall receive a “Trained Operator” card similar to the red CPCS card. This will be valid for 2 years and can be upgraded via the NVQ route , to the blue NPORS “Competent Operator” card that shall be valid for a further 5 years. As with CPCS, NPORS will upgrade your card upon the completion of a Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations ; this consists of an on-site assessment to confirm your plant operation competence.

What are the benefits of choosing NPORS?

There are several benefits to choosing NPORS for your awarding body!  

That training & testing can be delivered at your site, allows for greater flexibility. This can be beneficial for you or your employees as they shall be trained in the very space that they operate plant in on a day-to-day basis! It shall therefore, be easier to fully apply their newly-acquired knowledge.

Furthermore, it is easier to access your own workplace than our site, especially if you work far away or don’t have easy access to transportation. With NPORS, we are not restricted to an accredited training centre, unlike CPCS where we have to train you at our site unless it is an off-centre category.

With NPORS, you will generally benefit from a lower cost of training and testing, however, this doesn’t mean that the quality of the training decreases. Our NPORS Trainers & Testers are also accredited to many other awarding bodies including CPCS; this is a clear indication that the level of service you receive shall be to an exceptionally high standard.

Additionally, costs can be reduced further as machinery won’t need to be hired because we shall use the plant on your site.

NPORS recently increased the security of their cards by introducing a new ‘Smart Card’ which adds a QR code. When scanned, the operator profile shall be accessible. This feature can be used for instant on-site NPORS cards authentication.

EM Training has a wide range of NPORS accredited Trainers/Testers across the UK; this allows for a quick response to your training needs wherever you might be.