Novice operator training
Structured classroom theory and practical training for beginners, helping operators learn the machine, pre-use inspections and site safety.

For employers · UK-wide delivery
Practical NPORS training, operator testing and workplace NVQ assessments, arranged around your people, plant and workplace requirements.
Discuss your team’s training →Nationwide on-site plant training solutions
Vally Plant Training provides flexible on-site plant operator training for businesses and employers across Gloucestershire, the South West, West Midlands and throughout the UK. Whether you need one experienced operator tested or several employees trained across different plant categories, we can deliver practical NPORS training at suitable construction sites, depots and workplaces, helping to reduce employee travel, downtime and disruption.
On-site training can use your own machinery where appropriate. Site, equipment and facilities must be suitable for the course and practical training activities.
You can also book training at our dedicated facility in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Our centre serves the South West and beyond, with a professional learning environment and practical training on real machinery.
Flexible operator development
Different operators may need different pathways, from novice training to testing, refreshers and workplace assessment. We can discuss the course categories, experience levels and delivery arrangements that suit your workforce.
Structured classroom theory and practical training for beginners, helping operators learn the machine, pre-use inspections and site safety.
Assessment for experienced operators ready to demonstrate their existing knowledge and practical competence.
Refresh operating skills, safety awareness and certification knowledge for previously trained operators.
Workplace-based assessments for experienced operators who need to demonstrate real-world competence.

Practical, accredited delivery
As an NPORS Approved Training Provider and CITB Training Provider Network member, we focus on the practical knowledge operators use in the workplace: pre-use checks, machine controls, hazard awareness, safe operation and the responsibilities of the role.
Vally Plant Training is family-run and has delivered training since 2014. Our team works directly with individual candidates and employers, helping plan the right course or assessment route for your training requirement.
More about Vally Plant Training →Planning training for your team?
Share your plant categories, operator experience and preferred location. We’ll discuss suitable next steps.