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As the leading accreditation scheme for plant across a range of categories, NPORS cards are an essential addition to the qualifications of any operative.

Find out more about NPORS cards and how the training works below.

Multiple plant vehicles on a construction site, including excavators, forward tipping dumpers, tractors, diggers and a crane.

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Who can get an NPORS card?

Any plant operative can get an NPORS card regardless of experience – it’s just the route to getting a card that changes. Someone who is brand new to a plant category will have to undertake a novice training course where they are taught everything they need to know to safely and efficiently operate the machinery. Novice NPORS courses can last for between 2 and 10 days depending on experience and the piece of plant.

Experienced workers – those with more than 18 months verifiable work experience or at least 6 months of consistent daily use of the plant – can take an EWT (Experienced Worker Test). These tests take just a couple of hours and are designed to verify the existing skills and knowledge of the operator.

Once the test has been complete – either through an EWT or at the end of a novice course – we will apply for your NPORS card.

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What types of NPORS cards are there?

There are three types of NPORS cards to be aware of.

The NPORS Traditional card is designed for those who operate in industry sectors other than construction and who are therefore not subject to the requirement that operators hold a card bearing the CSCS logo.

Those working in the construction industry should opt for an NPORS card with a CSCS logo, of which there are two types.

The NPORS Red Trained Operator card is for operators who do not currently hold the requisite NVQ – this will be your only option if you are inexperienced in the specific plant category. The NPORS Blue Competent Operator card is for experienced operators who hold the relevant NVQ.

NPORS Traditional Cards

NPORS Traditional Cards

Lasting for 3 or 5 years, NPORS traditional cards are attained by completing a novice course or experienced worker test. They do not feature the CSCS logo.

NPORS Red CSCS Cards

NPORS Red Trained Operator Cards

These temporary cards last for 2 years and require you to have passed the HS&E test within the last 2 years. To renew, you must upgrade to a blue card.

NPORS Blue CSCS Cards

NPORS Blue Competent Operator Cards

To upgrade to a blue card, you must complete an NVQ in the relevant category and have passed the HS&E test within the last 2 years. They last for 5 years.

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Not sure which route to take?

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If you can’t find one which fits your situation, we are more than happy to advise.

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