National Construction College

Plant operation courses

The National Construction College is the biggest plant
training provider in the UK. Our £10 million plant fleet
is updated regularly and we have over 220 acres of land
where you can try out your skills.

Choose a course from our range below.

CPCS plant courses to get carded

CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) A61
CPCS Crane Supervisor A62
CPCS Crawler Crane A02
CPCS Dump Truck Articulated Chassis A56
CPCS Excavator 180° Wheeled A10 and A12
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked A59
CPCS Excavator 180˚ Wheeled and 360˚ Tracked Combined A12 and A59
CPCS Forward Tipping Dumpers A09
CPCS Lifting with Excavators A59C
CPCS Lorry Loader A36
CPCS Mobile Crane A60
CPCS Mini Excavator A58
CPCS Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane A63
CPCS Plant and Vehicle Marshaller A73
CPCS Ride On Road Roller A31
CPCS Slinger/Signaller A40
CPCS Telescopic Handler A17
CPCS Tester Course
CPCS Tower Crane A04
CPCS Wheeled Loading Shovel A21
CPCS Wastemaster Training: Wheeled Loading Shovel A21
Take Control: Vehicle Marshalling

NVQ to get a CPCS blue card

NVQ Assessment and Verification Service

IPAF mobile elevating platforms courses

IPAF Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)

Plant management courses

Managing and Coordinating Plant
Managing and Coordinating Plant: Refresher
Management of Lifting Operations in Construction

Safety and sustainability courses

Eco-Operator: Plant Machinery
Safe Use of Quick Hitches
Safe Working Practices Around Construction Plant Equipment

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