The durations and ratios for seven new plant training standards have been confirmed.

CITB and the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) have been working together closely to standardise plant training across the construction industry. This has seen the introduction of short-course training standards for plant categories that reflect the increased requirements and responsibilities for plant operators.

As part of phase four of this collaboration, the following standards will be launched on 29 September 2026:

• Vacuum Excavator – Non-LGV, Manual Arm

• Vacuum Excavator – Non-LGV, Semi-Powered Arm

• Vacuum Excavator – Trailer Mounted, Manual Arm

• Vacuum Excavator – Trailer Mounted, Semi-Powered Arm

• Vacuum Excavator – LGV, Semi-Powered Arm

• Vacuum Excavator – LGV, Fully Powered Arm

• Loader Compressor Training

View the durations and ratios of the new standards (PDF, 140KB).

The remaining standards from phase four (listed below) will launch on 27 October 2026:

• Appointed Person

• Tower Crane Operator – Trolley Jib – Cab Controlled

• Tower Crane Operator – Luffing Jib – Cab Controlled

• Tower Crane Operator – Trolley Jib – Remote Controlled

Once again, the standards have been developed in collaboration with industry working groups consisting of employers, training providers and federations. The changes will ensure employers see a return on their investment by producing competent, work-ready plant operators, who have received training from experts.