Site Search
Search module
Curator - left
Curator - center
Fully-matching results
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked (9 days)
This course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a 360 degree tracked excavator above 10 tonnes. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked (9 days)
This course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a 360 degree tracked excavator above 10 tonnes. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CPCS Mini Excavator A58
This 6 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using mini excavators. It's also suitable for people who have some experience, but need a formal qualification. You will learn to operate and maintain a mini excavator, including
CPCS Excavator - Combined 180° Wheeled and 360° Tracked…
This 15-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a 180° wheeled excavator and 360° tracked excavator. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked A59 - experienced operators…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of 360 degree excavators above 10 tonnes, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
CPCS Excavator 180° Wheeled - experienced operators
This condensed course is for experienced operators of 180 degree excavators above and below 5 tonnes, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
Results that match 1 of 2 words
CPCS Excavator 180° Wheeled
This nine-day course is for people with limited or no experience of using 180 degree wheeled excavators. You will learn to operate and maintain machines above and below 5 tonnes. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained
National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
CITB highlights 2018
The launch of our bold, industry-backed, three- year Business Plan was one of many highlights during a busy reforming year for CITB.
Eco Operator: Plant Machinery
This 1 day course is for experienced operators looking for a formal qualification. You will discover how to save money on fuel bills by understanding and using the features of your plant, including operating a telescopic handler, 360° excavator,
Environmental policy
CITB recognises we have a global climate emergency and that we must take action, amongst other interventions, to limit future global greenhouse gas emissions to help restrict future changes in the climate system.
A-Z of National Construction College (NCC) courses
Browse A-Z of all CITB's NCC courses
New plant training standards launching on June 18
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase two of its new training standards launching on June 18, 2025. CITB and industry representatives have been working together
Upcoming NCC Courses & Special Offers
Last minute courses
Plant Training Standards Review
The Standards Team works with subject matter experts from across the industry to standardise plant training via Plant Working Groups (WG). The development of the plant training standards will help to ensure that the training required by the
Journey to becoming a Plant Operator
Recent NCC apprentice, David Campbell, explains how a 12 week plant operation course gave him the skills to accelerate his career.
Safe Use of Quick Hitches
This one day course is suitable if you have received no formal instruction or if you have experience in the use of quick hitches and wish to refresh or update your skills. This course will give you an understanding of the various classifications of
Plant standards and grants
New plant training standards and grants were launched from Monday 31 July 2023. Employers must use an Approved Training Organisation to receive grant for the new plant training standards.
CPCS Lifting with Excavators A59c
This course will give you foundation training and assessment in lifting with excavators safely and productively. You gain the lifting endorsement A59c on your CPCS card on passing the CPCS technical test at the end.
Safe Working Practices Around Construction Plant…
This two day course is for anyone working with construction plant machinery who needs to be aware of the dangers of operating in close proximity to other vehicles/obstructions. Candidates will learn about excavation awareness and traffic/vehicle
NVQ Assessment: Specialised Plant and Machinery…
This assessment is designed for Plant Operators who wish to gain a Level 2, 4 or 5 NVQ/SVQ in Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations. Gaining the relevant NVQ/SVQ will help you change from a Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Red
Construction Plant Operative Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship course is for individuals who want to gain the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours required to carry out the role of a plant operator in the construction industry.
Terms of funding - Structured fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Plant operation: civil engineering plant and construction …
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in plant operating, while gaining professional experience. You'll learn to operate various items of plant safely and efficiently, and to carry out basic maintenance
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - small plant
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections and conduct service and routine repairs on small plant - micro excavators and dumpers.
Skills and Training fund for medium-sized businesses
See how your medium-sized company (with between 100 and 250 employees) can get funding for your construction training needs.
Bats for building professionals
The training course is for anyone who is responsible for buildings and their renovation / development / maintenance / demolition / design / management, including builders, surveyors, architects and pest controllers.
Terms of funding: Skills and Training fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Skills and Training fund for small and micro-sized…
See how your small- or micro-sized construction company (with between 1 and 99 employees) can get funding for your construction training needs.
Terms of bidding for the Skills and Training fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Terms of bidding for the Skills and Training fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.