Getting the right training for your plant and equipment is extremely important, whether you are an employer or an employee, plant operator training is a legal requirement. There are many different bodies and examination boards for plant operator training. There are many training bodies that will get you to the legal requirements, however If you are a contractor you need to make sure you hold the right qualifications for the companies which you work for, as larger companies tend to specify different standards. Below are a few examples of the qualifications you may be asked for:

• ITSSAR - Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register
• CITB - Construction Industry Training Board
• RTITB - Road Transport Industry Training Board
• NPORS - National Plant Operators Registration Scheme
• LANTRA - mainly farming and agricultural training
• SPA - for core quarry and construction courses
• MPQC - Mineral Product Qualifications council

The following companies will be able to tell you what you require and help you get up to speed with the latest training regulations.