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NPORS Crusher Training The aim of the NPORS Crusher Training is to provide theoretical and practical training for operators of Mobile Crushing equipment in the workplace. This Crusher training Course Or Test is carried out on your site using your own equipment. Please contact us for a competitive quote The Crusher Training Course is designed to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required in order to operate a crusher safely and competently in the workplace. NPORS is an approved CSCS Partner Card Scheme, providing evidence that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate Crusher training and qualifications for the Crusher Operation. Furthermore, training criteria is based on the approved standards of the Construction Leadership Council. Most major contractors should accept the NPORS Crusher card when presented on-site, which displays the silver CSCS logo. This NPORS crusher training meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant statutory provisions and Approved Codes of Practice. NPORS Crusher Test For Experienced Operators Book with Confidence at Vally Plant Training At Vally Plant Training, we guarantee unbeatable value with our Crusher Experienced Test Price Match Promise. When you choose us, you can book with confidence, knowing that we will not be beaten on price. If you find a lower price for the same NPORS Crusher Experienced Worker Test, we’ll match it—ensuring you receive top-quality training at the best possible rate. Click for our terms and conditions Your skills, our commitment—always at the best price. NPORS Crusher Test is for operators who have received some form of training in the past or alternatively has been operating Crusher for a number of years. If you are unsure if you qualify to go down the test route please contact us to discuss this in more detail. Discounts are available for multiple bookings There are two parts to the Crusher Test, a theory section comprised of 25 questions and a practical session operating the Crusher, revision notes are available when booking. Crusher Course Content Crushers are essential equipment in mining, quarrying, and construction industries, tasked with breaking down large rocks and materials into smaller, more manageable sizes. Operating mobile crushers requires specialised skills and knowledge to ensure safety, efficiency, and optimal performance. In this comprehensive course overview, we will explore the essential content covered in a crusher training course, designed to equip participants with the expertise needed to operate crushers safely and effectively in the workplace. 1. Introduction to Crushers: Overview of crusher types: jaw crushers, cone crushers, impact crushers, etc. Understanding the components and operating principles of crushers Different configurations and applications for specific tasks 2. Crusher Safety Procedures: Importance of safety in crusher operation Pre-operational checks and inspections Understanding crusher capacities and limitations Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements Emergency procedures: shutdown, lockout/tagout, and evacuation protocols 3. Crusher Operation Basics: Starting, stopping, and controlling the crusher, including emergency stops Familiarisation with crusher controls: power source, conveyor belts, feeders, etc. Monitoring and adjusting crusher settings for optimal performance Understanding crusher dynamics: feed size, speed, and throughput 4. Material Handling and Crushing Techniques: Proper assessment of materials: hardness, size, and moisture content Loading and feeding materials into the crusher safely and efficiently Adjusting crusher settings for different material types and sizes Maximising crusher efficiency and product quality 5. Site Safety and Hazard Awareness: Identifying potential hazards in the crusher area Working safely around moving parts, conveyor belts, and rotating equipment Recognising environmental hazards: dust, noise, and vibration Understanding site-specific safety rules and regulations 6. Maintenance and Inspections: Importance of regular maintenance for crusher performance and reliability Daily, pre-shift, and post-shift inspection procedures Lubrication points and maintenance schedules Identifying and reporting mechanical issues and wear parts replacement 7. Practical Hands-On Crusher Training: Moving the crusher in reverse and forwards through obstructions Loading and feeding materials into the crusher using excavator and loading shovels Adjusting crusher settings and monitoring performance for efficiency Emergency response drills: simulated scenarios to test response and decision-making skills 8. Assessment and Certification: Written examination to assess theoretical knowledge Practical assessment of crusher operation skills Certification upon successful completion of the course Conclusion: A crusher training course equips participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to operate crushers safely and efficiently in various work environments. By covering topics such as safety procedures, operation techniques, material handling, site safety awareness, best maintenance practices, and practical hands-on training, participants can enhance their proficiency and contribute to a safer and more productive workplace. Whether you’re a novice operator or an experienced professional, investing in crusher training with Vally Plant Training is essential for ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and maximising productivity in crushing operations. Frequently Asked Questions About Crusher Training What is Crusher Training, and why is it necessary? Crusher Training provides individuals with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate crushers, heavy machinery used in mining, construction, and recycling industries. It’s essential for ensuring operator safety, maximising productivity, and preventing accidents on job sites. Who should undergo Crusher Training? Crusher Training is essential for anyone involved in operating or working around crushers, including quarry workers, machine operators, maintenance personnel, and site supervisors. Proper training ensures that individuals understand equipment operation procedures and safety protocols. What topics are covered in Crusher Training programs? Crusher Training programs cover a range of topics, as above, including equipment familiarisation, safety precautions, preventive maintenance, operational techniques, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures. Participants learn how to operate crushers efficiently while prioritising safety and minimising risks. How long does Crusher Training take? The duration of Crusher Training programs varies depending on factors such as the complexity of the equipment and the depth of the curriculum. Basic training courses may last a couple of days, while more comprehensive programs could extend over 1 week to cover advanced concepts and practical applications. Is Crusher Training mandatory in certain industries? While Crusher Training may not be legally mandated in all areas, many employers in the mining, construction, and recycling industries require operators to undergo training as part of their occupational health and safety policies. Compliance with training requirements helps prevent accidents and ensures regulatory compliance along with productivity. Where can I find reputable Crusher Training courses? Reputable Crusher Training courses are offered by various institutions, including industry associations, equipment manufacturers, and specialised training providers like Vally Plant Training. It’s important to choose a program that offers accredited certification and covers relevant industry standards and best practices. Crusher Courses Available 7 days a week to suit your business requirements. VPT have a team of friendly and approachable Crusher instructors, who have a wealth of knowledge of crushers and the construction industry We have our own training centre conveniently located close to the M5 junction 9, In Tewkesbury. With its own purpose-built practical training area to simulate an actual working environment, however, Crusher Training can only be conducted on your sites Our Crusher course and test packages are priced to be competitive. Discounts are available for multiple bookings We can send a fully qualified NPORS Crusher Tester to your site nationwide, to reduce the amount of time away from work and complete the crusher test Our more courses: Polish your abilities with our dedicated Lift Supervision Training, Slinger Signaller Training, Telehandler Training, Cat & Genny Training, Plant Loader Securer, Ride-On Road Roller, Abrasive Wheel Training, Lorry Loader Training and Scissor Lift Training sessions. Learn the safe and effective operation of these vital machines, crucial for construction and maintenance tasks. Elevate your skills and career prospects by enrolling in our comprehensive courses today.

This course will provide the key to successful inventory management, by combining practical inventory control techniques with sound procurement practice, to produce a solid foundation to enable your supply chain to meet customer expectations at the lowest possible cost. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Understand the role of inventory in an effective supply chain. • Understand categories of stock and how to tailor stockholdings. • Learn how to utilize key concepts, variables and metrics that allow for effective management of inventory. • Understand how product demand and product lifecycle are connected to inventory management. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: • Demand Characteristics and the Product Life Cycle • Push and pull systems • Demand forecasting • Categorisation of stock • ABC Analysis • Economic order quantity and minimum order quantity • Safety stock and stock cover • Materials requirements planning (MRP) • Stock replenishment systems • The cost of managing stock

This very practical session is designed to enable participants to improve the impact, clarity and accuracy of their reports. It focuses equally on the two key areas - structure and writing technique. This course will help participants: Scope reports based on objective and intended readership Write a structured report Use the Fog Index to ensure readability Write grammatically correct and well-punctuated text Review and edit their work. 1 Introduction Objectives and overview Introductions and personal aims 2 What makes a good report? Practical activity and feedback 3 Before you start The planning process and scoping a report Organising information Key report headings What goes where? Writing practice and review 4 Writing tips and techniques Clear English and use of language Grammar and sentence structure Refresher in punctuation Writing in the third person The Fog Index - and how to measure readability 5 Pulling it all together Reviewing and proofing 6 Review Summary of key learning points Action planning

A high-impact programme designed to be fun and to get people fully involved. The first-class, jargon-free content is based on what people need to know in practice, not off-putting legal language. This introductory course covers: Introducing Working Safely: Accidents can happen to anyone. The realities of the human suffering behind the statistics. The importance of personal responsibility. Defining hazard and risk: Focusing on the six broad hazard groups, participants are asked to think about the hazards and risks they come across in their own work. 'Risk assessment' demystified. Identifying common hazards: All the main issues - aggression and violence, asbestos, bullying, chemicals and harmful substances, computer workstations, confined spaces, drugs and alcohol, electricity, fire, getting in and out, height, housekeeping, lighting, manual handling, noise, personal hygiene, plant and machinery, slips and trips, stress, temperature, vehicles and transport, and welfare facilities. Improving safety performance: Bridging the gap between management and workforce, encouraging participants to play their part. Also covered: contract work, inspections, safe systems and permits, protective equipment, signage, emergency procedures, reporting and health checks.

This foundational course will help all managers better understand what a procurement function does, including the processes, tools and techniques it employs to reach its goals and how it measures its business performance. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Explain the contribution of procurement to the overall business objectives. Explain the added value that can be obtained by a business when it manages its procurement activities efficiently and effectively. Understand the complex activity of procurement and the challenges it presents for risk management. Develop good quality procurement practices that will manage the expectations of all stakeholders Identify methods by which a procurement function can be measured and performance monitored. Perform contract management activities. Understand ways in which improvements might be identified and implemented. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Procurement and business objectives Stakeholder Management Commercial Specifications Whole Life Costing Targeted procurement Procurement planning Supplier Appraisal and selection RFQ & ITT & Evaluation Contract Management

This workshop has been designed to help managers understand their responsibilities and what they need to do to ensure compliance with current workplace legislation - including the fire safety and CDM regulations. The day will cover the legal background - including an appreciation of how safety legislation has evolved and why; the logic behind recent developments and the implications for staff and employers; key areas of current legislation; roles and responsibilities in health and safety management, including monitoring contractors and suppliers effectively; implementing sound health and safety policies and procedures; getting staff on board, and implementing effective systems. Also, recognising potential risks and hazards and developing strategies to minimise their impact in the workplace. This course will give participants an understanding of: The broader context of the key areas of health and safety regulation which apply to your organisation Existing health and safety practice and guide them in how to shape and implement an effective health and safety policy What they should do and the procedures to support it Potential areas of risk in the workplace - and how to take action to minimise the threat to staff safety How sound health and safety processes can contribute to business performance 1 Understanding the workplace legislation Overview of health and safety and workplace legislation Compliance, the role of the facilities manager, and who is accountable? Breakout session to discuss where we are now and to highlight issues of concern Applying required policies and procedures Developing and implementation/review of the safety policy Communicating with users, clients and contractors Health and safety manual 'Selling' health and safety 2 Key legislation - a practical working guide Asbestos Regulations Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 / 2015 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Fire Precautions (Workplace ) Regulations 2006 Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006 Work Equipment Regulations 3 Controlling contractors Understanding the Regulations Selecting and assessing contractors Understanding and setting accountability Why a method statement? How to apply a permit to work system Safe systems of work Round-table discussion to bring out issues from participants' own experience 4 Risk assessment Understanding your hazards Identifying specialist areas How to undertake these assessments Implementation of sound systems and processes Syndicate exercise identifying where assessments are needed and carrying out assessments 5 Keeping the work environment safe Sick building syndrome and legionella Asbestos Waste management Pest control Provisions for first aid Accident reporting and investigation At-work driver safety Security 6 Fire safety Understanding the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order Fire certificates The fire risk assessment Testing fire-fighting equipment? Emergency procedures Workshop to examine the procedures for dealing with different types of emergencies 7 Ergonomics programme Ergonomics - important or irrelevant? Are you complying with HSE regulations? Furniture and equipment Display screen equipment assessments Homeworking - your concern or not? Syndicate exercise to review what to do when relocating or refurbishing an office 8 Inspecting and auditing Role of Health and Safety Executive Inspectors - 'be prepared' FM role Staff/trade union involvement Independent audits Records and reports Communicating the results 9 Action plan Participants to list actions they need to take after the course

REFERENCE CODE 500/7826/4 COURSE LEVEL NVQ Level 2 THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE IN Course Overview This qualification is aimed at those who remove and install fascias, soffits, and bargeboards in the domestic market. The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 2, although some qualifications may have units at different levels, and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking the job. Candidates for this qualification will primarily be: Working on customer’s premises, removing and installing fascias, soffits and bargeboards Candidates could have jobs entitled: FSB Fitter or FSB Installer

The core principles gained from this course will help delegates have a better understanding of how to manage the relationships between sales and marketing stakeholders on the demand side and the manufacturing and other operational stakeholders on the supply side. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Take a different perspective on traditional data such as sales history and forecasts, as well as time-phased inventory projections and production capacity. • Recognise how their forecasts impact manufacturing schedules and inventory levels. • Assess whether they are producing enough products to meet sales demand. • Recognise how production is tied to finance and see the financial impact of production decisions, so appropriate adjustments may be then undertaken. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: What is S&OP? – Introduction – Definition and benefits S&OP processes – What information is required? – The stages of the S&OP process (including inputs & outputs) The integration of S&OP into a business – Critical success factors for an effective implementation – Typical roles and responsibility matrix

This foundational course will help all managers to better understand what a supply chain is and how their roles impact and interact with, their end-to-end supply chain process. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Understand the role of the supply chain within the wider business context • Become aware of the fundamental trade-offs in the supply chain (e.g. supply chain cost vs service level, efficiency vs flexibility etc.) • Understand the importance of supply chain planning and be able to identify its key components • Develop awareness of the key challenges in modern inventory management and distribution; become familiar with tested practices that allow responding to these challenges • Understand the meaning of essential supply chain terminology • Understand how supply chain performance affects company financial results COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: • What is supply chain management? Why is it important? • The importance of cost versus service • Purchasing and procurement • Manufacturing processes • Demand management • Warehouse and inventory management • Logistics and transport • Risk management

REFERENCE CODE 600/8370/0 COURSE LEVEL NVQ Level 2 THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE IN Course Overview This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in carrying out insulation or associated treatments to buildings; this could be on internal or external surfaces or structures. The qualification is designed to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility within the units available that will allow employees from companies of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete. All work completed must be done in accordance with Building Regulations and Industry recognised safe working practices, including the disposal of waste. The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 2, although some units may be at different levels and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking the job.