ITSSAR publish recommended courses for a diverse range of applications, including construction plant operation, forklift operation, crane operation, lifting, rigging, slinging and signalling. They know what theoretical and practical skills are required to operate mechanical handling equipment safely.
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ITSSAR
TOPS - Trained Operator Passport Scheme
(TOPS) for all Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) and Workplace Transport Operators. Accredited organisations will be required to access the scheme and provide details of all accredited operator training. A unique ID number will be issued which will remain with you for life.
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The Accrediting Bodies Association (Workplace Transport)
Code of Practice detailing operator training for rider operated lift trucks was produced. This document provides guidance regarding the requirements for the training of lift truck operators.
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The Fork Lift Truck Association – fact sheets for Forklift Trucks
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The Fork Lift Truck Association – Best Practice Advice
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L117: FLT Safety & Operator Training Rider-operated lift trucks: Operator training and safe use, Approved Code of Practice and guidance (L117)
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Health and Safety for Plant Operations
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National Plant Operators Registration Scheme - NPORS
Established in 1992, the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading Accreditation and Registration Bodies, working across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural, Ports and Marine sectors. NPORS offers flexibility, whilst maintaining standards, both nationally and internationally by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.
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Lots of stuff and links from the CITB home page - Click here
Cards and testing - Click here
Training and Courses - Click here
CITB publications - Click here
The Accredited Bodies Association (Workplace Transport) ABAWT - Click here
The ABAWT Code of Practice - Click here
Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register - ITSSAR - Click here
Road Transport Industry Training Board - RTITB - Click here
Learning how to drive a forklift truck - Click here
Learning how to drive a reach truck - Click here
Learning to drive a rough terrain truck - Click here
Learning to drive an electric pallet/stacker truck training - Click here
Trained Operator Passport Scheme – TOPS - Click here
Streetworks Qualifications Register - Click here
City & Guilds Winter Service Operations - Click here
Kentec Training CAT & Genny operator course - Click here
National Carriers Service (Road Worker) - Click here
Randstad (What does it take to get a groundworker job?) - Click here
National Careers Service (Construction site supervisor) - Click here