NPORS Instructor Course

Course Overview

The overall aim of the course is to:

  • Provide learners with a thorough understanding of relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice, British Standards
  • Provide learners with a thorough understanding of Instructional Techniques
  • Enable learners to be able to prepare and deliver classroom and practical lesson plans in line with NPORS standards and requirements

Course Content:

  • NPORS Operator Theory and Practical Tests to Instructor standard on relevant machinery*.

(*NB, this test will be conducted on day one of the course and must be successfully achieved to be able to progress with the rest of the course)

  • Legislation and guidance
  • The Role of the Instructor
  • Principles of Instruction
  • Skills Analysis
  • Preparation and Planning
  • Preparation and delivery of classroom lesson plans
  • Preparation and delivery of practical lesson plans

At the end of the course learners will take 3 examinations. These will consist of a theoretical examination, delivery of a classroom lesson and the delivery of a practical lesson. To help achieve positive outcomes learners may be required to do some work at home in the evenings.

Course Details

  • Accreditation

    NPORS

  • Course Duration 5 days
  • Validation Duration

    5 years


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Entry Requirements

  • Current valid certification for categories you wish to instruct
  • A completed NPORS application form
  • 2 passport sized photographs
  • A current CV outlining career history and industry experience
  • Current approved Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work certificate
  • Current approved Health and Safety qualification:
    • NEBOSH National General Certificate OR Certificate in Construction
    • IOSH Managing Safety
    • LANTRA 5 day Safety Course
    • CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
    • CITB Plant Managers Safety Training Scheme (PMSTS)
    • CITB Managing and Co-ordinating Plant Course
    • NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Safety
    • SVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Safety

Further information on pre-requisites to ensure compliance can be requested by emailing training@van-e.lle.co.uk.

Available Dates

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Monday 24 March 2025 - Friday 28 March 2025
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
From £1,000.00