Industry Standard Operator Training Certification

The aim of ALLMI Training is to raise the standards of lorry loader operators by improving their knowledge and competence within this specialist area. The programme is supported by the leading manufacturers and importers.

The main objective of NPORS is to allow accredited training providers a flexible approach to meet the needs of the employer and to help and assist in providing an adequately trained workforce across the UK. Training and assessment can be carried out either on site or at our training centre.

Since NPORS was formed in 1992 it has worked hard to ensure that appropriate training is being delivered to the workforce in the Construction, Utilities, Distribution and Warehousing, Ports and Marine, Rail and Agricultural sectors. NPORS has to date, registered around 200,000 operators who have been employed across all UK industry sectors. The Health & Safety Executive recognise NPORS training providers as competent to train, test and certificate operators.

An NPORS operator registration card is produced for an individual who has successfully completed a practical and knowledge assessment on the type of equipment shown on the back of the card. If the operator has gained an NPORS recognised health and safety qualification this can also be shown on the card.

The mission of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is to advocate for the safe and efficient utilisation of powered access equipment globally. This is achieved through the provision of technical guidance, influencing legislative and standard-setting processes, and implementing safety campaigns and training initiatives.

IPAF operates as a non-profit entity, collectively owned by its diverse membership base. This membership includes manufacturers, rental firms, distributors, contractors and end-users. Notably, IPAF members are responsible for operating the majority of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) rental fleets worldwide and manufacturing approximately 85% of the platforms available in the market.

An NVQ is a nationally recognised qualification which provides formal proof of the skills and experience gained, so that a current or prospective employer can see that they have a competent and skilled employee.

Although an NVQ is a stand-alone qualification an operator must gain an NVQ to convert a Red Trained Operator Card into a Blue Competent Operator Card under CPCS and from October 2016, anyone working in construction under the NPORS accreditation.

To gain an NVQ the candidate must first register with an accredited NVQ Centre, such as Aurelia. During an induction process the procedure will be explained to the candidate and site visits will be discussed and dates and locations agreed.

Under normal circumstances each NVQ will require two visits to a working site to allow the assessor to observe the candidate operating the plant under normal working conditions.

Often the candidate may need to achieve an NVQ on more than one category of plant so where possible our assessors can carry out more than one observation per visit which will speed up the whole process while reducing costs.

Ideally the whole NVQ procedure should not take more than three months to complete.

Aurelia’s operator training and certification scheme is simple, straightforward and yet comprehensive. It meets the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and can be carried out either on site or at our training centre. It is ideal for operators who work on one site only such as Factories, Warehouses, Transfer Stations, Gravel Pits and Quarries etc.