Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.
Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.
If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.
If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.
The course covers both theory and practical aspects of operating a MEWP boom, including:
The NPORS N108 certification specifically covers the operation of boom-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), often referred to as cherry pickers. These machines are used to access elevated work areas and may have an articulating or telescopic boom.
Yes, the course is open to both novice and experienced operators. Novice operators will receive more in-depth training to cover all aspects of MEWP operation, while experienced operators may only need refresher or assessment training.
Yes, if you have the NPORS/CSCS dual-branded card, you can use it on construction sites that require a valid CSCS card. The traditional NPORS card is recognised in many industries but may not be sufficient for some construction sites without the CSCS endorsement.
Yes, if you are applying for the NPORS card with the CSCS logo, you will need to pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) test within the last two years to meet the construction site requirements.
NPORS offers different card types depending on the needs of the employer and operator:
For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to have an NVQ qualification. If the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety, and Environment Test within the two years prior to application for the card and will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ.
For more information on the required NVQ, please contact us at 01623 287830.