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Plant Testing and Inspection for Plant Operatives

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Plant Testing and Inspection for Plant Operatives

Course Information

This course is designed for those who will need to carry out pre-use, post-use, pre-delivery, post-hire inspections, and functional testing on plant and equipment to ensure it is in a serviceable condition prior to use or operations. It would be suitable for plant operators, plant technicians, or engineers who require familiarisation or refresher training on safe working practices and legislative requirements for this work.

This course covers the legislative requirements for carrying out inspections prior to, during, and on completion of operations, including the relevant documentation procedures to be implemented to meet the Provision and Use of Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) to ensure legal compliance, as well as practical inspection and functional testing of plant and machinery that your company uses.

This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements.
Training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient, suitable location.
Course Requirements
Client is to make plant and equipment available for practical inspection.
Please Note
This course is not suitable for those undertaking thorough examinations of plant machinery. Please refer to the NVQ below.

Key Course Details

Course Logistics

Duration: Half day or 1 day

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Minimum numbers:  1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum numbers: 8 classroom

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT

Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.

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Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: GET1380 - Tier 2: £140 per person

CITB Support

Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.

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Option 1
Funded

Net Cost to You

£0

Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Skills and Training Fund

Option 2
70% Funded

Net Cost to You

£283.50 + VAT

Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Employer Networks (70% funded)

Option 3
Pay-then-claim: Reduced via Grant

Net Cost to You

Small Group
(8 people)

Fully grant-funded

potential surplus

Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Short Qualification Grant (£140 per person)

Option 4
Standard Payment

Net Cost to You

£945 + VAT

Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available

Please note:

  • Funding is subject to CITB eligibility checks.
  • Final price may vary based on your location and will be confirmed at the time of booking.

How is this course Delivered?

This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered:

In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site

This is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.

Maximum numbers: 8 classroom

We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team.

What to expect:

  • Expert trainer on-site
  • Hands-on interaction with your group
  • No travel needed for your staff
  • Certificate of attendance for each participant
  • Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application.
  • We can arrange a local venue close to your site if preferred
    • Please note: using an external venue may affect the day rate.

Plant Testing and Inspection for Plant OperativesCourse Aims

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge and understanding of the importance of completing testing and inspections of plants, identify hazards and risks associated with incorrect use, and ensure they understand their responsibilities under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and associated regulations and guidance for relevant plants and equipment.
What you'll Learn

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
  • Legal responsibilities and requirements
  • Identification of hazards and causes accidents
  • Interpretation of manufacturers information
  • Selection of correct PPE for testing and Inspections
  • Carrying out practical inspection and testing procedures
  • Implementing and maintaining inspection/testing documentation
  • Defect reporting and quarantine procedures
  • Understand all relevant Regulations
  • Demonstrate how to test and inspect plant and systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

Plant inspection and testing is the process of examining and testing the various components of a plant or piece of equipment to ensure that they are safe and working correctly.

Plant inspection and testing are essential to ensure that the plant or equipment is operating efficiently, effectively, and safely. Regular inspections can help identify potential hazards and defects before they cause accidents, downtime, or equipment failure.

There are different types of plant inspections, including visual inspections, functional tests, non-destructive testing, and destructive testing.

Visual inspection involves inspecting the plant or equipment for signs of wear and tear, damage, or any other visible defects. This type of inspection is usually done using the naked eye, with the help of a flashlight, magnifying glass, or other equipment as required.

Functional tests are carried out to ensure that the plant or equipment is performing its intended function correctly. These tests can be simple, such as turning a switch on and off, or complex, such as running a load test on a generator.

No, this course will only provide training on visual and functional inspection procedures for the plant and equipment you use.

This will be one of our highly qualified members of staff who have the skills, knowledge, and experience in plant inspections to ensure you are provided with current and up-to-date procedures to keep you and your company legally compliant.

Yes, the certification will be a Workforce Skills Support training certificate detailing the modules of the course you have completed. This will be valid for a period of 3 years.

The Plant Testing and Inspection Training Course is a classroom-based and onsite course with demonstrations and practical group exercises. Relevant plant and equipment used by operatives must be made available for testing and inspection as practical elements of the course.

The maximum number of delegates for the Plant Testing and Inspection training course is 8 face-to-face.

The Plant Testing and Inspection Training course duration is a half day (3 to 4 hours) or a full day (6 to 8 hours), depending on plant types and varieties.

💥Plant Testing and Inspection💥From £283.50+VAT per group

(Includes up to 8 delegates – enquire for details)

✅ Delivered at your premises
✅ 70% funded via CITB Employer Network

Medium Groups of 5+ – Using CITB Short Course Grant

  • Course cost is typically lower than the total CITB grant
  • Your business may keep the surplus after reimbursement
  • Fully managed CITB claim process included

Limited availability – book now to secure your training date!

*Price based on CITB Employer Network funding. T&Cs apply.

Check availability & pricing. Call us on 01623 287830.