The aim of the NPORS Cable Avoidance Tools Training Course is to provide delegates with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating Cable Avoidance Tools to the NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) standard.

Successful delegates will be issued with a relevant NPORS Operators Card which is valid for 5 years.

All personnel required to operate Cable Avoidance Tools.

• Legislation
• The Dangers
• Planning
• Services Locating Devices
• Safe Digging
• Damage to Services
• Safe Backfilling
• Theory Assessment
• Practical Test

The duration of the training course depends on the experience and number of delegates, and the ratio of delegates / machines per Instructor. It is recommended that all delegates complete the NPORS specific health and safety test. All delegates will undertake the NPORS assessment and on successful completion will be issued with a relevant NPORS Operators Card which is valid for 5 years. All delegates must bring photo identification, this can include a valid Passport or Driving Licence. To book this course, or for further information, contact us. We have an approved test training centre in Knockdrin, Co. Offaly, Ireland.
It is 5 minutes from the M4 motorway with close links to Dublin and Belfast.
Click here for directions to the training centre.

Training can also take place at customer’s premises if facilities meet the test criteria.