Course Content Course Content:

• NPORS Operator Theory and Practical Tests to instructor standard on relevant machinery. (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 undertake 3 examinations. These will consist of a theoretical examination, delivery of a classroom lesson and the delivery of a practical lesson. 
To help acheive positive outcomes learners may be required to do some work at home in the evenings.

Course Aims
The overall aim of the course is to:

• Provide learners with a thorough understanding of relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice and 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 Requirement This course is designed for existing instructors who wish to become NPORS Registered Instructors.

Eligibilty:
Instructors who hold any of the following instructional techniques qualifications are eligible to attend a 5-day conversion course:

• RTITB, AITT, ITSSAR, IPAF, ALLMI & Lantra
• MOD Qualifications
• Cert Ed.
• PTTLS, CTLLS, DTLLS
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

An NPORS Instructor Applciation Form will need to be completed prior to course attendance, and supporting documentation will be required - Current CV, copies of current accredited operator certificates, First Aid qualification etc.

All visitors must report to reception on arrival and follow site safety rules at all times.

There are no catering facilities on site, so delegates need to provide their own lunch. There are tea and coffee facilities available.

Candidates must bring and wear their PPE on site for plant testing. They must also bring signature and photographic identification as required for all testing.

Examination Board Established in 1992, the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK's leading Accreditation and Registration Bodies, working across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural, Ports and Marine sectors.

NPORS offers flexibility, whilst maintaining standards, both nationally and internationally by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.