Greyhound's CITB Training Division, has become an integral function within our business strategy. We firmly believe that a well-trained workforce not only works more efficiently, but also reduces risk factors both on and off site - with important financial implications such as insurance premiums.

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GPS Operator Training

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Greyhound's extensive experience within the industry has benefited our training operations, resulting in high quality courses that develop skills that can be directly transferred from the training area to the working site.

Our fully accredited Plant Instructors (CITB, NPORS, CSCS and City & Guilds) carry out CITB Plant operator training courses for both the experienced operator and the new entrant into the industry. We are also fully geared to assess your compliance with Health and Safety legislation and conduct any training requirements that may arise.

Our instructors can also create tailor-made courses to meet your specific requirements and our competitive prices can ensure a cost-effective solution to your training needs.

The Construction Plant Certification Scheme (CPCS), part of the CSCS System of qualification accreditation, has led to many companies assessing their individual training requirements and creating a strategically oriented approach to training. From the self-employed to the multi-national company, training today for tomorrow's needs has become the strategic goal within the industry.

Our courses are Construction Industry Training Board approved, upon completion of which you will receive your Plant Operators license. Changes to the qualification scheme mean that, in the future, all license renewals will be subject to the achievement of a NVQ Level 2 (Specialised Plant and Machinery). Our Instructors can provide guidance on the completion of NVQ portfolios and are also fully accredited NVQ Assessors.

Touch-screen Health and Safety Tests.

In order to obtain your Plant Operators Licence, you must undertake a Health and Safety test. This test is booked through Thompson Prometric and is carried out at your local DVLA Test Centre. The test is computer based, and involves 35 multiple choice questions, of which you must answer 30 correctly in order to be successful. You will have 40 minutes to complete your test.

Once you have booked your test you will be sent written confirmation and a booklet containing all possible questions for revision purposes.

Booking your Health and Safety Test.

The National Booking Line is administrated by Thompson Prometric, and can be reached on 0870 600 4020 (Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm). Please note that you must be registered with the CITB in order to book your test. Registrations can be carried out by calling 01485 5778887. Upon completion of your Health and Safety Test you will be given a computer print out confirming your result. Should you have been successful, you MUST inform your training provider so that they can process the paperwork from your Plant Operator training course.