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A Guide to a Productive Summer Season in the Construction Industry with our Digger Training School

5th June 2023

The summer season is a crucial period for the construction industry. With longer days, favourable [...]

Diggerland Plant Training School: What to Know Before Attending an NPORS Course

26th May 2023

Before attending an NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) course at Diggerland, it’s essential to [...]

Mental Health Awareness in the Construction Industry

18th May 2023

Approximately 25% of people in the UK are estimated to face mental health issues annually [...]

Health And Safety – Working On Construction Sites With Limited Space

11th May 2023

Construction sites can be dangerous places to work, but working on a site with limited [...]

Your Construction Career – Getting It Started

25th April 2023

Considering getting started in a construction career but aren’t sure where to begin? In this [...]

Top Tips for Passing NPORS Training Courses

19th April 2023

NPORS training courses are designed to ensure that operators of plant machinery and industrial equipment [...]

Will An AI Safety System Improve Health And Safety On A Construction Site?

12th April 2023

Construction sites are dynamic environments where workers engage in physically demanding and hazardous activities, such [...]

Quick Hitch Awareness – What Is A Quick Hitch?

6th April 2023

Working with excavators, finding you need to change attachments frequently? In this weeks blog post [...]

What Does A Plant Loader Securer Do?

22nd March 2023

Looking to switch up your career in construction by adding an extra skill to your [...]

The NPORS Excavator 360 Training Course – How Will It Benefit You?

16th March 2023

Commonly used in construction, mining, and demolition, the excavator is a great piece of machinery [...]

Construction Training And Career Path – What No One Tells You?

13th March 2023

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in construction, it’s essential to understand the realities [...]

Why You Should Complete A Training Course With A Trusted Plant Training School

8th March 2023

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry, completing a training course [...]

What Training Do You Need For Demolition Work?

1st March 2023

Looking to start a demolition project and want to be as prepared as possible? You’re [...]

First Aid Courses Available At The Diggerland Plant Training School

21st February 2023

Facts show that over a third of UK adults have no understanding of how to [...]

Do Robots Have a Future on The Construction Site?

14th February 2023

It may sound crazy, but it is beginning to look like robots will have quite [...]

Women in Construction

8th February 2023

Construction used to be a very male dominated industry, however the number of women in [...]

What Does 2023 Hold for the Construction Industry?

13th January 2023

As the construction industry continues to pick up after a very unsteady couple of years [...]

A Quarter of a Million Extra Construction Workers Required by 2026

8th December 2022

In 2026, more than a quarter of a million extra construction workers will be required. [...]

Why Plant Equipment is Likely to Breakdown And How Can it Be Resolved?

1st December 2022

Plant equipment can break down at any point in time. It’s not ideal when you’re [...]

Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Training

24th November 2022

For most workers, the end of the year is a time to reflect as well [...]

Labour Rates Hit An All-Time High – Is It Time to Invest In NPORS Training?

16th November 2022

In recent construction news, labour rates have hit a record high in the construction sector. [...]

H. E. Services Group Appoints CEO

8th November 2022

H. E. Services Group, which celebrates its 50th year this year, is pleased to announce [...]

Can A telehandler Be Used As A Crane?

3rd November 2022

Telehandlers and cranes are two types of construction equipment that have been around for an [...]

Fire Wardens Course – What Type of Fire Extinguisher Do I Need?

28th October 2022

Having working, up to date equipment available at all workplaces is just as important as [...]

How Will Construction Courses Benefit a Company?

19th October 2022

Companies are often more than willing to invest in their employees in most work sectors. [...]

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NPORS Training Courses Available at the Diggerland Plant Training School

12th October 2022

Here at the Diggerland Plant Training School, we are a nationally recognised NPORS accredited training [...]

How Much Is A Telehandler Ticket?

7th October 2022

Are you thinking of entering the construction industry, but not sure where to start? There [...]

What is the difference between MEWP Scissor Lift and MEWP Boom lift?

26th September 2022

Projects that involve hard to reach places, often require additional equipment for the purpose of [...]

Did you know that September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month?

14th September 2022

September is known for many national days, however in the construction industry it is commonly [...]

Upcoming NPORS Training Courses at the Diggerland Plant Training School

25th August 2022

As the number of enquiries and bookings grow rapidly here at the Diggerland Plant Training [...]

First Aid Training In Medway – What Businesses Need To Know

18th July 2022

When you think of First Aid Training in Medway, burn training isn’t normally the first [...]

Heavy Construction Machinery Training at the Diggerland Plant Training School

29th June 2022

The global heavy construction equipment market was valued at just over 176.2 billion dollars in [...]

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New Health and Safety Course Launching for Construction Sites

10th June 2022

Calling all surveyors, architects and engineers… Have you got the correct health and safety qualification [...]

Working With Construction Machinery During Stormy Weather

31st May 2022

The standard British weather is certainly upon us again. Over the last couple of weeks [...]

Further Investment Into Construction Training By CITB

24th May 2022

Construction is one of a few sectors that have such a huge impact on communities [...]

Plant Mover Training – Who Will It Benefit?

10th May 2022

Have you ever considered completing construction training, but you’re not directly involved in the industry? [...]

Electric diggers - Eco friendly construction site

How Can I Make A Construction Site More Environmentally Friendly?

26th April 2022

The environment and the state of our climate is a particularly large issue at present. [...]

Everything You Need To Know About The Site Safety Supervisor Course!

7th April 2022

Do you currently work within the construction sector, and wish to take on more responsibility? [...]

NPORS Training In Warm Weather – Our Top Tips

25th March 2022

As the glorious sun shines bright this week in Kent, we are reflecting on the [...]

The Benefits Of In-Company NPORS Training In Construction

17th March 2022

In-company or on-site NPORS training is becoming a popular option for companies who have their [...]

A guide to Abrasive Wheels training

4th March 2022

Using construction machinery in your everyday job is dangerous enough if health and safety is [...]

Working at Height – How can you prepare?

24th February 2022

After the UK was battered by not one, but three different storms in the space [...]

How can I become a construction site manager?

8th February 2022

If you’re already working in the construction industry, are you finding it hard to progress [...]

Health And Safety Courses That Every Business Should Invest In

14th January 2022

Health and safety can be a minefield in workplaces. It’s best for companies to know [...]

The top NPORS training courses for 2021 at the Diggerland Plant Training School

30th December 2021

As the end of another year draws closer, we take a look at the top [...]

Flail training – NPORS Courses in Kent

15th December 2021

Are you looking to expand your construction knowledge, and planning to invest in some additional [...]

Upcoming construction courses available at the Diggerland Plant Training School

30th November 2021

As 2021 is coming to an end, we have had a fantastic time training up [...]

Construction courses – How to become a site supervisor

5th November 2021

Are you looking to take the next step in your construction career? With a wide [...]

NPORS training – How to become a construction labourer

27th October 2021

Have you recently felt like you need a change in career, perhaps you want to [...]

5 ways that NPORS training benefits your business

18th October 2021

Providing the correct training when essential is important for your business. If your company falls [...]

Why is Fire Warden training essential to any business?

11th October 2021

Fire warden training is required in every workplace. There should always be designated fire wardens [...]

What does an Appointed Person in Construction do?

6th October 2021

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become an appointed [...]

Are you working at height? Do you require Safety Harness training?

25th September 2021

According to statistics released from HSE (Health and Safety Executive), working at height is one [...]

N214 Ride on Roller course – NPORS training course of the month

17th August 2021

Road rollers are versatile, efficient and easy to use. Despite various models being available, they [...]

The NPORS Construction Site Safety Scheme – Are you ready to book?

2nd August 2021

Health and safety is one of the most important things that should be considered before [...]

Health and safety procedures still in place at the Diggerland Plant Training School

20th July 2021

As of yesterday, all of England’s remaining covid-19 restrictions were lifted. It’s huge news for [...]

Top tips for operating a mini digger

13th July 2021

A mini digger is a popular addition to any plant fleet, and can be used [...]

Health and Safety courses at Diggerland Plant Training School

6th July 2021

Do you find yourself needing qualifications in health and safety? You’ve come to the right [...]

Dumper courses – Get to grips with a dumper truck

29th June 2021

Dumper trucks are one of the main types of construction machinery used on most sites. [...]

Top tips for operating construction machinery in warm weather

18th June 2021

If you have a job coming up and need to operate construction machinery during the [...]

What training is needed to operate a mini digger?

11th June 2021

Excavators of all sizes are widely used throughout the construction and demolition industry, however the [...]

N202 NPORS Excavator 360 course – why should you book?

4th June 2021

An excavator is one of the most valuable types of plant equipment on a construction [...]

NPORS Training – What is it?

28th May 2021

Are you looking for companies offering NPORS training? Well you’ve come to the right place. [...]

Inside the cab of a komatsu PC138 excavator

20th May 2021

Here at the Diggerland Plant Training School we have plenty of construction courses available including [...]

The important of mental health on a construction site

11th May 2021

In association with mental health awareness week in the UK, we are discussing how mental [...]

What do you need to know about our NPORS roller courses?

5th May 2021

Anyone working in the construction industry will know that it’s not just excavators and dumpers [...]

Inside the cab of a JCB 3CX – What do you need to know as an operator?

23rd April 2021

The Excavator 180 course is one of our most popular courses for ambitious operators. Anyone [...]

Why would you use an excavator as a crane?

16th April 2021

Excavators are used for digging holes and trenches, and even demolition work, depending on the [...]

Why should you book onto our NPORS forward tipping dumper course?

9th April 2021

Are you looking to get a job in the construction industry, or simply need a [...]

What does the NPORS MEWP Scissor Lift course involve?

30th March 2021

As the world begins to slowly open back up, restrictions are being eased and more [...]

Running plant training courses during a pandemic

22nd March 2021

As COVID restrictions begin to ease, and a sense of normality slowly resuming, we want [...]

Will construction courses offer better pay for workers?

25th February 2021

Are you looking to gain extra qualifications to benefit you in the construction industry? According [...]

What Does The Quick Hitch Awareness Course Involve?

18th February 2021

Quick Hitches are very popular, and they are being used for many large excavators. Companies [...]

Top Health And Safety Tips For A Construction Site In The Winter

11th February 2021

When the cold, wintery weather hits, the UK comes to a halt until it’s cleared. [...]

The Importance Of Skid Steer Courses

4th February 2021

Skid steers also known as skid loaders or robots are a very adaptable type of [...]

Roller courses available at the Diggerland Plant Training School

28th January 2021

Have you ever driven by a construction site or past roadworks where a roller is [...]

Telehandler courses in Kent – why should you book?

21st January 2021

Telehandlers, also known as telescopic handlers are a type of plant equipment used in for [...]

N201 NPORS Excavator 180 course – why should you book?

14th January 2021

180° excavators are widely used throughout the construction industry. For most of us, we know [...]

Health and Safety Courses – Important Courses for the Construction Site

7th January 2021

The construction industry is one of the largest, yet dangerous sectors to work in. Similar [...]

Construction courses that may be helpful for the new help to buy scheme

3rd December 2020

The construction sector is one of the most in demand industries at present. As we [...]

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Pick the right plant training school for you

24th November 2020

Construction is one of the most important industries at the moment. As we are still [...]

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Rear tipping dumper courses – Why should you book?

12th November 2020

Dumper trucks are one of the most popular types of construction machinery seen on site, [...]

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