At DiggerTraining.com, we offer fully accredited NPORS Onsite Excavator Training at your location — anywhere in the UK. Whether you’re a construction firm, plant hire company, or an individual with access to a machine, our trainers will come directly to your site, bringing expert instruction, assessments, and certification to your doorstep.
No travel, no downtime. Our trainer brings the course to your site, saving your team time and reducing costs.
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We won’t be beaten on price. If you find it cheaper, we’ll beat it.
We’ve been rated ‘Excellent’ in our recent audit, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance in every course we deliver.
We train your team using your own machines and real job environments, making the learning more relevant and immediately applicable.
At our Peterborough training centre, we are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable, and fully accredited NPORS Digger Training that helps you get certified, save money, and boost your career in construction, plant operation, and civil engineering.
Nationally and internationally recognised, industry-approved digger, excavator, and plant operator qualifications.
With excellent student feedback and proven success.
Including evenings and weekends for maximum flexibility.
Designed to fit around your work and site schedules.
We won’t be beaten on price for NPORS digger training.
Cost-effective bundles for individuals, employers, and site teams.
trusted by hundreds of learners and major construction employers across the UK.
Whether you’re transitioning from smaller excavators or starting fresh, our team is ready to support you.
At Digger Training, we’re proud of our 98% pass rate and the glowing reviews from our trainees. Ready to start your journey?
Yes. Construction sites require a recognised card such as NPORS or CPCS.
No, unless you plan to drive the machine on public roads.
Minimum 16
Yes, as long as they meet ID and language requirements.
Yes, with an NPORS-CSCS logo card.
Safety boots, high-vis clothing, hard hat, and gloves are typically required.
Novice: 4-10 days ( Depending on course, machinery, Group of people)
Experienced Drivers : 2-3 days.
Price depending on course, machinery, type and location.
Mini digger: landscaping/residential.
360 excavator: major groundwork/infrastructure.
No, novice courses cover all basics.
Risk assessments, lifting operations, trench work, and machine checks.
Mini digger plus 360 excavator for versatility.
You need a conversion course, usually shorter than full novice training.
Housing developments, civil engineering, landscaping, demolition. Highway
(Depending the region they live in)
£130–£160/day (entry-level), £180–£220/day (experienced).
Yes, especially with CSCS logo.
High due to ongoing housing and infrastructure projects.
Many employers overseas accept NPORS, particularly in Europe and the Middle East.
Every 3–5 years
You can retake after additional training.
Recommended every 3–5 years.
Yes, via a conversion course.
Cards typically last 3–5 years, depending on the scheme.
Yes, for self-employed operators or limited companies.
1–2 weeks is ideal. But we have many instructor so we are flexible.
Yes, nationwide.
We offer multilingual instructors or interpreters.
You must be fit to operate machinery safely.
Hire companies often require proof of training.
Our training centre pass rate is above 98% due to practical focus.
Yes, employers can check cards via the NPORS database.
Consider machine type, job role, and future career plans.
Yes, NPORS includes specialist lifting endorsements.
It can be combined with a Health & Safety test for CSCS requirements.
Site cards include CSCS logo; non-site cards are for industrial or agricultural use.