CITB continues to standardise plant training across the construction industry, with phase two of its new standards due to be launched in June 2025.
CITB and the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) have been working together closely to introduce short-course training standards for plant categories that reflect the increased requirements and responsibilities for plant operators.
Following updates to the phase one standards in December, the next tranche of 19 standards will be unveiled in June.
Once again, the standards are being developed in collaboration with industry working groups, consisting of employers, training providers and federations. The changes will ensure employers see a return on their investment by producing competent, work-ready plant operators, who have received training from experts.
Phase two standards will cover:
Excavator 360 Below 10 Tonnes: Tracked Training
Excavator 360 Above 10 Tonnes: Wheeled Training
Excavator 360 below 10 Tonnes: Wheeled Training
Excavator 360 Above 10 Tonnes: Lifting Operations suspended loads Training
Excavator 180 Below 10 Tonnes: Lifting Operations Training
Excavator 360° Lifting operations – Suspended loads
Excavator 180° Lifting operations – Suspended loads
Excavator 180 Below 5 Tonnes Training
Excavator 180 Above 5 Tonnes Training
Forward Tipping Dumper: Tracked Training
Dump Truck: Articulated Chassis, Up To 15 Tonnes Training
Dump Truck: Rigid Chassis, Up To 15 Tonnes Training
Dump Truck: Rigid Chassis, Up To 50 Tonnes Training
Dump Truck: Rigid Chassis, All Sizes (Wheeled) Training
Dump Truck: Rigid Chassis, All Sizes (Tracked) Training
Telescopic Handler: Suspended Loads (Non-Rough Terrain) Training
Telescopic Handler: Industrial Telescopic Training
Telescopic Handler: Up To 9 Metres Training
Telescopic Handler: All Sizes Including 360 Slew Training
