Plant and safety training
Our plant and safety trainers have over 45 years of experience across the construction, utilities and farming industries. Bringing this cross-sector experience and in-depth understanding of machinery breadth and capability, our trainers help create a workforce that can operate required plant and supervise sites with safety and confidence.
Safety awareness training
Accident prevention, regulatory awareness, risk assessment, fire safety and reporting.
Develop a strong understanding of essential health and safety principles required for working safely on site. Training covers accident prevention, health and safety legislation, risk assessments and method statements, fire safety awareness, safe working practices, and the reporting of unsafe conditions, helping delegates contribute to a safer, more compliant working environment and prepare for the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test.
Construction site safety supervisor training
New and refresher courses comprising regulatory, occupational health & safety, inspections, COSHH, and safety leadership.
Develop the knowledge and confidence required to effectively supervise health, safety and welfare on construction sites. Training covers legal responsibilities, risk assessments and method statements, site hazards, accident prevention, effective communication, workforce supervision, and the practical application of health and safety legislation, helping supervisors promote safe working practices and maintain compliance across site operations.
Construction site safety manager training
Legislation, legal duties of stakeholders, risk assessments, site inspection, OSHH, noise and vibration management, communications, leadership, and much more.
Develop the skills and understanding required to manage health, safety and environmental performance across construction projects. Training covers legal duties, risk management, site set-up, hazard control, occupational health, environmental considerations, safety planning, monitoring and compliance, helping managers create safer, more efficient and legally compliant construction sites.
Plant operator training
Certified courses for a wide range of plant machinery, including excavators, dumpers, rollers, telescopic handlers and forklifts.
Develop the skills and confidence to safely operate a 360° excavator above 10 tonnes in a range of site environments. Training covers machine inspections, safe operating techniques, excavation activities, lifting operations, hazard awareness, and industry best practices to promote safe, efficient and compliant plant operation.
Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely operate a 360° excavator below 10 tonnes. Training covers machine checks, safe digging and loading techniques, site safety requirements, hazard awareness, and efficient operation to support safe, productive and compliant excavation work.
Build the practical skills required to safely operate a micro 360° excavator in confined and restricted work areas. Training covers pre-use inspections, excavation techniques, machine controls, site safety, hazard awareness, and safe operating practices to ensure efficient and compliant plant operation.
Develop the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a telescopic handler in construction, industrial and agricultural environments. Training covers machine inspections, load handling, lifting operations, manoeuvring techniques, stability awareness, and site safety procedures to support safe, efficient and compliant materials handling.
Gain the specialist skills required to safely operate a telescopic handler with suspended loads. Training covers lifting accessories, load stability, lift planning, signalling, safe lifting techniques, risk awareness, and industry best practices to ensure compliant and efficient lifting operations on site.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely operate a road roller for compaction and groundwork activities. Training covers machine inspections, compaction techniques, safe manoeuvring, hazard awareness, and site safety procedures to support efficient, compliant and high-quality groundworks operations.
Develop the skills and confidence to safely operate a rear tipping dump truck in construction and civil engineering environments. Training covers vehicle inspections, loading and tipping procedures, safe manoeuvring, hazard awareness, and site safety requirements to support efficient, compliant and productive site operations.
Gain the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a forward tipping dump truck across a range of site environments. Training covers pre-use inspections, loading and tipping techniques, safe travel procedures, hazard awareness, and site safety responsibilities to support efficient, compliant and productive material transportation.
Develop the practical skills required to safely operate a forward tipping mini dumper in confined and challenging site conditions. Training covers machine inspections, loading and tipping procedures, safe manoeuvring, hazard awareness, and site safety responsibilities to support efficient, compliant and productive material handling operations.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate an industrial counterbalance lift truck in a variety of workplace environments. Training covers pre-use inspections, load handling, stacking and de-stacking, manoeuvring techniques, and safety procedures to support efficient, compliant and safe materials handling operations.
Develop the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a material re-handler in recycling, waste management and industrial environments. Training covers machine inspections, attachment use, material handling techniques, safe loading operations, hazard awareness, and site safety procedures to support efficient, compliant and productive operations.
Develop the specialist skills required to safely use an excavator for lifting operations. Training covers lift planning, load estimation, lifting accessories, equipment inspections, signalling procedures, and regulatory requirements, helping operators carry out lifting tasks safely, efficiently and in compliance with current industry standards.
Develop an understanding of the safe selection, inspection and use of quick hitch systems on construction plant. Training covers attachment security, pre-use checks, common causes of attachment failure, legal responsibilities, and industry best practices to help reduce risk and promote safe, compliant site operations.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to safely locate and avoid underground services before excavation work begins. Training covers the correct use of cable avoidance tools and signal generators, service detection techniques, risk awareness, and safe digging practices to help prevent utility strikes and site incidents.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to safely move plant machinery on and around site. Training covers planning and preparation, loading and unloading procedures, safe transportation methods, hazard awareness, and site safety requirements, helping to ensure plant is relocated efficiently, safely and in compliance with industry best practices.
Marshal, banksman, signaller, and supervisor awareness training
Onsite training and assessment for personnel undertaking site marshal roles on the ground to direct traffic, plant, and cable avoidance.
Develop an understanding of the responsibilities involved in supervising plant operations safely and effectively. Training covers legal duties, risk management, operator competence, site safety procedures, and the safe coordination of plant activities, helping supervisors maintain compliance and promote a strong culture of safety on site.
Develop the knowledge and confidence to effectively supervise fork lift truck operations within the workplace. Training covers legal responsibilities, operational risk management, operator monitoring, workplace transport safety, and best practice supervision techniques to help maintain compliance and promote a safe working environment.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to safely direct lifting operations and attach loads for lifting. Training covers lifting accessories, load security, signalling techniques, communication methods, hazard awareness, and lift planning principles, helping to ensure safe, efficient and compliant lifting activities on site.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to work safely and effectively as a Plant Marshall on site. Training covers vehicle and plant movement control, communication methods, pedestrian safety, hazard awareness, and signalling techniques, helping to reduce risks and support safe, efficient site operations.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to work safely as an Excavator Marshall, supporting excavation and plant operations on site. Training covers signalling methods, communication techniques, exclusion zones, hazard awareness, and safe coordination of plant movements to help reduce risk and maintain safe working practices.
Develop the skills and awareness required to safely guide and coordinate vehicle movements in the workplace. Training covers recognised signalling techniques, effective communication, reversing operations, pedestrian safety, hazard identification, and traffic management procedures, helping to reduce the risk of accidents and support safe, efficient site operations.
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Why QEM?
Machinery and site safety
We deliver onsite training and assessment in the operation of plant, safety awareness, onsite safety supervision and management, equipping delegates with comprehensive operation and site safety expertise.
Responsive training
Our training works with, and is informed by the people, the plant and the project, offering immediate resolutions to specific questions and business safety goals.
Expert trainers
Our trainers have robust experience in a range of sectors that operate diverse plant and provide informed training that equips attendees with immediately relevant operation and safety skills.
Transferrable skills
Our training equips the workforce with expertise that will evolve alongside next-generation plant capability, and safety insights immediately applicable across several sectors.
Bespoke training
With appropriate lead time, we have the ability to create training that is specific to your operation, location and plant use requirements.
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