Operators who currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant stated on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date of application. Operators

For operators who do not currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ, a Trained Operator card will be issued which is valid for two years from the date of application. During this two year period operators will be required to register for

You can apply for a transitional NPORS/CSCS trained operator card via npors.com from mid September 2016. Operators may apply directly or employers may apply on behalf of their operators via this service.