Operator Card Renewals

Operators will receive a renewal notification from either their Accredited Training Provider with whom they completed their assessment with or directly from NPORS within two months of the renewal date.

This notice will allow the operator to renew via two methods:

Refresher Training

Employers must take into consideration the need to conduct refresher training . This requirement is covered under the Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999.

Signing of the renewal slip

Confirmation by their employer that the operator is still competent to safely operate the item of plant machinery or equipment, and has been accident free during this time. (Please see the statement on the reverse of the renewal slip "Section 13")

Operator Card Cost

The cost for an Operator Card is £25 + VAT (£30.00).

Operator Photograph

All NPORS cards now require your photograph, if your old card didn’t have your photograph you will need to send two photographs, which must adhere to the following criteria:

Must be a passport sized photo (35mm x 45mm);

Face and shoulders only in the frame;

No hats must be worn, except religious dress;

No dark glasses to be worn;

The background must be white;

Your name must be printed on the reverse of the photograph

Providing there are no queries the Operator Card is usually returned to the training provider within seven days. (Allow ten days for postage).