Plant and Equipment Maintenance New Entrant Training
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Plant and Equipment Maintenance New Entrant Training Programme
Course Overview
Qualify your new recruit or develop staff to the role of Plant and Equipment Maintenance Technician
This programme is aimed at workers in the role of Plant Maintenance Operative or Technician. Delegates attend a 9-week modular training programme delivered in block release over 18 months, and are awarded a ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction).
The training focuses on both practical maintenance skills on hire fleet equipment and theoretical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and non-mechanical systems. Learners receive additional support through the QualsDirect system and Cademy eLearning resources, helping them consolidate knowledge and track their qualification progress.
Programme duration
18 months
Aimed at
New or recent recruits to plant and equipment maintenance roles, or for development of internal staff.
Upcoming Programmes and Dates
When
w/c 13th April 2026 until w/c 5th July 2027
Training starts at 12.30pm on day 1 and finishes at 12.30pm on day 5
Where
Pen-y-Bont, OSWESTRY, SY10 9JQ
Duration
9 Weeks in Block-Release Format across 18 Months
Programme Content

Programme Delivery – Block Release Format
Training is delivered at a dedicated facility in Penybont, Shropshire. Each training week starts at 12:30 on Day 1 and finishes at 12:30 on Day 5, providing four full days of contact time. Accommodation is provided for learners across the UK.
We aim to have a September and April start each year, see above for upcoming dates.
Programme Benefits
Programme Costs
The full programme costs £2,000 plus VAT*, invoiced in three instalments, and includes all the training, induction and on-site NVQ assessment required to complete the qualification.
CITB-registered companies can claim grant which would cost down to zero (before VAT), assuming delegates attend in full and achieve the NVQ.
* Pricing is for the pilot programme and may be subject to change on future intakes
Get in Touch
If you’d like further information on up-skilling your workforce, please contact us on 0121 380 4617 or by e-mail training@hae.org.uk.