In its latest initiative to develop the skills and qualifications of employees at all levels of its business, A-Plant has extended its Skilled and Qualified Workforce Programme, which has already enabled 180 staff to gain a formal NVQ qualification, with a further 400 following in their footsteps.

The hirer has joined forces with several training partners, and a total of three NVQ courses are being offered through an OSAT (on site assessment and training) programme, namely NVQ Level 2 in Carry and Deliver Goods for Drivers, NVQ Level 2 in Hire and Rental Operations for Rental Managers, and NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance for Fitters.

Since the programme was launched, more than 50% of A-Plant’s drivers have achieved the NVQ Level 2 in Carry and Deliver Goods, with a further 20% currently on the Programme and the remainder due to be signed up. More than 80% of hire managers have successfully achieved the NVQ Level 2 in Hire and Rental Operations, and almost half of the company’s fitters have completed the NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance.