PLUS Plant for Utilities Scheme

Why choose PLUS?

Training and assessment is held on your site.

• No need to travel to a designated test centre.
• Training and assessment is delivered in a real working environment.
• This minimises off-the-job time for those being trained, reducing travel costs. As the machinery being used is your own, it increases the relevance of the training.

Training is tailored to the individual’s experience.

The training is relevant

• The training and assessment is waste and recycling industry specific created for plant machinery operators in the utilities sector.
• Workers are trained to use the attachments on plant machinery that are applicable to their role.

Built with industry for industry

• PLUS was developed in collaboration with employers within the utilities sector in response to the unique requirements of the waste and recycling industries.

Visibility and transparency

• You can see exactly what training an individual has received by category, capacities and attachments via EUSR. This online register is available 24/7. EUSR supports the recruitment process and reduces duplication of plant training.

Quality Assurance

• PLUS trainers must have industry knowledge and experience, as well as training delivery and assessment qualifications to access our Approved Providers