Blackwood Training

Blackwood Training Blackwood Training Academy has been set up to address
the skills shortages facing the Construction industry. We are accredited through CPCS, NPORS, EUSR & CSCS.

Our highly qualified trainers bring a wealth of experience and can tailor courses to suit.

🚧 NPORS PLANT MACHINERY MARSHAL – 15TH SEPTEMBER 🚧Want to improve your site skills and gain the knowledge needed to safe...
04/09/2026

🚧 NPORS PLANT MACHINERY MARSHAL – 15TH SEPTEMBER 🚧

Want to improve your site skills and gain the knowledge needed to safely marshal plant and machinery?

Our NPORS Plant Machinery Marshal course at Blackwood Training Academy covers the practical skills and procedures needed to help coordinate plant movements safely around busy construction sites.

✅ NPORS Plant Machinery Marshal training
✅ Professional training & assessment
✅ Practical, hands-on instruction
✅ Experienced instructors
✅ Safe plant movement & site procedures
✅ Ideal for construction and site operatives

📅 15th September
📍 Blackwood Training Academy

Spaces are available – get in touch with the team to secure your place.

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire / Blackwood Training

🚨 CPCS A56B DUMP TRUCK TRAINING 🚨📅 21st–25th SeptemberLooking to gain your CPCS A56B Dump Truck qualification and take t...
03/09/2026

🚨 CPCS A56B DUMP TRUCK TRAINING 🚨
📅 21st–25th September

Looking to gain your CPCS A56B Dump Truck qualification and take the next step in your plant operator career?

Our upcoming course at Blackwood Training Academy combines practical, hands-on training with the knowledge needed to operate safely, confidently and efficiently on site.

✅ Professional CPCS training & testing
✅ Practical, hands-on machine experience
✅ Experienced instructors
✅ Safe and efficient operating techniques
✅ Suitable for new operators
✅ Industry-recognised CPCS qualification

📍 Blackwood Training Academy
Spaces are limited – get in touch to secure your place.

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

🚨 NPORS SLINGER & SIGNALLER – 17TH & 18TH SEPTEMBER 🚨Looking to gain your NPORS Slinger & Signaller qualification and bu...
02/09/2026

🚨 NPORS SLINGER & SIGNALLER – 17TH & 18TH SEPTEMBER 🚨

Looking to gain your NPORS Slinger & Signaller qualification and build the skills needed to safely support lifting operations on site?

Our upcoming course at Blackwood Training Academy combines practical, hands-on instruction with professional training and assessment.

✅ Professional NPORS training & assessment
✅ Practical, hands-on instruction
✅ Experienced instructors
✅ Learn safe lifting & signalling procedures
✅ Ideal for new & experienced operatives
✅ Build valuable skills for working across construction sites

📅 17th & 18th September
Spaces are available now – get in touch with the Blackwood Training Academy team to book your place.

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire / Blackwood Training

⚠️ EUSR CAT 1 & 2 – Spaces Available📅 14th September📍 Blackwood Training Academy, StewartonWe still have spaces availabl...
01/09/2026

⚠️ EUSR CAT 1 & 2 – Spaces Available

📅 14th September
📍 Blackwood Training Academy, Stewarton

We still have spaces available on our upcoming EUSR CAT 1 & 2 course, covering the safe location of underground services and safe excavation practices.

✅ Using CAT & Genny equipment to locate buried services
✅ Safe digging and excavation practices
✅ Correct use of hand tools around underground utilities
✅ Supports compliance with HSE HSG47 guidance
✅ EUSR card valid for 3 years

Ideal for operatives, supervisors and anyone involved in excavation or underground service detection.

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Get in touch to secure your place.

🚜 CPCS A59A TRACKED EXCAVATOR COURSE📅 21st September – 2nd OctoberLooking to build your excavator skills and gain an ind...
31/08/2026

🚜 CPCS A59A TRACKED EXCAVATOR COURSE
📅 21st September – 2nd October

Looking to build your excavator skills and gain an industry-recognised CPCS qualification?

Our upcoming CPCS A59A Tracked Excavator course is suitable for new operators looking to develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence required to operate safely and effectively on site.

✅ Suitable for new operators
✅ Professional CPCS training & testing
✅ Practical, hands-on operator training
✅ Experienced and knowledgeable instructors
✅ Build confidence operating a tracked excavator
✅ Industry-recognised CPCS qualification

Places are available now for the September course at Blackwood Training Academy.

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire

Friday Feedback at Blackwood Training Academy 🙌A big thank you to all of our candidates for the great feedback and for c...
28/08/2026

Friday Feedback at Blackwood Training Academy 🙌

A big thank you to all of our candidates for the great feedback and for choosing to train with us.

Here are a few of the recent comments we’ve received:

✅ CPCS Dozer
“Fantastic course — staff are all so friendly and go the extra mile. Great team all round and I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the training centre.”

✅ NPORS Plant Loader Securer
“Really enjoyed the Plant Loader Securer course. The trainer was knowledgeable, professional and explained everything clearly, making the training easy to understand and follow. The practical side was particularly useful and helped build confidence in safely securing plant and equipment for transportation.”

✅ CPCS ADT
“I recently completed the Dump Truck training course and was very impressed with the whole experience. The trainer was excellent in both the classroom and practical training. The course was delivered to a high standard and was both informative and enjoyable.”

Thanks again to everyone who takes the time to leave feedback, it’s always appreciated by the full team.

To book your next course, get in touch:

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire / Blackwood Training

🚜 DOZER TRAINING AT BLACKWOOD TRAINING ACADEMY 🚜A big well done to two candidates from TG Wilson, who recently completed...
26/08/2026

🚜 DOZER TRAINING AT BLACKWOOD TRAINING ACADEMY 🚜

A big well done to two candidates from TG Wilson, who recently completed their novice Dozer training with Peter Skelding and both went on to successfully pass. 👏

During the course, the lads gained plenty of practical machine time covering:

✅ Slot excavation
✅ Top stripping
✅ Creating slopes and berms
✅ Backfilling
✅ Fine trimming

Great to hear they enjoyed the course, and we’ve got a CPCS Dozer course coming up this September.

📅 14th–25th September
📍 Blackwood Training Academy

Looking to gain your CPCS Dozer qualification?

Get in touch to book your place.

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

⚠️ EUSR CAT 1 & 2 – Spaces Available📅 Thursday 27th August📍 Blackwood Training Academy, StewartonWe still have spaces av...
24/08/2026

⚠️ EUSR CAT 1 & 2 – Spaces Available

📅 Thursday 27th August
📍 Blackwood Training Academy, Stewarton

We still have spaces available on our upcoming EUSR CAT 1 & 2 course, covering the safe location of underground services and safe excavation practices.

✅ Using CAT & Genny equipment to locate buried services
✅ Safe digging and excavation practices
✅ Correct use of hand tools around underground utilities
✅ Supports compliance with HSE HSG47 guidance
✅ EUSR card valid for 3 years

Ideal for operatives, supervisors and anyone involved in excavation or underground service detection.

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Get in touch to secure your place.

🚧 NPORS Abrasive Wheels – 28th August 🚧Working with abrasive wheels? Make sure you have the knowledge and practical unde...
19/08/2026

🚧 NPORS Abrasive Wheels – 28th August 🚧

Working with abrasive wheels? Make sure you have the knowledge and practical understanding to use them safely and correctly.

📅 Friday 28th August
📍 Blackwood Training Academy

This NPORS course covers the safe selection, inspection, mounting and use of abrasive wheels, helping operators understand the key risks and correct working procedures.

✅ Safe use and handling
✅ Wheel selection and inspection
✅ Correct mounting procedures
✅ Practical, industry-focused training

To book your place or find out more:

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire / Blackwood Training

🚧 CITB SSSTS – 28th & 29th September 🚧 Take the next step in your construction career with the CITB Site Supervisor Safe...
18/08/2026

🚧 CITB SSSTS – 28th & 29th September 🚧

Take the next step in your construction career with the CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) at Blackwood Training Academy.

📅 Dates: 28th & 29th September

📍 Blackwood Training Academy Designed for those who have, or are about to take on, supervisory responsibilities on site.

✅ CITB Approved Course
✅ Essential training for Site Supervisors
✅ Experienced instructors
✅ Practical, industry-focused learning
✅ Limited places available

Build the knowledge and confidence to supervise safely, effectively and in line with current health and safety requirements.

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Training / Blackwood Plant Hire

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Kilmarnock
KA33DX

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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