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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.

12/11/2026

🚧 Reducing the risk of utility strikes on site 🚧

Our combined EUSR Category 1 & 2 course is for anyone involved in locating underground services or carrying out excavation work.

You’ll learn how to locate underground utilities before work begins and how to excavate safely using hand tools and hand-held power tools.

To book a place for yourself or your team, get in touch with Blackwood Training.

🗓️ Tuesday 8th December
📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire

10/11/2026

🚧 Safer working around plant starts with knowing what the alerts mean.🚧

The NOCN Assured Human Form Recognition (HFR) Plant Proximity Safety course is a half-day session for plant operators, site operatives and supervisors.

You’ll learn what HFR systems can detect, what the alerts mean and where the technology has its limits. We’ll also cover how to use Digital Thumbs Up (DTU) when working around machinery.

To book a place for yourself or your team, get in touch with Blackwood Training.

🗓️ Monday 7th December
📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire

06/11/2026

A wee bit of Friday feedback to round off the week. 👏

Big well done on passing your digger ticket! It was great having you in at Blackwood, and we’ll see you back next year for your VQ!
..If you fancy getting into plant but aren’t sure where to start, give us a shout. You don’t need years of experience to get going. We’ll talk you through the courses and help you find the right one for you.

📞 01560 090 675
📩 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire

30/10/2026

The new Blackwood Training website is live! 💻

https://blackwoodtraining.co.uk/

We’ve been busy behind the scenes getting everything together, making it easier to see what’s on offer and find the training you need.

From getting your first ticket to renewing your qualifications or working towards your Blue Card, we’re here to help you get on with the next step.

Have a look around, and if you’re unsure which course is right for you or your team, give us a shout. We’ll talk you through it.

🌐 blackwoodtraining.co.uk
📞 01560 090 675
✉️ [email protected]

21/10/2026

🚧 CPCS A59A – 360° Tracked Excavator (Above & Below 10T) 🚧

Looking to get your excavator ticket or take the next step in your plant operating career?

Our CPCS A59A training covers operating 360° tracked excavators safely and confidently on site.

Whether you're new to the machine or looking to get qualified, our experienced instructors will help get you on the right track.

Interested? Give the team a shout!

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire

20/10/2026

🚧 CPCS A73 – Plant Vehicle Marshal | 27th & 28th October 🚧

Busy sites need good communication, especially when there's heavy plant and machinery on the move!

We've got spaces available on our CPCS A73 Plant Vehicle Marshal course, running 27th & 28th October at Blackwood Training Academy.

Learn how to safely direct plant movements, communicate with operators and help keep everyone on site out of harm's way.

Looking to get qualified? Give our team a shout and get booked in!

📅 27th & 28th October
📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire

19/10/2026

🚧 EUSR CAT 1 & 2 🚧

Working around underground services? Make sure you've got the right training to do the job safely.

We've got spaces available on our EUSR CAT 1 & 2 course on Wednesday 28th October at Blackwood Training Academy.

Ideal for anyone working on or around sites where underground utilities are present.

📅 Wednesday 28th October
📍 Blackwood Training Academy

Get yourself booked in!

📞 01560 090 675
📧 [email protected]

Blackwood Plant Hire

15/10/2026

🎃 TRICK OR TRAINING? WIN A £500 TRAINING VOUCHER! 👻

We've heard some absolute horror stories from construction sites over the years and it’s no secret theres a serious shortage of skilled workers across the construction industry, as always at Blackwood Training we continue do our bit to help get the right people into the trade. 💪

And we need your help!

Know someone who's good with their hands, enjoys being outdoors, has a bit of common sense and isn't frightened of a hard day's graft? 👀

Maybe it's a young person looking for their first job, someone fed up with sitting behind a desk, or a mate who's been talking about changing careers for years but never quite got round to it... Sound like somebody you know?

Tag them below and tell us why they'd be worth giving a shot. We'll pick one lucky person to receive a £500 voucher towards training at Blackwood Training Academy... and yes, you can nominate yourself too. 😜

Entries close on Halloween, 31st October. 🎃

T&Cs apply. Course eligibility and availability apply.

Blackwood Plant Hire

07/10/2026

💧 NATIONAL WATER HYGIENE & DOMS COURSE 💧
📍 Limited spaces available!
📅 This Saturday – 10th October
Looking to complete your National Water Hygiene (DOMS) course? 🚰

Don’t miss out — we have a limited number of spaces remaining for this Saturday’s course.

✅ National Water Hygiene
✅ DOMS training
✅ Professional & practical training
✅ Essential certification for working in the water industry
⚠️ Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid missing out!
📩 Message us today to secure your place.

30/09/2026

🚨 New kit has landed at Blackwood Training Academy🚨

Our new branded JCB digger has arrived with a dumper and roller in the post to be on the training ground next week, giving delegates even more opportunity to train on modern, industry-standard equipment.

A big thanks to George McKnight and the team at Scot JCB Ltd for their support in getting the new machines ready for action. 🙌

The new JCB will also feature Safety Shield, helping us continue to bring the latest plant safety innovation into the training environment.

🎥 We’ve put together a quick video to give you a first look.

Want to get behind the controls yourself?

👉 Book your plant training with Blackwood Training Academy and come and try them out.

Another great investment from Blackwood Plant Hire into the future of operator training. 👏

📞 01560 090 675
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Unit 24 Magbiehill Park
Kilmarnock
KA33DX

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.blackwoodtraining.co.uk/

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