Machinery training providers teach people how to operate, set up and use equipment safely and competently. Courses may cover construction and lifting plant, forklifts, agricultural machinery, warehouse equipment and machinery used in manufacturing or workshops. Training is often tailored to the type of machine, the work being carried out and the learner's previous experience. Instruction commonly combines classroom or online learning with practical exercises, covering controls, safe working procedures, hazard awareness, pre-use checks and emergency responses. Some courses include assessment of a learner's ability to operate equipment, while others focus on familiarisation, refresher training or basic inspection and maintenance. Training may take place at a provider's premises or at a customer's workplace, using its own machinery. Businesses can arrange courses for individuals or groups, including training for new operators and staff changing roles.