PLANT MARSHAL
Training course
TRAINING COURSE
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
Awarding Body:
National Plant Operators Registration Scheme
NPORS
Training course type:
On-site training and assessment,
On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only
Duration:
1 day
Minimum age:
16
Novice candidate numbers:
3
Experience Worker Tests per day:
6
Variations:
Industrial
Construction
Port & marine
Card options:
5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate,
Price:
£150 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
WHAT DOES THE A1 SAFETY TRAINING NPORS
PLANT MARSHAL TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
PLANT MARSHAL TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a vehicle marshal
Have knowledge of the equipment to be used and be conversant with methods statements, risk assessments and permits to work
Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use
Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
Agree communication signal and emergency procedures
Guide machinery in a forward and reverse direction including confined spaces and ‘blind areas’ safely and efficiently
Define and identify the different types of underground services
Carry out all end of shift and safe storage procedures
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PLANT MARSHAL TRAINING COURSE
PLANT MARSHAL TRAINING COURSE
What is the role of a plant marshal?
A vehicle marshal is responsible for the movement of vehicles and plant on a construction site. They help to ensure that vehicles and plant can move around a site safely, taking into account the surrounding hazards, ground conditions and site layout. This is included in the NPORS Vehicle Marshal Training – N403
Venue and equipment requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate machine
- Vehicles
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Operators’ manual for machinery
- Risk assessment completed
PPE requirements:
- Suitable head protection
- Suitable eye protection
- Suitable hearing protection
- Suitable work clothes including wet weather
- Gloves
- Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
- High Viz
HSE further information:
- Avoiding danger from overhead power cables guidance GS6
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf - Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg47.pdf - PUWER Regulation
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf
Theory assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
Practical assessment criteria:
- Pre use and operational checks of work area
- Communication agreed before work starts
- Demonstrate hand signals
- Guide vehicle through restrictions forward and in reverse
- Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
- Time allowed is 20 mins
How much does the course cost?
£150 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
TRAINING COURSE
RECOGNITION
RECOGNITION
Useful in industries:
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Construction, Marine, Industrial, Fencing, Landscaping, Civils, Highways, Quarrying, Environmental
Also known as:
Truck, lorry, grab
Functions:
Guide machine through site