PLANT MOVER
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:
1-2 days,
dependant on any previous experience
Minimum age:
16
Novice candidate numbers:
18
Experience Worker Tests per day:
24
Variations:
Lift equipment
Earth moving equipment
Accessing equipment
Other
Wheeled articulated up to 15 tonne
Wheeled articulated over 15 tonne
Wheeled rigid up to 15 tonne
Wheeled rigid over 15 tonne
Tracked up to 10 tonne
Tracked over 10 tonne
Ride on Roller
Card options:
5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate,
2-year CSCS trained operator red card
Price:
£150 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
WHAT DOES THE A1 SAFETY TRAINING NPORS
PLANT MOVER TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
PLANT MOVER TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
Have a working Knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
Be able to locate and identify the major components of the Machine and explain their functions
Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Plant mover use
Prepare machinery for use and Operate machinery safely and efficiently
Conduct all necessary safety checks at the Work area
Environmental considerations
Storage and transport of machinery attachments
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for Machine transportation
Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PLANT MOVER TRAINING COURSE
PLANT MOVER TRAINING COURSE
What is a Plant Mover course?
The NPORS plant mover course is designed for those operators that need move tracked, wheeled or roller equipment around the yard or site but not use them for the function which they were designed. This is included in the NPORS Plant mover training course – N132
Venue and equipment requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate machine
- Varying terrain and slopes
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Tracked, wheeled, roller machinery
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
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
- Travel over slopes
- Travel through restrictions
- Travel through chicane
- Travel machines forwards and backwards
- Travel wheeled machines total of 200 meters
- Travel tracked machines total of 60 metres
- Travel roller 20 metres
- Park machine safely and isolate
- Pass mark is less than 40 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
- Time allowed is 20 minutes per machine
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
Also known as:
Digger, Machine, Slew, 360° slew, Excavator, Tracked digger, Wheeled digger, Wheeled 360 excavator, Earthmover, 360° Excavator, 360° digger, Under 10 tonne machine, Over 10 tonne machine, Micro digger, Micro Excavator, Muck shifter Forward tipping dumper, dumper, dump truck, Material handler, FTD, Pedestrian roller, Ride on articulated roller, Ride on rigid roller, Ride on heavy duty roller, Ride on vibrating roller, Dead weight roller, Ride on articulated/vibrating roller
Manufactures:
Hymac, JCB, Komatsu, Kobelco, Kubota, New Holland, Takeuchi, CAT, Bobcat, Volvo, LiuGong, Doosan, Hitachi, Sany, Liebherr, Case
Functions:
Excavate, dig, load, grade, level, use as a crane, operate attachments, dozer blade