NPORS N133 Plant Machinery Marshal

NPORS N133 Plant Machinery Marshal Course Aims

The NPORS N133 Plant Machinery Marshal course teaches you knowledge and practical skills in marshalling, moving, parking, and working with plant machinery.

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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.

Have a basic understanding of the industry and the relevant legislation, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a vehicle / plant machinery marshal
Have knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular vehicle / machine to be guided
Have a good understanding of signs and signals, approved hand signals and different forms of communication
Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for vehicle / plant machinery marshal

Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area including stop blocks and tipping areas
Set up exclusion zone for loading / unloading
Guide machinery in a forward and reverse direction including confined spaces and “blind areas” safely and efficiently
Environmental considerations
Carry out all end of shift and shut down and parking procedures

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CITB Plant Standards & Grants

Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.

Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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This highly interactive practical and classroom-based training course concludes with practical assessment and theory tests, demonstrating the candidate’s full understanding of the training.

Novice Operator: 1 Day, maximum of 3 candidates

Experienced Operator: 1 Day test only, maximum of 6 candidates

Location: Nationwide Delivery on-site

There are no formal prerequisites, but it is beneficial for candidates to have some prior experience or knowledge of plant operations. A basic understanding of health and safety regulations is also advantageous.

Candidates should bring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety boots, a high-visibility vest, and a hard hat.

NPORS certification is recognised by employers across the UK and demonstrates a high standard of training and competence. It can enhance employment opportunities and ensure compliance with industry safety standards.

For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to have an NVQ qualification. If the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety, and Environment Test within the two years prior to application for the card and will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ.

For more information on required NVQ, contact us on 01623 287830.

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NPORS N133
Plant Machinery Marshal