AIM OF THE COURSE
To provide candidates with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to operate as a Plant Machinery Marshal in accordance with NPORS standards. This includes preparing for plant movement, guiding machinery safely, maintaining effective communication with operators, understanding site hazards and ground conditions, and ensuring correct positioning within a safe system of work and traffic management plan.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
This course is essential for individuals responsible for directing and controlling plant machinery movements on-site, particularly within high-risk environments such as construction and industrial settings. It is ideal for those acting as Plant Machinery Marshals (Banksmen) who play a critical role in ensuring safe manoeuvring and reducing the risk of accidents involving plant equipment.
COURSE SUMMARY
This course equips personnel with the knowledge and practical skills required for the safe direction, control, and management of plant machinery movements on-site. Training includes:
- Relevant Health & Safety legislation and regulations
- Company procedures for plant movement and manoeuvring
- Roles and responsibilities of the Plant Machinery Marshal and plant operator
- Conducting and interpreting risk assessments and method statements
- Key site considerations including ground conditions, hazards, and surrounding activity
- Correct use and interpretation of hand signals and communication methods
- Selection and use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- NPORS Theory and Practical Assessments
LOCATIONS
Training and assessment can be delivered at our training centre or on-site at your premises, subject to meeting the required site specifications.
COURSE DURATION
1 Day
HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have successfully passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environmental Test within the last 2 years to be eligible for the NPORS CSCS Trained Operator Card. This is not required for the Traditional Operator Card but can be included if requested.
TESTING & CERTIFICATION
All candidates will complete the Full NPORS Theory & Practical Test and on successful completion will be issued with A 5 year NPORS Traditional Operator card or a 2 year NPORS CSCS Trained Operator card.