N034 Plant Supervisor Awareness – NPORS Accredited

Overview

The N034 Plant Supervisor Awareness NPORS Certification is a one-day training program specifically designed for supervisors, team leaders, and managers involved in overseeing plant operations. The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure safe and efficient management of plant equipment and operations in the workplace. It is particularly valuable for organisations seeking to comply with legal safety requirements, such as PUWER 98 Regulation 9, which mandates that all work equipment be used safely and properly maintained by qualified personnel.

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of a supervisor’s roles and responsibilities, covering key areas such as policies, procedures, legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and traffic management.

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in plant supervision, enabling them to create a safer, more compliant workplace. With a focus on both practical and theoretical knowledge, this NPORS-accredited course ensures that supervisors are well-prepared to lead with confidence and help their organisations meet national safety and operational standards.

The course is fully accredited by NPORS and adheres to national standards and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Course Objectives

  • Defining the roles and responsibilities of supervisors
  • Verifying test certifications for equipment and accessories
  • Supervising tasks across various work environments
  • Delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings
  • Communicating effectively with management and operators
  • Developing safe systems of work and conducting risk assessments
  • Leading debrief sessions to review lessons learned and improve future practices

Audience

The NPORS N034 Plant Supervisor Awareness Certification is designed for supervisors responsible for overseeing plant operations. It is ideal for individuals seeking to ensure workplace safety and compliance, while also improving their supervisory skills.

Additional Information

For those seeking a CSCS logo on their operator card, please note that a Health, Safety, & Environment Test must have been passed within the last two years.

Please Note: The course is conducted over one day. Upon completion, participants will have a heightened understanding of plant supervision, helping to promote safer and more efficient workplace operations.

Candidates who hold previous experience may be eligible for an experienced worker test.

Upon a successful completion you will gain the knowledge of:

Have a basic understanding of plant machinery / equipment, the dangers of working in construction, their responsibilities as a supervisor, selection of work equipment, procedures in order to work safely within the environment
Have a basic understanding of a supervisor responsibilities and relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including relevant risk assessments method statement and traffic management systems
Be able to supervise the work safely and identify various hazards including dangers of working in construction and emergency rescue procedures
Have an underpinning knowledge of the manufacturer’s manual / handbook for the equipment
Be able to check certification for equipment and accessories including PPE
Correctly risk assess the task and implement a safe system of work, prepare a step by step method statement including selection of equipment to be used
Allocate team roles and responsibilities through a toolbox talk / safety briefing
Oversee task ensuring the team safely follows the step by step safe system of work
Liaise with management and operators
Deliver a debrief meeting with the team and discuss any lesson learned during specific task

Course content

Course duration

1 day

Maximum delegates

6

Location type

Classroom-based Assessed Course

Upon successfully completing the course you will be sent an NPORS card certifying you have passed this course.

Your days will include a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon, you will also be allowed a 30 minute break for lunch.

Ensure your bring your OWN lunch.

You must bring or know your national insurance number.

You will need to bring full PPE.

Location

Glanville Training Academy Ltd - Plympton

Plympton Recycling and Transfer Station
Galileo Close, Newnham Industrial Estate
Plympton, Plymouth
Devon, PL7 4JW

Please contact us at least 48 hours before the day of training to advise us on any additional requirements that we may need to consider for the training to successfully take place.

Course cancellations made within 5 working days prior of the course date, or, where delegates fail to attend the training course on the course date, will be charged in full. All cancellations must be made in writing. Delegate substitutions may be made prior to the course start date giving written notice. (If any further information required please refer to T&Cs).

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