N133 Plant Marshal – NPORS Accredited

Overview

The N133 Plant Marshal NPORS Certification equips participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and expertise to safely and effectively communicate with and guide plant machinery. This course is designed for plant operators who need both practical and theoretical training to confidently direct and position machinery as part of their routine on-site duties.

This certification is critical for individuals working as plant machinery marshals, ensuring they can perform their roles in compliance with safety standards. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of legal requirements, safety procedures, and industry best practices. The course also covers essential documentation and equipment classifications, providing a solid foundation for ensuring safe and compliant operations on-site.

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

Course Objectives

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of the plant marshal
  • Ensure safe positioning and manoeuvring of plant machinery
  • Learn the correct signals to be used for communication
  • Develop skills to effectively deal with emergencies
  • Identify and explain potential hazards associated with plant operations
  • Understand relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Conduct pre-operational checks to ensure equipment safety
  • Guide and direct plant machinery into designated areas, including parking and tipping locations

Audience

The NPORS N133 Plant Marshal Certification is designed for individuals seeking comprehensive training and assessment in guiding and directing vehicles and machinery on-site. This certification equips participants with the skills necessary to ensure safe and efficient operations, making it ideal for those involved in plant management and operations.

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: Course Duration is one day. However, options vary to accommodate differing levels.

Novice training – one day with a maximum of three delegates. Refresher training – one day with a maximum of three delegates. Assessment only (no training) – maximum of six delegates

Duration will be confirmed once previous experience is given.

Upon a successful completion you will gain the knowledge of:

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

Course content

Course duration

1 day

Maximum delegates

3 (Novice or Refresher) 6 (Assessment Only)

Location type

Classroom-based & Practical 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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