N403 – Vehicle Marshall

Course Objective:

This NPORS Vehicle Marshall training programme is designed for any personnel who are required to work as a Vehicle Marshall.

 

Experienced Worker Test,
upon successful completion the candidate will be able to:

Have a basic understanding of the industry and the relevant legislation , the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a vehicle marshall.
Have knowledge to 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 marshall duties.
Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area including stop blocks and tipping areas.
Set up exclusion zone for unloading.
Guise machinery in a forward and reverse direction including confined spaces and “blind areas” safely and effectively.
Environmental considerations.
Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

Course content

Health and safety legislation, as it applies to Plant Operators.
Theoretical knowledge of plant operations.
Operator's responsibilities, with regards to daily/weekly checks of machine.
Familiarity with the equipment and use of Operator's manual.
Safe and best practice in practical plant operating methods.
A rigorous practical and theory based NPORS assessment.