N132 - Plant Mover

• Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant legislation and guidelines

• Site safety awareness

• Pre operational checks

• Carry out site safety checks

• Operation of plant

• Maneuvering machines around the site

• End of shift checks

Course Summary

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• Gain 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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Course Duration

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• Novice: Where full training is required. 6 Candidates: 1 Machine: 1 Instructor: Duration : 1 day

• Refresher and Tests: Where candidates require refresher training and may need some remedial tuition. 6 Candidates: 1 Machine: 1 Instructor: 1 Day

Certification

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Our construction plant courses can be delivered with either NPORS or our own in-house accreditation. On successful completion of the course candidates will therefore receive certification per their preference.