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"The NPORS N133 Plant & Machinery Marshal Training Course is a comprehensive and hands-on program designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to become trained Plant & Machinery marshals. The course aims to train individuals to safely and efficiently guide Plant around site, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices.
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NPORS Excavator Banksman Training

What's does the NPORS Plant & Machinery Marshal Training Course course include? By the end of the training course you should have strong skills in the following areas:

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and your responsibilities as an excavation Marshall – Banks person

  • Have knowledge of equipment to be used and be conversant with method statements risk assessments and permits to work

  • Identify and maintain personal protective equipment appropriate for use

  • Conduct all pre-excavation checks

  • Agreed communication signals and emergency procedures

  • Safe positioning of Excavation Marshall-banks person

  • Define and identify the different types of underground services

  • Identify the risks that excavations can present and how people may be affected

  • Conduct all necessary safety checks of the work area

  • Carry out exploratory tasks

  • Identify the risks of excavating near to underground services and the safe digging Practises that should be adopted

  • Carry out all end of shift and shutdown procedures

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Do I have to attend the full course if I'm already experienced? 
This training activity is available for experienced workers who can take an experienced worker test on site. Up to 6 experienced worker tests can be carried out in a day

What is the price of the NPORS Plant & Machinery Marshal Training Course
The price of the course can vary depending upon learner numbers and training location. A full course can be carried out from as little as £125+ VAT making it one of the most commercially viable qualification schemes on the market. 

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