A73 Plant and Vehicle Marshaller CPCS Plant Operator Training

By the end of the training, candidates will be able to:

• Roles, Responsibilities & Limitations
  • Explain the duties, role and responsibilities of those marshalling or guiding plant and vehicles.
  • Identify operational limitations and outline procedures when capabilities are exceeded, in a variety of situations or locations.
• Control Measures & Traffic Plans
  • Outline the hierarchy of control measures for plant and vehicle movement.
  • Understand the requirements of a work management traffic plan.
• Legislation & Public Highway Access
  • Outline legislative requirements and procedures for plant and vehicle access to and from the public highway.
  • Explain the effects of such movements on other road users.
• Plant & Vehicle Knowledge
  • Explain the types, attributes, limitations, hazards and stability factors of a range of typical plant and work-related vehicles relevant to the sector.
• Driver Visibility Aids
  • Explain the requirements, types, functionality, advantages and limitations of driver visibility aids for different types of plant and vehicles.
• Ground Conditions & Hazards
  • Explain how ground conditions, proximity hazards and weight limits can affect plant and vehicle operations for various access points and work areas.
• Positions of Safety
  • Explain the importance and correct locations of positions of safety for marshallers and other personnel.
• Communication Methods
  • Describe and use various communication methods to receive and relay vehicle and plant movement instructions.
  • Communicate effectively with drivers, operators and other personnel, including stop instructions when necessary.
• Safe System of Work Compliance
  • Explain the procedures to follow if information is insufficient or deviations occur from the agreed safe system of work.
• Area Suitability & Exclusion Zones
  • Access and confirm that manoeuvring areas are suitable for plant and vehicle movement.
  • Ensure exclusion zones are maintained and safe marshalling locations are available.
• PPE & Resources
  • Select and use sector-specific PPE and appropriate resources for marshalling duties.
• Guiding & Positioning
  • Guide and position a range of typical plant and vehicles using the approved code of signals.
  • Assist vehicles into and out of restricted areas using both forward and reverse motions.
  • Support plant operators in carrying out their duties.
• Site Safety Maintenance
  • Keep manoeuvring areas safe during operations.
  • Ensure the area is left safe after the departure of plant and vehicles.

Course Requirements

• All visitors must report to reception on arrival and follow site safety rules at all times.
• No catering facilities are available — delegates must provide their own lunch. Tea and coffee facilities are available.
• Candidates must bring and wear PPE on site for plant testing.
• Candidates must bring both signature and photographic identification as required for all testing.
• The CPCS Theory Test is recorded digitally to meet CPCS standards.
• The CPCS Practical Test may be recorded on video if requested by CPCS.
• All delegates must have passed the CITB Operatives H,S & E Test within the last two years to book on this course.

Examination Board

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is recognised by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) and the Major Home Builders Group (MHBG) as the preferred card for competence and certification.

Launched in 2003 to help the industry comply with regulations and requirements, CPCS applies common standards for all plant operators.

Assessment

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, candidates must pass both the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

These tests can be viewed online by clicking here.

Refresher / Re-qualification Information

The Red CPCS Trained Operator Card is valid for 2 years.
During this time, candidates must complete their NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.