Course

NPORS Plant Loader Securer N120

NPORS

Summary

Awarding body

National Plant Operators Registration Scheme – NPORS

Course type

  • On-site training and assessment

  • On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only

Training course duration

1-2 days dependant on any previous experience

Novice candidates

3

Experience Worker Tests per day

6

Variations

  • Plant loader only

  • Plant securer only

  • Plant loader and securer

Card options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate

  • 2-year CSCS trained operator red card

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Tuppco instructors

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What is plant loader securer?

A plant loader securer is anyone that is required to load wheeled, tracked or roller machines and to safely securer them for transport.

What does the Tuppco training course include?

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used and relevant legislation
  • Be able to identify different types of transport, explain their purpose, the major components, basic construction, controls, and terminology
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the loading / unloading area
  • Ensure that the transporter is correctly configured in readiness for loading and unloading
  • Explain hazards that may exist in the work area and how to avoid them
  • Agree a method of communication and use it
  • Load or direct items of plant onto and off transport vehicle
  • Arrange and secure items of plant on transport vehicle ready for transport on a public highway
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Venue and equipment requirements

  • Suitable and safe area to operate machinery
  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
  • Suitable welfare facilities
  • Transport vehicle
  • Tracked, wheeled, roller machinery
  • Operators’ manual

  • Risk assessment completed

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Theory Assessment

  • 20 multiple choice questions
  • 5 written questions
  • 4 marks per question
  • 80% pass mark required

Practical assessment criteria:

  • Pre use and operational checks
  • Set the transporter ready to receive a load
  • Load and unload 1 x Tracked construction type machine
  • Load and unload 1 x Wheeled construction type machine
  • Load and unload 1 x compaction type machine
  • Secure loads to confirm with machine and legislative requirements

  • End of task and machinery checks

Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

Time allowed is 2 hours

 

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

    Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied

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