The NPORS Vehicle Marshal (N403) course is for individuals tasked with managing and guiding vehicles and plant machinery in and around busy worksites. It’s especially relevant for logistics yards, construction sites, and industrial environments.
Course Overview
This course equips marshals with the skills to direct vehicles safely, reduce reversing risks, and maintain site safety. It includes instruction on visibility issues, safe signalling, and communication protocols.
What the Course Covers
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Roles & Responsibilities of a Vehicle Marshal Understanding the legal and practical expectations.
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Visibility Awareness Identifying blind spots and risk areas.
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Standard Signalling Techniques Using agreed hand signals and radio communication.
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Safe Manoeuvring Principles Reversing, parking, and restricted access operations.
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Site Layout & Traffic Plans Working with designated routes and exclusion zones.
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Emergency Procedures Reacting to incidents or communication breakdowns.
What to Expect on the Course
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Classroom session on theory and safety
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Practical signal exercises with moving vehicles
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Final written and practical assessments
Course Duration
Entry Requirements
Certification
Candidates receive the NPORS Vehicle Marshal (N403) operator card.