On-site NPORS N133 plant machinery marshal test
Ray Walters carries out the NPORS N133 Plant Machinery Marshal test, often called a plant marshal ticket, on your site, anywhere in the UK. Ray is based in Northampton and travels to you.
- Tested on your own site, on your own machines
- For employers booking several operators and for individuals
- Ray carries out every assessment himself
NPORS accredited
Ray Walters, NPORS plant machinery assessor.
Over 20 years on plant
Ray operated plant in construction, groundworks, waste and recycling, scrap metal and general industry before becoming an assessor.
Northampton base
On-site NPORS assessments across the UK.
What the N133 plant machinery marshal test covers
This section is based on the NPORS learning outcomes. They describe the subjects covered, not how a candidate is marked.
Like other NPORS categories, N133 covers core subjects such as safety law and your duties, the manufacturer’s handbook for the machines being marshalled, personal protective equipment (PPE), checks of the work area and reporting defects and hazards.
Hand signals are a core part of N133. The published outcomes include the standard hand signals used on UK sites, so directions to the machine operator are clear and consistent.
Exclusion zones are also covered. An exclusion zone is a defined area that people and other plant must stay out of while machinery is moving.
Guiding machines forwards and in reverse is included as well. This matters most where space is tight, the site is busy or the operator has limited visibility.
NPORS sets the scheme rules and outcomes, see NPORS testing.
The published outcomes are high level, so Ray will confirm what the assessment covers for your site and the plant being marshalled.
Experienced worker test or novice course
If you already marshal plant on site, you are usually looking for an experienced worker test. If you are new to the role, you are usually looking for a novice course. Call Ray and he will tell you which route fits. NPORS sets the card routes, including cards that carry the CSCS logo. See [certification](https://walterstraining.com/certification/) for the detail.
Experienced worker test
For people already marshalling plant who need a first card, a renewal, an expired card sorted or N133 added to an existing NPORS card.
Novice course
For people new to marshalling plant. Call Ray to confirm the route for N133.
How to book your N133 assessment
Call Ray
Phone 07984 357997 and confirm you need N133, how many people you need booking in and where the site is.
Agree the booking details
Ray confirms the date and what needs to be available on site for the assessment.
On-site assessment
Ray comes to your premises and carries out the assessment himself. [About Ray](https://walterstraining.com/about-us/)
Paperwork and next steps
Ray explains what happens next with the NPORS paperwork and card route.
Other categories a plant marshal may need
N027 Excavation Marshal and Banksperson
Relevant where work happens around excavations and buried services.
N402 Slinger Signaller
For directing lifting operations. NPORS calls this N402 Slinger / Signaller.
N132 Plant Mover
NPORS calls this N132 Plant Mover, non operational duties, and says it is not an operator’s ticket.
Every NPORS category Ray tests
What Ray's clients say
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Book your N133 plant machinery marshal test
On-site assessment at your premises, anywhere in the UK.