Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals who require the knowledge and practical skills to direct or guide vehicles as part of their daily duties on-site
Course Objectives
Participants will develop competency in the following areas:
- Assess and identify any hazards in the testing area
- Guide the vehicle using hand signals and a radio communication
- Walk the test course and identify to the vehicle operator the designated safe zones and any proximity hazards
- Correctly prepare the vehicle for travel
- Guide the vehicle in a reverse direction into a confined area using radio communications.
- Guide the vehicle from the confined area through a chicane applying the full steering range in a forward direction using both hand signals returning to the start position
- Carry out an emergency stop
- Guide the vehicle up to a structure using hand signals
- Shutdown procedures
Duration
1 day
Maximum Delegates
3 novice or 6 Exp Tests
Entry Requirements
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Card options*
NPORS Traditional Operator Card (Non-CSCS)
- Best for operators working in non-construction sectors where a CSCS logo card is not required.
- We standardly issue cards for 3 years but can issue cards for 5 years on request
- Companies can choose to have the cards restricted to just for their company use on request
NPORS/CSCS Card Route (Construction)
- For operators working on construction sites where a CSCS logo card is required.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card (2 years)
- For operators who do not yet hold the required (S)NVQ.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- During the 2-year card period you must:
- Register for and achieve the required (S)NVQ before renewal/upgrade
NPORS/CSCS Competent Operator Card (5 years)
- For operators who already hold the required (S)NVQ
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- The required (S)NVQ for the category
*Some categories are only eligible for traditional cards or certificates