Plant Mover N132

 

 

Course Overview

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The NPORS Plant Mover – N132 course is designed to train candidates in the safe movement of plant machinery within a site or workshop environment, without engaging in excavation or lifting tasks. This course is ideal for individuals who are responsible for the non-operational relocation of plant equipment, including loading, unloading, or moving machines for maintenance, repair, or repositioning.

It focuses on compliance with health and safety legislation such as PUWER, LOLER, and the Health and Safety at Work Act, ensuring that plant movement tasks are carried out safely and efficiently.

On successful completion, candidates will receive an NPORS Operator Card & Certificate for Plant Mover (N132).

 

Course Objectives

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

• Understand legal and safety responsibilities under PUWER and HASAWA

• Identify various types of plant and their movement limitations

• Carry out pre-use and shutdown checks

• Safely relocate plant within controlled environments

• Use banksmen/signallers to assist in restricted movement

• Understand the importance of visibility, awareness, and site-specific risks

• Recognise when and how to use safety systems (e.g. cameras, mirrors, alarms)

 

Assessment

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• Theory Test: Written or verbal questioning

• Practical Test: Hands-on assessment moving plant safely within a site or yard environment