Vehicle Marshal

Vehicle Marshal: Courses & Programs

Vehicle Marshal

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely work as a Vehicle Marshal. This course includes theory and practical elements, with tests being conducted on each.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates should be able to:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the industry and their roles and responsibilities as a marshaller.
Outline procedures for vehicles accessing/egressing the pubic highway.
Identify a range of vehicles and explain their attributes, limitations, hazards and stability factors.
Identify a range of driver visibility aids and explain their functionality, advantages and limitations.
Explain how ground conditions and features, proximity hazards and weight limits can affect the operations of vehicles at different access points and work areas.
Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
Describe and demonstrate different types of communication methods.
Communicate information to drivers, including when vehicles must stop.
Explain the procedures to be followed if given information is insufficient.
Assess and confirm that an area is and remains suitable for manoeuvring activities.
Assess and confirm that exclusion zones are maintained and have suitable locations to undertake marshalling duties.
Safely guide vehicles in open spaces, confined areas and ‘blind’ areas.
Position, at exact given locations, a range of vehicles.
Carry out all end of shift, shut down and parking procedures.

Duration

This is a 1 day course.

Certification Options

NPORS Operator Certificate / Card.

In-House Certificate.

Please note that the maximum number of delegates for this course is between 3-6 depending on experience.