COURSE DETAILS

Training course type

  • On-site training and assessment
  • On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only

Novice training course duration

1-2 days dependant on any previous experience

Novice candidate numbers

18

Experience Worker Tests per day

24

Variations

  • Lift equipment
  • Earth moving equipment 
  • Accessing equipment
  • Other
  • Wheeled articulated up to 15 tonne
  • Wheeled articulated over 15 tonne
  • Wheeled rigid up to 15 tonne
  • Wheeled rigid over 15 tonne
  • Tracked up to 10 tonne
  • Tracked over 10 tonne
  • Ride on roller

Card options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate
  • 2-year CSCS trained operator red card

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors

FURTHER
INFORMATION

  • What is a plant mover course?

    The NPORS plant mover course is designed for those operators that need move tracked, wheeled or roller equipment around the yard or site but not use them for the function which they were designed.

  • What does the Tuppco training course include?
    • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
    • Have a working Knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
    • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the Machine and explain their functions
    • Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
    • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
    • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Plant mover use
    • Prepare machinery for use and Operate machinery safely and efficiently
    • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the Work area
    • Environmental considerations
    • Storage and transport of machinery attachments
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for Machine transportation
    • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
  • Venue and equipment requirements:
    • Suitable and safe area to operate machinery
    • Varying terrain and slopes
    • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
    • Suitable welfare facilities
    • Tracked, wheeled, roller machinery
    • Operators’ manual 
    • Risk assessment completed
  • Theory assessment:
    • 20 multiple choice questions
    • 5 written questions
    • 4 marks per question
    • 80% pass mark required
  • Practical assessment criteria:
      • Pre use and operational checks
      • Travel over slopes
      • Travel through restrictions
      • Travel through chicane
      • Travel machines forwards and backwards
      • Travel wheeled machines total of 200 meters
      • Travel tracked machines total of 60 metres
      • Travel roller 20 metres
      • Park machine safely and isolate 

      Pass mark is less than 40 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

      Time allowed is 20 minutes per machine

  • Where does Tuppco deliver onsite courses delivered:

    Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Objective Of Course

The objective of the NPORS Plant Mover (N132) course with TUPPCO Training is to provide learners with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence required to safely move, reposition, and park a wide range of plant machinery. This NPORS N132 plant mover training focuses on safe manoeuvring, site awareness, risk management, and compliance with NPORS and UK industry standards when relocating plant equipment on construction, industrial, and commercial sites.

TUPPCO Training ensures all learners understand safe movement procedures for various types of plant, reducing accident risks and improving efficiency in plant logistics and site operations.

Key Course Objectives:
  • Understand plant mover controls, responsibilities, and operational limitations
  • Learn correct PPE requirements, operator duties, and NPORS safety procedures
  • Conduct pre-use inspections, defect reporting, and movement planning checks
  • Move different plant machines safely across construction sites, depots, and industrial locations
  • Identify hazards including collisions, blind spots, uneven ground, and pedestrian interactions
  • Apply NPORS-approved safe manoeuvring techniques, including travelling, parking, and positioning
  • Develop confidence in moving multiple plant types, such as excavators, rollers, dumpers, telehandlers, and other mobile equipment

By the end of this NPORS Plant Mover N132 training, learners will be fully competent in moving plant machinery safely, supporting safer, smoother, and more efficient site operations.

What Will Be Awarded

Upon successful completion of the NPORS Plant Mover (N132) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive an official NPORS N132 certificate, confirming their competence in the safe movement and repositioning of plant machinery in line with NPORS standards.

This NPORS qualification is recognised across construction, plant hire, industrial, logistics, and civil engineering sectors.

Your Award Will Include:
  • Official NPORS N132 Certificate / Operator Card
  • Verified competence in safe plant movement and positioning
  • Skills in safe manoeuvring, controlled travel, and correct parking procedures
  • Knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, and safe traffic routes
  • Understanding of pre-use checks, safety zones, and emergency procedures
Who the Award Is For:

Ideal for:

  • Construction workers and site operatives
  • Plant operators and depot staff
  • Plant hire companies
  • Site logistics personnel
  • Maintenance teams
  • Anyone required to move plant equipment safely on or off site

Suitable for novice and experienced operators seeking NPORS certification through TUPPCO Training.

How Long The Course Can Take

The NPORS Plant Mover N132 course with TUPPCO Training is structured to be practical, hands-on, and directly relevant to live site environments.

Course Duration Overview:
  • Novice Training: Typically 1 day (depending on experience and group size)
  • Experienced / Refresher: 1 day
  • Test-Only Route: Available for competent operators

Training includes safe manoeuvring techniques, site safety protocols, plant movement planning, and NPORS assessment.
Delivered by NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors with extensive plant operation experience.

TUPPCO Training provides NPORS Plant Mover courses UK-wide at construction sites, depots, industrial yards, and plant hire facilities.

Expert Training On Your Business Site

TUPPCO Training specialises in on-site NPORS Plant Mover N132 training, allowing your workforce to train on your actual plant machinery, in your real operational environment, ensuring maximum relevance and skill development.

Benefits of On-Site Training with TUPPCO Training:
  • Tailored to your plant types, site layout, and traffic management requirements
  • Realistic, hands-on learning using the machines your staff move daily
  • Reduces downtime, travel, and disruption
  • Immediate improvements to site safety and logistics
  • Delivered by knowledgeable, NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable On-Site Locations Include:
  • Construction and civil engineering sites
  • Plant hire depots and equipment yards
  • Industrial and commercial premises
  • Logistics and operations yards
  • Maintenance and storage facilities

TUPPCO Training delivers NPORS training across the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and the whole UK, providing flexible, reliable, and fully accredited plant operator training nationwide.

FAQs

All FAQs
  • Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?

    Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.

  • What Areas Do We Cover?
    TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
  • Where Do We Deliver Training?

    All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.

  • Who Delivers Your Training?

    Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.

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