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NPORS Vehicle Marshal N403
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training and assessment
- On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only
Novice Training Course Duration
1 Day
Novice Candidate Numbers
3
Experience Worker Tests per day
6
Variations
- Industrial
- Construction
- Port & marine
Card Options
- 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Tuppco Instructors
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FURTHER
INFORMATION
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What is the role of a vehicle marshal?
A vehicle marshal is responsible for the movement of vehicles and plant on a construction site. They help to ensure that vehicles and plant can move around a site safely, taking into account the surrounding hazards, ground conditions and site layout.
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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 a vehicle marshal
- Have knowledge of the equipment to be used and be conversant with methods statements, risk assessments and permits to work
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Agree communication signal and emergency procedures
- Guide machinery in a forward and reverse direction including confined spaces and ‘blind areas’ safely and efficiently
- Define and identify the different types of underground services
- Carry out all end of shift and safe storage procedures
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate machine
- Vehicles
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Operators’ manual for machinery
- Risk assessment completed
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Theory Assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
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Practical assessment criteria:
- Pre use and operational checks of work area
- Communication agreed before work starts
- Demonstrate hand signals
- Guide vehicle through restrictions forward and in reverse
Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
Time allowed is 20 mins
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Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The aim of the NPORS Vehicle Marshal (N403) course is to ensure learners can safely and professionally guide vehicles and plant equipment, reduce workplace accidents, and improve site traffic management.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand the duties and legal responsibilities of a vehicle marshal
- Learn correct PPE, safety rules, and site protocols
- Conduct site and traffic flow risk assessments
- Communicate using approved hand signals and radio systems
- Guide vehicle movements in tight, restricted, or high-risk areas
- Identify hazards such as blind spots, pedestrians, and plant activity
- Apply safe work practices approved by NPORS
- Develop confidence to manage vehicle movements on busy sites
By the end of the course, learners will be fully competent and confident in marshalling vehicles safely, helping reduce accidents and improving operational efficiency.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the NPORS Vehicle Marshal (N403) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive an NPORS N403 certificate, confirming competence in the safe direction, supervision, and guiding of vehicles and plant machinery in high-risk work environments.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official NPORS N403 Certificate
- Verified competence in safe vehicle marshalling and signalling
- Knowledge of traffic management, site safety, and communication methods
- Skills for working around moving vehicles, machinery, and restricted spaces
- Understanding of risk assessment, hazard awareness, and legal responsibilities
Who the Award Is For:
Ideal for construction workers, plant operatives, logistics staff, grounds teams, and anyone responsible for guiding or supervising vehicle movements on site.
How Long The Course Can Take
The NPORS Vehicle Marshal (N403) course is designed to be interactive and practical:
Course Duration Overview:
- Typically 1 day depending on learner experience and group size
- Includes theory sessions on safety, regulations, and communication
- Practical assessment on hand signals, radio communication, and guiding manoeuvres
- Designed to build confidence and ensure competence in live-site conditions
Delivered by NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors with real industry experience.
TUPPCO Training delivers this course UK-wide, including construction sites, depots, warehouses, industrial sites, and commercial areas.
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training provides on-site vehicle marshal training, giving learners the advantage of practising in their actual working environment, using your site layout, traffic flow, and vehicles for realistic skill development.
Benefits of On-Site Training:
- Tailored to your workplace, traffic patterns, and operational needs
- Real-world practice with your machinery, vehicles, and equipment
- Reduces employee downtime and travel costs
- Helps identify and improve your site’s own vehicle movement risks
- Delivered by experienced NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable On-Site Locations Include:
- Construction and demolition sites
- Warehouses and logistics hubs
- Industrial yards and factories
- Agricultural and commercial premises
TUPPCO Training covers the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and all areas across the UK.
FAQs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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