Course Aims

To learn how to prepare for vehicle movement and guidance, communication, plant hazards and ground condition, work area layout and positioning as part of a work management traffic plan.

Course Content

• Explain the duties role and responsibilities and any limitations, including the procedures when capabilities are exceeded, of those marshalling or guiding the movement of plant and vehicles in a variety of situations.
• Outline the hierarcy of control measures for plant and vehicle movement, and the requirements of a work management traffic plan.
• Outline the legislative requirements and procedures relating to plant and vehicles accessing or egressing for the public highway, and the effects on other road users.
• Explain types, attributes, limitations, hazards, and stability factors on a range of typical plant and work-related vehicles relevant to the occupational area or sector.
• Explain the requirements of and types, functionality, advantages and limitations of a range of driver visibility aids for a range of occupationally relevant plant and vehicles.
• Explain how ground conditions and features, proximity hazards and weight limits can affect the operations of plant and vehicles for different access points and work areas.
• Explain the important and locations of positions of safety for a marshaller and other personnel.
• Describe and use different types of communication methods for receiving and communication vehicle and plant movements.

Select appropriate sector-specific PPE and resources suitable for marshalling duties