COURSE DETAILS

Training Course Type options:

  • 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

3

xperience Worker Tests per day

6

Variations

  • Plant loader only
  • Plant securer only
  • Plant loader and securer

Skill Card Options

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

Minimum Age

16

Instructor

Tuppco Instructors

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FURTHER
INFORMATION

  • What is plant loader securer?

    A plant loader securer is anyone that is required to load wheeled, tracked or roller machines and to safely securer them for transport.

  • 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 and relevant legislation
    • Be able to identify different types of transport, explain their purpose, the major components, basic construction, controls, and terminology
    • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
    • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the loading / unloading area
    • Ensure that the transporter is correctly configured in readiness for loading and unloading
    • Explain hazards that may exist in the work area and how to avoid them
    • Agree a method of communication and use it
    • Load or direct items of plant onto and off transport vehicle
    • Arrange and secure items of plant on transport vehicle ready for transport on a public highway
    • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
  • Venue and Equipment Requirements:
    • Suitable and safe area to operate machinery
    • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
    • Suitable welfare facilities
    • Transport vehicle
    • 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
      • Set the transporter ready to receive a load
      • Load and unload 1 x Tracked construction type machine
      • Load and unload 1 x Wheeled construction type machine
      • Load and unload 1 x compaction type machine
      • Secure loads to confirm with machine and legislative requirements
      • End of task and machinery checks 

      Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

      Time allowed is 2 hours

  • Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Objective Of The Course

The aim of the NPORS Plant Loader Securer (N120) course is to ensure learners can load, secure, transport, and unload plant machinery safely, protecting themselves, colleagues, and the public.

Key Course Objectives:
  • Understand legal and safety responsibilities for plant loading and transportation
  • Identify common hazards during loading and unloading
  • Learn correct load positioning, weight distribution, and securing methods
  • Use appropriate restraint equipment, including chains, straps, and tensioners
  • Carry out essential pre-transport checks to ensure load stability
  • Understand the importance of manufacturer guidelines and load limits
  • Perform safe unloading procedures to prevent accidents and machine movement
  • Build confidence to manage plant loading and securing on busy work sites

By the end of the course, learners will be capable of loading and securing plant equipment safely and legally, ensuring compliance with NPORS and UK transport standards.

What Will Be Awarded?

Upon successful completion of the NPORS Plant Loader Securer (N120) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive an NPORS N120 certificate, confirming competence in loading, securing, transporting, and unloading plant machinery safely and legally.

Your Award Will Include:
  • Official NPORS N120 Certificate
  • Recognised proof of competence in loading and securing plant equipment
  • Understanding of load distribution, restraint methods, and transport regulations
  • Skills to ensure machinery is safely loaded, tied down, and unloaded without risk
  • Awareness of common hazards, PPE requirements, and industry best practice
Who the Award Is For:

Ideal for plant operators, transport drivers, groundwork teams, construction staff, and anyone responsible for moving and securing plant machinery such as excavators, rollers, dumpers, and telehandlers.

How Long The Course Can Take?

The NPORS Plant Loader Securer (N120) course is practical, hands-on, and designed to ensure safe loading procedures:

Course Duration Overview:
  • Typically 1 day, depending on experience and group size
  • Covers essential theory, including safety legislation, transport compliance, and securement requirements
  • Practical training on loading, positioning, securing, tensioning, and unloading plant equipment
  • Includes a full NPORS theory and practical assessment

Delivered by NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors with extensive industry transport and plant operation experience.

TUPPCO Training delivers this course UK-wide, including construction sites, agricultural settings, utility projects, and plant yards.

Expert Training On Your Business Site

TUPPCO Training offers on-site Plant Loader Securer training, ensuring your team learns using your vehicles, trailers, machinery, and workplace environment for maximum practical relevance.

Benefits of On-Site Training:
  1. Tailored to your plant equipment, trailers, and vehicle set-ups
  2. Realistic hands-on experience in your operating environment
  3. Eliminates travel, reduces downtime, and boosts efficiency
  4. Helps identify risks specific to your transport and loading processes
  5. Delivered by experienced NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable On-Site Locations Include:
  • Plant hire depots
  • Construction and civil engineering projects
  • Agricultural and forestry sites
  • Utility and infrastructure workplaces
  • Industrial yards 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.

  • What Areas Do We Cover?

    Tuppco delivers NPORS, LANTRA and Qualsafe on-site training across a variety of locations to meet the needs of businesses in the Southwest, Midlands and Southeast areas of the UK. The areas include Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Sussex, Kent.

  • Where Do We Deliver Training?

    Tuppco delivers professional training across a wide range of industries, including construction, land-based, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, engineering, and office-based businesses. Training can be provided at various venues to suit client needs, including on-site at company premises. This flexible approach allows Tuppco to tailor training delivery to different working environments and operational requirements.

  • 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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