Plant & Vehicle Marshaller – CADUK Skills Academy LTD

How the assessment works

This Plant and Vehicle Marshaller NVQ is completely evidence-based. Instead of taking another test, you demonstrate how you carry out marshalling duties day to day by uploading photos and short videos of your pre-shift checks, establishing exclusion zones, directing vehicles or plant into position, and maintaining safe control of site traffic.

You’ll also include site paperwork such as RAMS, briefing sheets, risk assessments, traffic management plans, and near-miss reports. A brief witness statement from a supervisor who has seen you marshalling safely is also helpful. You can upload everything to our secure online e-Portfolio whenever it suits you.

Your assessor reviews each upload, provides feedback, and lets you know if anything else is needed. Once all the evidence has been accepted, you book a one-to-one video call. During this discussion, the assessor will ask you to talk through what you’ve submitted and explain the site rules, communication methods, and control procedures you follow. It feels more like a structured conversation than a test and is usually completed in a single session.

After the call, the assessor signs off the NVQ and submits it for certification. About a week later, we’ll email you an electronic copy of your certificate so you can upgrade your CPCS or NPORS card.

No classroom time, no site visits, and no written tests—just clear, practical proof of the work you already do.

What sort of questions will I be asked?

Below are some examples of the kinds of questions an assessor may ask during the professional-discussion part of this Level 2 NVQ:

Assessor: How do you make sure it’s safe to guide plant or vehicles on uneven or restricted ground?

Learner: I check the ground conditions first—if it’s soft or sloped, I’ll suggest using track mats or another route. I make sure there’s enough space, set up barriers or an exclusion zone, and guide slowly using clear signals. If I think it's unsafe, I stop the operation and report it.

Assessor: Which personal protective equipment do you wear on this site and why?

Learner: Hard hat for head protection, high-vis vest so I’m clearly seen by drivers and plant operators, and safety boots to protect my feet. I also wear gloves when handling barriers or signage, and if it’s noisy or dusty I’ll use ear defenders or a mask as needed.

Assessor: How does following a method statement help you work more productively?

Learner: The method statement tells me what routes are approved, how plant and vehicles should be moved, and what communication to use. It means I can set up and guide safely without guessing, avoid delays, and keep the job running smoothly without conflicts or rework.

What kind of evidence will I need?

Think of evidence as anything that shows you guiding machinery safely and following normal site rules.

Visual proof:

Clear phone photos and short videos of your daily checks, setting up exclusion zones, using recognised hand signals, directing plant or vehicles into position, and maintaining safe clearance around people and structures.

Site paperwork:

Routine site documents that carry your name or signature and show you are following company procedures—pre-start or daily checklists, signed RAMS or method statements, traffic management plans, daily briefings, and even hazard or near-miss reports you’ve completed.

Witness statement:

A short note from a supervisor or manager confirming they have watched you carry out marshalling duties competently on a live site.

General safety and productivity:

Anything that shows you take an active role in keeping the site safe and traffic moving efficiently. Good examples include hazard reports, toolbox-talk attendance sheets, briefings you’ve delivered, or communication records like radio logs or emails showing how you helped direct plant or resolve a movement issue.

How long does it take?

The timing is largely up to you. Your assessor can only start reviewing your portfolio once you’ve uploaded your evidence, so the sooner everything is in the e-Portfolio, the sooner the process moves forward.

Some learners upload all their photos, videos and paperwork in a couple of days, schedule their discussion straight away and finish in less than one week. Others spread it out over several weeks because of shifts or site access.

In short, the pace is in your hands—submit your evidence promptly, respond to feedback quickly, and you can complete the NVQ just as fast.

What happens when I apply?

Click the “Book your NVQ” button and you’ll be taken to our short online profiling form. The form collects the details we need to register you and asks you to attach a clear photo of the front and back of your CPCS or NPORS card.

When the form arrives, one of our assessors phones you for a brief chat. The call confirms that the NVQ is a good fit—that you have the right skills, site access, machine availability and can gather the required evidence.

If the assessor is happy, we email an invoice. The profiling call is free and there is no obligation: if you decide not to go ahead, simply ignore the invoice. If you do want to proceed, pay the invoice and we will enrol you and pass your details to the assessor the same day, so you can start collecting evidence straight away.

Can I claim the CITB grant for this NVQ?

Yes, if you are a CITB-registered employer. This NVQ is eligible for the short-qualification grant of £600 (claimable on completion by the employer).

Only the company (not the individual learner) can make the claim, and the application must be submitted to CITB within 52 weeks of the achievement date.

If you are a sole trader or limited company already on the CITB register, you can still claim; private individuals who are not levy-registered cannot.

To confirm eligibility, call the CITB Levy & Grants team on 0344 994 4455 (Mon–Fri, 08:00–18:00) or email levy.grant@citb.co.uk to confirm your registration and grant status.

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