Description
Course Overview
This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to ensure a safe system of work in accordance with the method statement. It will enable the candidate to carry out their duties while complying with the relevant legislation and standards, including LOLER 1998 and BS 7121.
Course Details
- Accreditation: NPORS
- Course Duration: Novice 3 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
- Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
- Grant: Grant Available
Entry Requirements
- NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
- Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
- Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Course Content
- Explain the function and use of the RCIs and anti-collision systems and use the information provided.
- Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts.
- Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify overhead hazards.
- Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using different lifting scenarios.
- Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting accessories, explain the procedures ensuring load balance and integrity.
- Supervise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication.
- Explain all Environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation.
- Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures.
Assessment
Novice – Three (3) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing
Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests
Certification
Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).
Grant Information
CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.
Next Steps
- NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
- To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 4 NVQ Certificate in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts and an Supervisors Health,.
- Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
Course PDF Download
Download the full course PDF for NPORS N405 Crane Lift Supervisor.


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