NPORS N108 MEWP Boom

Category: NPORS

Description

Course Overview

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate mobile elevating work platforms (Boom) safely and efficiently while carrying out works at height.

Course Details

Accreditation: NPORS
Course Duration: Novice 5 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

Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator.
Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used, and be familiar with other types of information sources and relevant legislation.
Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
Check all emergency lowering functions.
Safely mount and dismount the machine Configure the machine for travel.
Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level/rough ground and inclines in open and confined areas.
Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards.

Assessment

Novice – Five (5) 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 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Work Platforms and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks.
Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height.
Travel with platform raised (where applicable).
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation.
Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.