At our extensive purpose-built training facilities, we can create various construction scenarios – the sort you’re likely to meet out on-site, using a wide range of plant and equipment.
Learn with the professionals – Expert NPORS Crane Supervisor training from Ivor King
Our NPORS Crane Supervisor training is ideally suited to anyone with previous experience of on-site lifting operations, especially those looking to progress from the role of Slinger/Signaller, or wishing to extend their knowledge associated around the safe lifting of loads. It is well suited to those with adequate experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in British Standard 7121 ‘Safe Use of Cranes’.
Our training covers how to comply with all the current legislation, Codes of Practice and industrial requirements, including LOLER and PUWER regulations, in accordance with best practice.
You’ll be in good hands, learning with our knowledgeable time-served instructors with decades of on-site industry experience. All our trainers are skilful operators of numerous types of plant and machinery, including cranes, and are proficient in delivering projects following a safe system of work.
On successful completion of the course (after passing both the NPORS theory and practical tests), you’ll be able to undertake the duties of a Crane Supervisor as defined by an Appointed Person, and will receive your NPORS Operator Card
With various projects such as HS2, there has never been a better time to upskill and get your Crane/Lift Supervisor licence. With a facility like ours, there is literally no better place to do so.
Join us at our professional and modern training facilities in the heart of the Midlands and get the skills to progress your career in the construction industry. Easily accessible, we’re only 20 miles drive from Birmingham and just an hour from London on the train.
Course Details
To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- To have a basic understanding of the relevant regulations including LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and BS 7121
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a crane / lift supervisor
- Explain the importance of locating and identifying different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and functions
- Demonstrate how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
- Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting purposes
- Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
- 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
Please note, to be eligible to undertake this course, you must have passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test no more than two years before the course start date.
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