NPORS N405 Crane Supervisor Training

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an appointed person will be able to:

• Explain the duties, responsibilities and limitations of: an Appointed Person, a Crane Supervisor, a Crane Operator, a Crane Co-ordinator, a Slinger, a Signaller, a Crane Erector and maintenance personnel.
• State the requirements of legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice that apply to lifting duties.
• Explain maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories.
• State requirements for safe site access and egress for typical lifting equipment.
• Explain additional requirements for loads lifted from height.
• Explain the function and use of, and interpret information provided by, Rated Capacity Indicators (RCIs) and anti-collision systems.
• Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for various lifting equipment and lifts.
• List different types of lifting accessories and explain their typical applications.
• Identify and explain relevant information for lifting accessories (markings, certificates and thorough examination reports).
• Calculate sling sizes and angles.
• Explain slinging techniques for balanced, unbalanced and loose loads.
• Verify appropriate lifting accessories for given loads in accordance with a method statement.
• Confirm weights and centres of gravity for different loads in accordance with a method statement.
• Describe and demonstrate different communication methods for lifting operations.
• Communicate lift plan information to personnel involved in the lifting operation.
• Report and explain positive and negative aspects of a typical lift to the Appointed Person.
• Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices from given scenarios.
• Evaluate and explain how environmental and external factors can affect lifting operations.
• Prepare an area with exclusion zones, ensuring safe access/egress routes before, during and after the lift.
• Mark the position of lifting equipment in line with a given plan.
• Verify potential proximity and underground hazards from plans and drawings.
• Confirm personnel requirements to meet the lift plan.
• Mark the position of lifting accessories and prepare load spreading systems as required.
• Confirm lifting equipment configuration from given plans.
• Control a lifting operation using a specified lift plan.

Course Requirements

• All visitors must report to reception on arrival and comply with site safety rules at all times.
• There are no catering facilities on site – delegates should bring their own lunch. Tea and coffee facilities are available.
• Candidates must bring and wear their own PPE for plant testing.
• Candidates must also bring signature and photographic identification as required for NPORS testing.

Examination Board

Established in 1992, the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS) is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies. It works across the construction, industrial, utilities, warehousing and distribution, agricultural, ports and marine sectors.

NPORS provides flexibility while maintaining nationally and internationally recognised standards, in partnership with industry and accredited training providers.

For more information, visit: www.npors.com

Assessment

To achieve the NPORS Operator Card, candidates must pass both:

• NPORS Theory Test
• NPORS Practical Test

Refresher / Re-qualification Information

The NPORS Operator Card is valid for 3 years. After this period, refresher training and re-assessment are required to renew certification.