NPORS Appointed Person (N401)

Description

COURSE INFORMATION

The novice course is split into 4 days of training and one day of testing. 

By the end of the course delegates will have the knowledge to be able to design safe lifting plans that are compliant with the law, and take into account all health and safety requirements on site.

Days 1-4:

• Introduction
• Explanation of qualifications
• Legislation controlling crane operations
• BS 7121 Explanation
• LOLER regulations in detail
• Crane appreciation
• Crane stability
• Accessories
• Safe slinging
• Mobile crane selection
• Risk assessment and method statement
• Supervise a lift scenario
• Practical induction
• Case studies lift plan exercise
• Procedures for planning lifts

Day 5:

• NPORS Theory Test
• NPORS Practical Assessment
• RAMS and Lift Plan Exercise

Entry Requirements

Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They have to have passed the CITB health, safety & environmental touch screen test within two years prior to their application.

Experienced operators should have sufficient experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in British standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.