NPORS Crane Supervisor Novice (B)

To gain knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• A basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as a Crane 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 or 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 securing procedures.

Candidates must bring the following items with them to the course:

• Safety Boots/Suitable Footwear (also non-safety footwear for classroom activities)
• High Visibility Vest/Jacket
• Hard Hat
• Gloves
• Overalls/Suitable Workwear

Theoretical training and assessment.
Practical training and assessment.

Candidates are required to bring paper and a pen to make notes during their training.

All candidates must bring with them a signature and one of the following forms of ID:

• A valid passport – no more than 6 months out of date
• A valid UK photo driving license - no more than 6 months out of date
• If you do not have any of the above, please contact us for further information.

If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.

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