NPORS Course (N401) - Appointed Person Course

Course content

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 consider 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

For learners applying for the NPORS CSCS Card, or for those requiring the 'HS&E TESTED Logo' displayed on their card they must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years.

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.

Assessment

NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions.

NPORS Practical assessment.

Certification

Traditional NPORS Card

For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do an NVQ qualification.  If the 'HS&E TESTED Logo' is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the two years prior to application for the card.