NPORS Course (N404) - Safe Working at Height

Course content

To provide delegates with the basic knowledge involved in Working at Height to the official NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) Standard.

By the end of the training course delegates will be able to:

• Have basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities when working at height.
• Be able to define height work and identify the hazards of work above ground level and outline the general requirements necessary to control them.
• Be able to identify accident causation in work at height.
• Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for working at height use.
• Demonstrate working at height and explain all safety issues that could rise.

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 and multiple choice.

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.