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Crane Supervisor Refresher Course

Overview

This refresher course is designed for existing crane supervisors who need to renew their NPORS certification. It provides an up-to-date review of current legislation, safety procedures, and practical responsibilities associated with supervising lifting operations, ensuring ongoing competence and compliance.

Certification Routes

NPORS Traditional Route:

  • Valid for 3 years
  • No NVQ or CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test required

NPORS-CSCS Certification Route:

  • Red card (valid for 2 years) issued upon completion
  • To upgrade to a blue card (valid for 5 years), you must complete a relevant NVQ
  • Already got the NVQ? You’ll get the blue card straight away

Note: Speak to us to arrange the CITB Health and Safety awareness course and HS&E (CSCS) touch screen

Duration

1 Days

Max Number

6 Candidates per course

Accreditation Options

  • logo_npors
  • SL logo (002)

Suitable For

Existing Crane Supervisors with an expiring NPORS card or equivalent certification who need to refresh their skills and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current lifting regulations and procedures.

Aims

  • By the end of the course, candidates will have refreshed their understanding in:
    • Responsibilities of a crane supervisor and industry best practice
    • Types of lifting equipment and accessories, their uses and limitations
    • Interpreting lift plans and relevant documentation
    • Effective communication during lifting operations (hand signals, radios, etc.)
    • Procedures for identifying and handling non-serviceable lifting equipment
    • Functionality of Rated Capacity Indicators (RCIs) and Anti-Collision systems
    • Equipment setup, levelling, and dismantling procedures
    • Establishing exclusion zones and managing emergency scenarios
    • Recognising unsafe lifting practices and mitigating potential hazards
    • Ensuring secure load lifting and correct use of accessories
    • Supervising movements using approved communication and control methods
    • Considering environmental and site-specific hazards affecting lifting operations
    • Correctly applying out-of-service securing procedures

Prerequisites

  • • Candidates must hold a valid or recently expired NPORS Crane Supervisor card (or equivalent recognised certification)
    • Must be able to provide proof of previous certification

Teaching Methods

  • • Theory refresher and test
    • Practical assessment

Outcome

Upon successful completion, candidates will receive an updated NPORS Operator Card or in-house certification from Simply Learning.

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