NPORS Hoist (N111)

• Describe the nature of this sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant/equipment operator
• Name and explain the purpose of principle hoist components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Confirm competency in line with the manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook
• Check the stability, alignment and all-round safety before use
• Ensure that the relevant hoistway protection mechanism is in position before use
• Check that all gates and safety devices function according to specification
• Undertake all the hoist’s pre-use and on-going running checks
• Check the emergency lowering functions
• Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other construction site hazards
• Load and unload materials following official manual handling requirements
• Prepare the hoist for the required load(s) and/or passengers
• Operate the plant machinery to the limits of operation both loaded and unloaded
• Comply with signals and instructions
• Explain the hoist’s working limitations
• Place the plant equipment in an out-of-service condition, isolate it and secure it

COURSE DETAILS

DURATION: One day.

DELIVERY METHODS: Open Course | On Site.

• If this course is delivered on site at your premises, you must ensure you have a safe working area, suitable in size to the scheme rules and correct, safe and examined equipment. Note, this is your responsibility as the booker. Please speak with our team if you are unsure or require more information.

ASSESSMENT: NPORS Theory assessment made up of multiple choice questions & NPORS Practical assessment.

CERTIFICATION: 

• Traditional 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. This card is valid for 3 or 5 years.
• New and wishing to apply for NPORS/CPCS:
  • No NVQ Held By Operative
    Once successfully tested operators who do not hold the requisite NVQ with the units applicable to the category of plant achieved will be issued with a Trained Operator card valid for 2 years from the date they were tested. During the two year period they will be required to register for and achieve the requisite NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the category(s) of plant held on their Trained Operator card.
    On successful completion of this process a Competent Operator card will be issued valid for 5 years from the date of application. A CPD record / operator logbook will also be issued.
  • New Entrant – NVQ Held
    Once successfully tested operators who do currently hold the requisite NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant held on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date they were tested. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will also be issued with a CPD record / operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of the operators continuous professional development and of their operating hours in the workplace.
    Please note that in all cases operators will have to supply proof of having passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environmental touch test within the two years prior to application for the card.
    NPORS Cards can be requested with an individual expiry on each category, or one expiry date for all categories held.

OTHER INFO: Good understanding of spoken and written English. Instructor to learner ratio: 4:1:1