Course overview
1 Day refresher available for those who previously hold the category, please contact for availability.
• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a crane / lift 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 of 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” and securing procedures
Theory Test is 30 minutes and consists of 25 questions, 20 of which are multiple choice. The required pass mark is 80%
Card upon achievement
Traditional NPORS Card is valid for 5 years.
or
CSCS Logo Trained Operator card is valid for 2 years. Within this time, you are expected to complete an NVQ in relevant Plant Operations to achieve a Competence Operator Card.
Upon completion of NVQ you can achieve you CSCS affiliated Competent Operator card is valid for 5 years.
Pre- requested
Those wanting a CSCS affiliated card. You must have a CITB Health Safety & Environment within the last 2 years of course test day.
We can book this at our centre with at least 48 hours notice, subject to availability. Our cost is £50inc VAT.
We can tailor our courses to suit everybody’s needs. Whether you have been driving plant already or need correcting on any bad habits, we offer courses for semi novices. Option for experienced worker tests for those not needing any training element. If you would like to contact us to see the best pathway, please send our course booking form to nicky.hough@gmctltd.co.uk or call 01706 559292.