COURSE AIM

The aim of the NPORS Compact Crane Training Course is to provide delegates with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating a CompactCrane to the NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) standard.

Successful delegates will be issued with a relevant NPORS Operators Card which is valid for 5 years.

Course Content:

  • Safe, productive crane operation
  • How to recognise and understand crane signals
  • Crane jib positioning, including altering jib lengths and associated safety devices
  • Routine maintenance
  • The basic theory of power units, control systems and transmission systems
  • Programming and understanding safe load indicators and duties charts
  • Relevant legislation, statutory regulations and Codes of Practice
  • Safe slinging and an understanding of the types and capacities of chains, slings and lifting gear
  • Structural strength, including the effect of shock loading, stability and load displacement

    Address

    Peel House Commercial Hub
    Peel Road
    Skelmersdale
    Lancashire
    WN8 9PT

    Midlands Office

    37 Regent Place
    Birmingham
    B3 1UG

     

    Hours:

    Monday – Friday:
    9am – 5.30pm

    Call Us:

    0800 464 7731