Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a MEWP Boom (Cherry Picker) in line with NPORS guidelines.

The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.

Content

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will have gained practical skills and knowledge to:

• A basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used, and to be familiar with other types of information sources and relevant legislation.
• Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Being able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements.
• Checking all emergency lowering functions.
• Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.
• Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely on level/rough ground and inclines in open and confined areas.
• Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards.
• Manoeuvring the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks.
• Carrying out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height.
• Travelling with the platform raised (where applicable)
• Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation.

Assessment

Multiple-choice theory test

Practical Test

Certification

Upon booking the course you can request NPORS CSCS route, or NPORS for the NPORS Traditional route.*

Successful candidates will obtain an NPORS ‘National Plant Operators Registration Scheme’ card on completion. Those requiring the CSCS-embossed Red Trained Operator card (2 year validity) will need to have a valid CITB HSE test; during this 2 year period candidates will need to achieve the relevant plant operations NVQ that will enable them to upgrade their Blue Competent Operator card (5 year validity).

Alternatively, candidates not holding a valid CITB HSE test will only be eligible to receive the traditional 3 year NPORS operator card (5 Year NPORS Card available on request only), however this doesn’t carry the CSCS logo and isn’t as widely recognised.

Entry Requirements

It is important that any candidates have a good understanding of spoken and written English, interpreters are available upon request for those who are not fluent in English. All candidates will need to provide their own appropriate PPE for training and testing purposes..

CITB Levy Registered

If you are registered with the CITB ‘Construction Industry Training Board’ KH Plant Training can help you claim CITB grant automatically on completion. This money is paid direct to you, we’ll simply submit the application on your behalf.

Summary

This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE MEWP Bom (Cherry Picker) will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple choice assessment.

All of our courses are taught by experts with extensive experience in this field and are designed to be enjoyable whilst ensuring that candidates acquire the knowledge and skills required in order to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.

At the time of booking onto a Novice course all delegates will be provided with KH Plant Training’s NPORS Study Guides, we encourage all delegates to read these before attending the first day of training.

*If NPORS CSCS route isn’t specified at Booking then NPORS traditional will be the route taken.