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NPORS Crawler Crane Training (N103)

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NPORS N103 Crawler Crane

Course Information

The NPORS Crawler Crane (N103) course teaches individuals the skills and information necessary to operate a crawler crane safely and efficiently. This course covers several areas of crane operation, such as safety protocols, maintenance, and practical operation skills.

Who shouldattend?

This training is perfect for those looking to work as crawler crane operators in the construction industry. It is also appropriate for current operators seeking to update their skills or achieve formal certification.
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NPORS N103 Crawler CraneCourse Aims

This course aims to provide thorough practical and theoretical training in operating a crawler crane. This enables the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the NPORS theory and practical tests.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  • Undertake all pre-use checks
  • Configure and ready for travel
  • Travel the crane to an area of work
  • Manoeuvre in confined spaces
  • Configure the crane for lifting duties
  • Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting a lattice-type extension
  • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  • Programme/set-up rated capacity indicators for lifting duties
  • Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
  • Accurately place loads, Minimise the swinging of loads
  • Change falls of rope on a hook block
  • Move loads through machine travel and comply with signals and instructions
  • Maintain safe working situations
  • Prepare the crane in preparation of movement from lifting duties
  • Carry out shut down and securing procedures
  • Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

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Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.

Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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To be confirmed upon completion of the initial analysis, depending on experience.

The course covers a variety of topics, including:

  • Health and safety regulations
  • Crane maintenance and inspections
  • Understanding crane controls and components
  • Basic lifting principles
  • Load chart calculations
  • Rigging and slinging
  • Practical operation of the crawler crane

Participants who successfully complete the training and pass the NPORS theoretical and practical tests will get the NPORS Red Trained Operator Card for the NPORS N103 Crawler Crane.

The NPORS Red Trained Operator Card is valid for 2 years. Following this period, operators must get the NPORS Blue Competent Operator Card by completing an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) and proving continued competency.

Yes, the training is structured to accommodate people with different levels of experience. However, those with no prior expertise may require a longer training programme to adequately cover all relevant aspects.
Completing the NPORS N103 Crawler Crane course can lead to a variety of work prospects in the construction and heavy lifting industries. Certified operators are in high demand for positions in construction, infrastructure development, and other related industries.

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