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NPORS N104
Overhead Crane Training

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NPORS N104
Overhead Crane Training

Course Information

The NPORS N104 Overhead Crane Training Course is a certification programme designed to provide operators with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently operate overhead cranes.

Who should attend ?

This NPORS Overhead Crane training course is suitable for individuals who will be operating overhead cranes in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and warehousing. It is ideal for both novice operators and experienced operators who need to refresh their skills or obtain certification.
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NPORS N104 Overhead Crane Course Aims

The NPORS N104 Overhead Crane Training Course teaches you how to operate an overhead crane safely and productively and aims to provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
  • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
  • Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
  • Set up exclusion zone
  • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for overhead crane use
  • Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
  • Prepare the overhead crane for use and operate machine safely and efficiently
  • Environmental considerations
  • Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures

CITB Grants

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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
Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.
This highly interactive practical and classroom-based training course concludes with practical assessment and theory tests, demonstrating the candidate’s full understanding of the training.
Novice Operator: 3 Days, maximum of 3 candidates

Experienced Operator: 1 Day test only, maximum of 4 candidates

Location: Nationwide Delivery on-site
Yes, the NPORS certification is recognised across the UK and is widely accepted by employers in various industries.
There are no formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of machinery and general safety practices. A good level of physical fitness is also beneficial due to the nature of the work.
Participants should bring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a hard hat, safety boots, and high-visibility clothing.

For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to have 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 and will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ.

For more information on the required NVQ, please contact us at 01623 287830.

You can find your local NPORS test centre for training by following this link:

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