EXCAVATOR AS CRANE (NPORS N100)

EXCAVATOR AS A CRANE

Course Summary

This NPORS/ASL  accredited course is designed for anyone who works or wants to work with an Excavator as a Crane

Course Objectives

By the end of this course delegates will be able to answer and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.

Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions

Safely mount and dismount the machine

Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely

Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas

Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges

Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category

Identify and explain centres of gravity, calculate estimated weights of loads

Identify any overhead / proximity hazards

Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing, placement zone with the slinger / signaller

Ensure excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted

Checked load integrity and security by carrying out trial lift

Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement

Environmental considerations

Carry out all out of service and securing procedures

Please note that these course objectives have been developed on the premise that these suspended loads will be slung by a qualified and authorised Slinger/Signaller.

Maximum number of learners

Novice: 3 (Bolt on: 4)

Refresher: 3 (Bolt on: 4)

Experienced Workers Test: 6

Duration

Novice: 5 days (Bolt on: 2 days)

Refresher: 1 day

Experienced Workers Test: 1 day

Assessment

Theory question paper.

Practical assessment.

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a NPORS ID card, valid for 5 years OR

If required, a certificate of attendance can also be provided at an additional charge.

Venue

We run this course at our premises in wicklow and for our clients across Ireland,at their premises or a suitable site of their choosing.