NPORS Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads (N138)

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at at operators who require a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements applicable to suspending loads using a telescopic handler (telehandler).

We will conduct a learner analysis to identify the duration of telehandler training required for those with limited or no experience, whereas experienced operators can attend a one-day Experienced Worker Assessment (Test Only).

NPORS Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads (N138) Course Content

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• 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 the steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with the manufacturers and legislative requirements
• 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 laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, inclines, in open and confined areas
• Conduct all safety checks at the work area
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
• Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain how the manufacturer may reduce the lifting capacity when moving a suspended load, 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 and 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 telescopic handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctly
• Checked load integrity and security
• 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

Assessment

NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice.

NPORS Practical assessment.

Traditional NPORS Card

For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do 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.

New Entrants who wish to Apply for an NPORS/CSCS Card

New entrants to the NPORS Scheme will undertake training / testing in the usual way.

New Entrant – No NVQ Held

Once successfully tested operators who do not hold the requisite NVQ with the units applicable to the category of plant achieved will be issued with a Trained Operator card valid for 2 years from the date they were tested. During the two year period they will be required to register for and achieve the requisite NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the category(s) of plant held on their Trained Operator card.

On successful completion of this process a Competent Operator card will be issued valid for 5 years from the date of application. A CPD record / operator logbook will also be issued.

New Entrant – NVQ Held

Once successfully tested operators who do currently hold the requisite NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant held on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date they were tested. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will also be issued with a CPD record / operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of the operators continuous professional development and of their operating hours in the workplace.

Please note that in all cases operators will have to supply proof of having passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environmental touch test within the two years prior to application for the card.

NPORS Cards can be requested with an individual expiry on each category, or one expiry date for all categories held.