Rigging and Fleeting Loads – Lift Planner – N046
We offer two NPORS Rigging and Fleeting Loads – Lift Planner (N046) training options for businesses in construction and utilities
Experienced Worker Test
For experienced workers, this test allows your team to demonstrate their skills and earn NPORS certification, validating their expertise in rigging and fleeting loads, lift planning, site safety, and task handling.
Novice Course
For upskilling, this course provides essential training on safe rigging, fleeting loads, and lift planning techniques. Upon completion, they’ll receive NPORS certification, ensuring safe and efficient operations within your business.
Accreditation
Course Duration
1 to 2 days
Based on experience
NPORS Cards
Valid for 5 years
3 years available upon request
Course Objectives
It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:
- Have a managerial understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their roles and responsibilities for performing rigging and fleeting loads tasks
- Have an underpinning knowledge of the manufacturers handbooks or guidelines for the equipment to be used and have an understanding of P.U.W.E.R, L.O.L.E.R, Working at Height, Manual Handling, Risk Assessments with a good awareness of British and International standards
- Be able to calculate weights and measures ensuring that the load weight is accurate and all CoG’s, angles, tensions are within the manufacturers guidelines for the safe rigging and fleeting of loads
- Prepare risk assessments for rigging and fleeting loads that covers basic, intermediate and complex categories
- Be able to correctly check the certification for lifting equipment appliances and accessories and understand the commonly used tools, access egress items and PPE only used definitions of the industry
- Correctly determine lifting equipment for the lift plan rigging and material lists including specific hand tools. Prepare a step by step method statement detailing a safe systematic approach including the pickup point, route to be travelled and laydown area
- Allocate team roles and responsibilities for riggers, supervisors and fixed appliance operators that can be utilised for scenarios covering basic, intermediate and complex categories
- Prepare a sketch, scaled drawing or have the understanding how to add pictures to lift plans ensuring the lift team understands the location and system of the operation in addition to text information
- Oversee tasks for complex rigging and fleeting operations ensuring the team safely follow the step by step method statement in the lift plan pack
- Liaise with the management, supervisors and workforce levels of lifting operations by attending meetings, TBT’s, PTW meetings, site visits in a responsible competent manner
- Participation in debrief meeting with lift team and discuss lessons learned during specific task
Entry Requirements
Previous Qualification
Candidates must have successfully completed the relevant Rigging and Fleeting Loads – Lift Planner training or possess equivalent experience and knowledge in rigging and fleeting loads, and lift planning.
Experience
A minimum of 3 months practical experience in rigging, fleeting loads, or lift planning is recommended.
Age Requirement
All participants must be at least 16 years old.
Language Proficiency
A good understanding of English, both spoken and written, is required to ensure safety and successful participation in assessments.
Course assessment
Theoretical Assessment
A written test covering key safety practices, rigging and fleeting loads, and lift planning procedures.
Practical Assessment
A hands-on test where you demonstrate your ability to safely plan and execute lifting operations, including rigging and fleeting loads, in various scenarios.
Experienced Worker Test (Test Only)
For experienced workers, the assessment focuses on validating your existing skills in rigging, fleeting loads, and lift planning.
Upon successful completion, you will receive NPORS certification, validating your competency in rigging and fleeting loads, and lift planning.
Training Locations
We offer flexible training options at one of your locations to suit your convenience:
- On-site Training: Training can be arranged nationwide at your site, provided it meets the necessary safety and test specifications. Enquire for further details.
Who will benefit
This course is perfect for:
- New operators looking to gain skills and certification in rigging and fleeting loads, and lift planning.
- Experienced operators completing the Experienced Worker Test to validate their skills and earn NPORS certification.
- Businesses training staff in safe rigging, fleeting loads, and lift planning practices.
- Individuals enhancing qualifications for roles in construction, logistics, utilities, or industries requiring expertise in rigging and fleeting loads.
Regardless of experience, this course equips you with the skills needed for safe and effective rigging and fleeting load management, and lift planning.
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