Crane Supervisor Refresher (NPORS)

Suitable For

Any experienced Crane Supervisors who would like to renew their certification.

Aims

• To refresh knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
• A basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as a Crane Supervisor.
• Explain the importance of locating and identifying different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and functions.
• Demonstrate how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation.
• Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting purposes.
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service.
• Explain the function and use of the RCIs and Anti-Collision systems and use the information provided.
• Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types or lifting equipment and lifts.
• Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify overhead hazards.
• Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using different lifting scenarios.
• Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting accessories, explain the procedures ensuring load balance and integrity.
• Supervise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication.
• Explain all environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation.
• Carry out all out-of-service securing procedures.

Prerequisites

• Candidates must have a current Crane Supervisor certificate and be able to provide proof of this prior to course commencement.