N046 Rigging & Fleeting Loads – Lift Planner Novice

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, delegates will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

• Understand the managerial responsibilities, dangers of working in the industry, and their role in rigging & fleeting loads tasks.
• Know the manufacturer's handbooks, P.U.W.E.R, L.O.L.E.R, working at height, manual handling, risk assessments, and British/International standards.
• Calculate weights, CoG’s, angles, and tensions for safe rigging & fleeting of loads within the manufacturer's guidelines.
• Prepare risk assessments for rigging & fleeting loads covering basic, intermediate, and complex categories.
• Ensure lifting equipment certification is valid and understand tools, PPE, and access/egress items.
• Determine appropriate lifting equipment for lift planning and prepare method statements detailing safe approaches, routes, and laydown areas.
• Allocate roles and responsibilities for riggers, supervisors, and operators for complex scenarios.
• Prepare scaled sketches or diagrams for lift plans, ensuring all team members understand the operation’s details.
• Oversee complex rigging tasks, ensuring safety and adherence to method statements and lift plans.
• Participate in meetings, site visits, and debriefs to ensure all lifting operations are executed competently.

On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an NPORS card valid for 5 years. A refresher course can be undertaken after this period.

Course Duration:

2 Days

Delegate Numbers:

Max of 6 per course

About NPORS:

NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across construction, industrial, utilities, warehousing, distribution, agricultural, ports, and marine sectors.

NPORS offers flexibility while maintaining high standards, nationally and internationally, by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.

At C&C Training, NPORS training and assessments can be delivered on-site, providing flexibility and minimal disruption to your working day. If on-site training is not feasible, alternative options are available.