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National Plant Operators Registration Scheme

NPORS N242 Side Boom

NPORS
Detail
  • Duration : 5 Days (Novice)
  • Ratio : 3:1 Candidates (Novice)
  • Assessment : Multiple Methods
  • Language : English
  • Certificate Length : 5 Years
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NPORS N242 Side Boom with Acadame

NPORS side boom training course image showing a side boom crane lifting and positioning pipe sections on an outdoor work site
About the NPORS N242 Side Boom

The NPORS N242 Side Boom course is tailored for individuals who operate side boom pipelayers within construction and pipeline environments. This qualification provides a comprehensive overview of operational safety, legal obligations, and machine capabilities. Candidates will learn to conduct pre-use checks, operate the machinery safely under various conditions, and recognise potential hazards. The course also covers the correct lifting techniques and communication methods used during lifting operations. Whether you are new to the equipment or looking to validate your experience, this course ensures you gain the practical skills and theoretical understanding required to operate a side boom safely and efficiently.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Meet Legal Requirements: Understand your responsibilities under health and safety legislation and relevant regulations.
  • Operate with Confidence: Learn to operate the side boom safely across different ground conditions and lifting scenarios.
  • Conduct Inspections: Gain the knowledge to carry out effective pre-use checks and identify potential mechanical issues.
  • Improve Load Management: Acquire skills to lift, move and place loads accurately while maintaining control and stability.
  • Respond to Hazards: Identify site-specific hazards and apply safe working practices during operations.
  • Secure the Equipment: Learn correct shutdown and securing procedures, reducing risks when the machine is not in use.
Course Content
  • Health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities
  • Conducting pre-use checks and reporting defects
  • Manoeuvring the side boom in various environments
  • Positioning and configuring the machine for lifting
  • Lifting, travelling with, and placing loads safely
  • Identifying and working around hazards
  • Using communication signals and working with others
  • Stability factors and safe load handling
  • Post-operation checks and maintenance
  • Securing and shutting down the machine properly
Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a three-step journey:

A written assessment covering regulations, machine controls, and operational safety.

Candidates will demonstrate the safe operation of the tool, including pre-operational checks and performing tasks.

Candidates will showcase proper shutdown techniques to ensure safety and compliance.