NPORS Quick Hitch Awareness (N726)
Accreditation
NPORS
Course Duration
1 Day
Valid for
5 years
Course Information
Aimed at operatives who are required to attach or work with machinery that require the operation of quick hitch systems, working in the construction industry and allied environments, along with a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements.
NPORS Quick Hitch Awareness (N726) 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 a plant operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular Quick Hitch to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the Quick Hitch and explain their functions
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Quick Hitch use
- Be able to explain the different types of Quick hitch devices
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the designated change over area
- Fit and remove attachments safely and efficiently
- Demonstrate and explain checks for attachment security
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
Entry Requirements
Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They have to have passed the CITB health, safety & environmental touch screen test within two years prior to their application.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
To book this course
Assessment & Certification
Assessment
NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice.
NPORS Practical assessment.
Certification
NPORS (Traditional) Operator Card
For those who operate in industry sectors other than construction and therefore not subject to the requirement to hold an operator card bearing the CSCS logo, NPORS has retained its traditional operator card.
Though the standards applied to this route and the methods of achievement are exactly the same as those applied to the NPORS / CSCS operator card route the NPORS traditional card does not bear the CSCS logo as non-construction industry sectors in the main do not have the same requirements as the construction sector i.e., trained operator card – VQ achievement – competent operator card.
End users have the option to select 3- or 5-year registrations for this card dependent on any sector specific or in-company requirements.
N.B. For those operating in the construction sector the NPORS / CSCS card route should be followed.
More information on the NPORS scheme and cards available.
More Details
About NPORS
Established in 1992, the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading Accreditation and Registration Bodies, working across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural, Ports and Marine sectors.
NPORS offers flexibility, whilst maintaining standards, both nationally and internationally by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.
Validating An NPORS Operator Card
The categories on the reverse of the Operator Card can be validated by scanning in the QR code on the front of the card, using the online card checker or by contacting NPORS on 01606 351240.