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Return to shopOn high-rise developments and massive civil engineering projects, standard truck-mounted pumps simply cannot reach the pour zones. Static concrete placing booms are the solution, but operating high-pressure concrete lines suspended dozens of meters in the air presents extreme safety risks. Our NPORS Static Concrete Placing Boom (N721) course equips your operatives with the vital skills to safely configure, operate, and maintain these booms, with a heavy emphasis on safely managing pipework blockages and hig
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Description
Course Overview
Operating a static concrete boom is about much more than just moving a joystick; it requires a deep understanding of structural stability, high-pressure hydraulics, and the behavior of curing concrete. A sudden pipe blockage or a ruptured delivery line can be catastrophic on a busy high-rise site.
This comprehensive 3-day course ensures operators are fully compliant with PUWER regulations. Candidates will learn how to conduct rigorous daily inspections of the boom's mast, articulation points, and delivery lines. Practical training focuses on smooth, precise pouring techniques to avoid overloading formwork, as well as the highly hazardous procedures for safely clearing blockages and washing out the pipework at the end of a pour without causing environmental damage.
What You Will Learn
Upon successful completion, candidates will be competent in:
Machine Familiarisation: Locating and identifying the major components of the static boom, including the mast, hydraulic slewing gear, articulation controls, and delivery pipework.
Pre-Operational Checks: Conducting vital statutory checks on hydraulic rams, slew rings, remote controls, and the integrity of the delivery lines and clamps.
Safe Pouring Operations: Preparing the boom for use, setting up exclusion zones, and smoothly maneuvering the boom to deliver concrete accurately without inducing dangerous "whip" in the end hose.
Blockage Management: Understanding the critical safety procedures for identifying, isolating, and safely clearing high-pressure concrete blockages in the pipework.
Cleaning & Environmental Control: Executing safe end-of-shift wash-out procedures (often using compressed air or water and sponge balls) while managing environmental risks like slurry run-off.
Health & PPE: Correctly utilizing mandatory PPE, including concrete-resistant gloves, eye protection, and safety helmets, as well as understanding safe access and egress.
Course Durations & Eligibility
Novice Duration: 3 Days (For candidates with no prior concrete pumping/boom experience).
Class Ratio: Maximum 3 Learners : 1 Instructor : 1 Machine (Ensuring maximum hands-on operational time with the remote controls).
Experienced Worker Tests (EWT) and Refresher courses are also available.
Testing & Certification
Candidates must pass a theoretical multiple-choice exam (80% pass mark) covering health and safety legislation, followed by a rigorous practical assessment. The practical test requires candidates to demonstrate safe pre-use checks, accurately maneuver the boom to simulated pour locations, and verbally explain the critical blockage-clearing and wash-out procedures.
Upon successful completion, candidates will receive an NPORS card/certificate endorsing them for Static Concrete Placing Boom (N721).