This course is suitable for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations.
It will enable candidates to undertake the duties of a Crane Supervisor learning how to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and industrial requirements.
Course Details
Accreditation: CPCS
Course Duration: 3-4 Days (depending upon experience)
Card Validity: 2 Years
Grant: Grant Available
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have achieved the relevant Supervisors CITB Health, Safety &.
Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
Candidates should have enough experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in the British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Course Content
Legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice relating to lifting duties.
Safe systems of work including method statements.
Taking personal responsibility.
Different types of cranes and associated terminology.
Understanding crane documentation.
Understanding crane stability, duty charts and safety devices.
Crane appreciation.
Observing British Standard 7121.
Understanding the role of crane supervisor.
Understanding the role of appointed person.
Preparing an area with exclusion zones.
Assessment
Three (3) Days Training – Classroom-based and Practical Training
One (1) Day – CPCS Testing
Certification
Successful candidates will be issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).
Grant Information
CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.
Next Steps
To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts and a Supervisors Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
Course PDF Download
Download the full course PDF for CPCS A62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor.
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