CPCS A62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor

Description

Course Overview

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.