CPCS A61 Training

Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory training in the role of an Appointed Person, enabling the candidate to pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content

· Explain the duties and responsibilities of: an Appointed Person, a Crane Supervisor, a Crane Operator, a Slinger Signaller, a Crane Erector and maintenance personnel

· State basic requirements of legislation, regulations, and codes of practice that relate to all types of lifting duties

· Identify the requirements for basic, standard and complex lifts

· State requirements to be followed when planning the lifting of persons

· Explain additional requirements for loads to be lifted from height

· Describe notification, liaising and reporting procedures to statutory, authority, and utility bodies when affected by the lifting operation, i.e. works, railways, highways, airfields, etc.

· Identify different types of cranes, and explain their lifting capabilities and limitations for given lifting operations

· Explain maintenance, inspections, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories

· Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifts

· Calculate lifting equipment point loadings/outrigger loadings, spreader mat types and sizes from given information

· Explain the function and use off, and use information provided by RCIs and anti-collision systems

· Select the correct crane for specific specified lifts and utilise accessories Inc. swing ways, stingers, powered boom extensions etc. extra ballast plus duties charts, range diagrams and specification sheets

· List different types of lifting accessories and explain typical applications

· Identify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories i.e. markings, certificates and thorough examination reports, etc.

· Calculate sling sizes and angles

CPCS Test

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.