CPCS Training (A60) - Mobile Crane - All Duties - Foundation/Novice

Is to provide delegates with the training to confirm their understanding of safe and correct operation with a Mobile Crane.

Course outcomes: 

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the mobile crane will be able to:
• -Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
• -Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• -Conform with manufacturer's requirements as per the operator's handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• -Explain all relevant documentation
• -Undertake all pre-use checks
• -Configure and set for travel (site and highway)
• -Travel the crane to an area of work
• -Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• -Configure the crane for lifting duties
• -Deploy outriggers to specification (where applicable)
• -Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• -Programme / set-up Rated Capacity Indicators for lifting duties
• -Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
• -Accurately place loads
• -Change falls of rope on a hook block
• -Minimise the swinging of loads
• -Move loads through machine travel (where applicable)
• -Maintain safe working situations
• -Comply with signals and instructions
• -Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting fly jibs or boom extensions
• -Dismantle the crane in preparation of movement
• -Carry out shut down and securing procedures

Please note: Any candidate wishing to attend a CPCS course must have taken the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment test within the last two years.

Any candidate that books onto this course and does not hold the above prior to the technical test will not be eligible for a refund.