CPCS Training (A02) - Crawler Crane - Foundation/Novice

Who Should Attend? 

This course is for the person who drives the crane, they will follow instruction from the Lift Supervisor and Slinger/Signallers. Rigging the crane to manufacturers instruction/risk and method statement. 

Pre-requisites: A CITB Operatives H,S & E test for Operatives passed within the last 2 years is required for this course

Course Content:

Classroom and Practical course covering:

-Legislation ‐ LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
-Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations.
-Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
-Crane types
-Crane functions
-Crane Manual
-Crane Maintenance
-Pre use inspections
-Rigging crane to manufactures specification.
-Daily inspections
-Communications Methods
-Establishing load weight and centre of gravity
-Proximity hazards
-Types of accessories and use
-Slinging techniques
-Down rating of accessories
-Sling angles
-Verifying documentation and certification
-Attaching accessories to different loads
-Signalling for the lifting, transferring and positioning of loads

Please note that candidates will receive homework as part of this course

Certification: CPCS Trained Operator 'Red' card which is valid for two years