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

Who Should Attend:

This course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a crawler crane who want to achieve the CPCS Red Card.

Course Contents:

- Operating the crane safely and productively
- Responding to recognised crane signals accurately
- Positioning the crane correctly
- Altering jib lengths and associated safety devices
- Carrying out routine maintenance and making minor adjustments
- Understanding safe-load indicators and duties charts
- Identify the basic theory of power units, transmission systems and control systems
- Programming safe-load indicators
- Understanding the effects of radius change on the safe working capacity
- Observing the statutory regulations and Codes of Practice
- Gauging the effect of shock loading on structural strength, stability and load displacement
- Recognising the principles of safe slinging and the types and capacities of chains, slings and lifting gear.

Assessment:

- Verbal 1-1 theory test
- Practical Test performing to CPCS Test criteria


Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will achieve a CPCS Red Trained Operator's Card which is valid for 2 years.

Pre-requisites:

All delegates must have completed the CSCS Health, Safety & Environmental Test for Operatives within the past 2 years.