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CPCS Training (A61) - Appointed Person Lifting Operations - Foundation/Novice

Aim:

Train selected personnel in the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the duties of the Appointed Person as defined in BS7121 Part 1 1998.

Obljectives:

Be able to carry out the planning, selection of cranes, personnel and lifting equipment necessary for the management of the lifting operation to the required standard as defined in BS 7121 Code of Practice Part 1 (General) 1989.

Who Should Attend?

All personnel who are responsible for the selection and planning of the use of cranes.

Candidates must have completed the CSCS test within the past two years.

Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:

• Current relevant regulations
• Stability
• Rigging and reeving
• Automatic safe load indicators
• Multi crane lifting
• Marking of safe working loads Establishing load weight, selection of slings, centre of gravity
• Wire rope slings
• Lifting gear
• British standard codes of practice CP 3010 and BS 7121
• Standard terminology Control of lifting operations Duties of the appointed person
• Management of the lifting operation Planning of the lifting operation Selection and duties of personnel Minimum attributes of personnel CPCS Technical Test

Certification

All candidates will complete the Full (Theory & Practical) CPCS Technical Test and on successful completion will be issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operators Card