CPCS Entry requirements
Learners must have passed the Supervisors Health, Safety & Environment test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date. You should have sufficient experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in British standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.
Aim
Train selected personnel in the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the duties of the Crane Supervisor as defined in BS7121 Part 1 2016.
Elements Covered
- Legislation - LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
- Codes of practice - BS7121
- Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
- Crane appreciation - crane types, capabilities and limitations
- Duty charts
- Crane terminology
- Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
- Crane stability/ground conditions
- Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
- Lifting accessories
- Types of accessories and use
- Slinging techniques
- Down rating of accessories
- Sling angles
- Communications
- Planning a lifting operation
- Preparing a lift site in accordance with the AP’s safe system of work (end test)
CPCS Certification
Learners will receive a Red CPCS Training Operator card on successful completion of the technical tests, valid for two years. After gaining on-site experience, you must complete a Crane Supervisor Level 4 NVQ within two years to apply for the Blue Competence Card which is renewable every 5 years.