Course Overview
This course is suitable for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. It will give you an understanding of the appointed person’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them. You will also be able to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person.
Course Structure
• Legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice relating to lifting duties
• Taking personal responsibility
• Understanding crane documentation
• Crane appreciation
• Understanding the role of crane supervisor
• Safe systems of work including method statements
• Different types of cranes associated terminology
• Understanding crane stability, duty charts and safety devices
• Observing British Standard 7121
• Understanding the role of appointed person
Assessment and Exams
You will be assessed through theory and practical tests. On successful completion of the course, you will receive your 2-year CPCS Red Trained Operator Card – both theory and practical.