Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory mobile crane training, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

CPCS A60 - Mobile Crane

Who Attends

Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.

Course Content

  • Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
  • Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  • Explain all relevant documentation
  • Undertake all pre-use checks
  • Configure and set for travel (site and highway)
  • Travel the crane to an area of work
  • Manoeuvre in confined spaces
  • Configure the crane for lifting duties
  • Deploy outriggers to specification (where applicable)
  • Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  • Programme / set-up Rated Capacity Indicators for lifting duties
  • Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
  • Accurately place loads
  • Change falls of rope on a hook block
  • Minimise the swinging of loads
  • Move loads through machine travel (where applicable)
  • Maintain safe working situations
  • Comply with signals and instructions
  • Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting fly jibs or boom extensions
  • Dismantle the crane in preparation of movement
  • Carry out shut down and securing procedures
Our standard course covers endorsement C - All Duties
 

Course Duration

This is a 10 day course which includes training and testing.

Maximum Candidates

Maximum attendees: 4 Candidates

Qualifications Obtained

This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of both CPCS Technical tests) valid for 2 years. You must work towards and achieve your SVQ/NVQ in Plant Operations within these 2 years to upgrade to a CPCS Blue Competent Operator card.

Entry Requirements

The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environmental test must be current and in date (completed within the last 24 months).

Additional Information

There may be a CITB Grant available to support the cost of training. Please see Grants & Funding for Industry Support - CITB or call 0344 994 4455 

Sibbald Training are an Approved Training Organisation with CITB, and will make the claim on your behalf if your company levy number is provided at the time of booking.

https://www.nocnjobcards.org/CPCS/

Arrange your course with Sibbald

If pre-scheduled dates are not listed on this page, or if the dates published do not fit your requirement, please contact us as arrangements can be made to suit your needs. 

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