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CPCS A62 - Lift/Crane Supervisor Training

This CPCS Accredited course is aimed at delegates with experience in lifting operations, looking to become a Crane Supervisor

CPCS/NOCN
This is a 4 day course which includes training and testing.
6 places max
This course is ideal for
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.

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Course Aims

To deliver thorough theory and practical training on all the key responsibilities of a lift supervisor to pass the CPCS Theory & Practical test.

Course Content

  • Explain the duties and responsibilities of personnel involved in planned lifts
  • State basic requirements of legislation, regulations, and Codes of Practice that relate to all types of lifting duties
  • Explain maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories
  • Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifts
  • List different types of lifting accessories and explain typical applications
  • Identify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories i.e. markings, certificates and thorough examination reports, etc.
  • Verify sling sizes and angles
  • Explain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose
  • Verify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads in accordance with a given method statement
  • Confirm weights and centres of gravity for difference types of loads in accordance with a given method statement
  • Evaluate and explain how environmental factors and the surrounding area external to the lift zone can affect the planned lifting operation
  • Prepare an area, with exclusion zones, from given lifting plans, ensuring safe access / egress routes for before, during and after the lift
  • Mark the position of lifting equipment according to a given plan
  • Verify potential proximity and underground hazards from given plans and drawings
  • Mark the position of lifting accessories and prepare load spreading systems as required
  • Control a lifting operation using a given lifting plan
 

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 Level 4 Lifting Operations within these 2 years to upgrade to a CPCS Blue Competent Operator card.

 

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have passed the Supervisors CITB Health Safety & Environmental test (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/
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