CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62)
Course Information
This CPCS training course will enable you to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person.
You will learn how to comply with legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and industrial requirements.
CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62) Course Content
- Legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice relating to lifting duties
- Safe systems of work including method statements
- Taking personal responsibility
- Different types of cranes and associated terminology
- Understanding crane documentation
- Understanding crane stability, duty charts and safety devices
- Crane appreciation
- Observing British Standard 7121
- Understanding the role of crane supervisor
- Understanding the role of appointed person
- Preparing an area with exclusion zones.
Entry Requirements
Learners must have passed the Supervisors Health, Safety and 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.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
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Assessment & Certification
Assessment
Three days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises, followed by one day assessment - CPCS technical tests.
Certification
Learners will receive a Red CPCS Trained Operator Card on passing the CPCS technical tests, valid for two years.
CPCS Blue Card
After gaining on-site experience, you must complete an NVQ Level 4 - Controlling Lifting Operations - Supervising Lifts within two years to apply for the blue CPCS Competence Card which is renewable every five years.
More Details
Grants and Funding
Grants against the cost of your CPCS training and testing are available for eligible employers.
For further information please visit: https://essentialsiteskills.co.uk/funding