CPCS Tower Crane (A04)

A63 – Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane Superseded by A04C:  The review of the A04 Tower Crane category with the release of endorsement A04C Trolley Jib – Remote Controlled supersedes A63A and B Up to 36m – 1m/te and Inclined Jib. A63A & B was therefore retired from the Scheme on 25 November 2015.

This CPCS training course is for people with limited or no experience of using pedestrian operated tower cranes.

It teaches you how to operate a pedestrian operated tower crane safely and productively.

Endorsements:

A: Trolley Jib - Cab Controlled

B: Luffing Jib - Cab Controlled

C: Trolley jib - Remote Controlled

CPCS Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane (A04C) Course Content

• Operate the crane safely and productively
• Respond to the recognised signals for controlling crane operations
• Decide whether a particular load is within the capacity of the crane
• Carry out minor adjustments and routine maintenance
• Understand the capabilities of the equipment and any relevant safety precautions, including the out of
• service procedure
• Operate safe-load indicators and overload warning devices
• Understand the effect of the working radius on the lifting capacity of the machine
• Secure, check and maintain counterweights
• Gauge the effect of shock loading on structural strength and stability
• Recognise the principles of safe slinging, the types and capacities of lifting gear, security and balance of load
• Observe the statutory regulations in respect of lifting equipment and the operator’s own legal responsibilities.

Entry Requirements

Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.