Accreditation
CPCS
Accreditation
CPCS
Course duration
5 Days
Certificate valid for
2 years
A63 – Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane Superseded by A04C: The review of the A04 Tower Crane category with the release of endorsement A04C Trolley Jib – Remote Controlled supersedes A63A and B Up to 36m –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
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.
Four days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises, followed by one day assessment - CPCS technical tests
Learners will receive a Red CPCS Trained Operator Card on passing the CPCS technical tests, valid for two years.
After gaining on-site experience, you must complete an NVQ level 2 within two years to apply for the blue CPCS Competence Card which is renewable every five years.
Grants against the cost of your CPCS training and testing are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit the CITB Grant page.
We can provide construction SMEs with less than 250 employees with free level 2 construction NVQs through our Skills Support for the Workforce programme, funded by the European Social Fund. Please contact us for the regions that are currently eligible, this is for a limited time only.