• Legislation ΓÇô LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA, codes of practice ΓÇô BS7121
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
• Crane appreciation ΓÇô crane types, capabilities and limitations
• Duty charts
• Crane terminology
• Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Crane stability/ground conditions
• Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
• Communications (Radio, verbal and hand signals etc)
• Rigging and De-rigging of cranes according to written instructions
• Configuring cranes according to work specifications
• Hoisting, slewing and derricking following the instruction of the slinger/signaller
• Controlling load movement
• Routine maintenance
• Use of crane on free on wheels duties
• Use of crane on pick and carry duties

To provide delegates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to safely operate mobile cranes on construction sites and other allied industries.

If you are booking with less than 3 working days notice from the course start date please ring 0345 605 0006 to confirm this course.

This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of CPCS Technical Tests).

Trained Operator Card (RED)

The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards. Experienced and able operators may hold a Trained Operator Card whilst being measured against national standards through an SVQ or NVQ.

Once you've obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it will last for 2 years. During these 2 years you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.

Competent Operator Card (BLUE)

The Competent Operator Card tells the observer that the holder has demonstrated a level of health and safety awareness through the CITB Health, safety and environment test, underpinning knowledge previously through a CPCS theory test, operating ability previously through a CPCS practical test and operating competence on the type of plant (evidenced by an SVQ or NVQ or employer confirmation of competence).

Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training - this course is aimed at anyone who is required to operate mobile cranes for lifting operations on construction sites and other allied industries.

Prerequisites

Delegates having some previous experience of operating hydraulic lifting equipment is essential (e.g. Tele-handlers, Rough Terrain Forklifts, Lorry Loaders, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, 360 Excavators etc.) Good hand/eye co-ordination is also required. Please note that a Group C category licence is required for driving on the open road, however this is not essential for the course.

You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety issues. The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environment touchscreen test must be current and in date (completed within the last 24 months).

Failure to arrive on the course with the relevant test completed and in date, will result in your not being permitted to undertake the exams at the end of the course. No refund will be given for exams cancelled as a result of you not having the relevant test completed.

More information can be found on the CITB website.

Your booking can only be confirmed once we receive the following information:

1. Existing CSCS Card Number
2. NI Number
3. D.O.B.

We'll be in contact within 48 hours after you make your booking to collect further information prior to confirming your space on the course.