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CPCS - A59C - Lifting Operations

This course provides comprehensive training for individuals aiming to operate 360-degree excavators safely and efficiently and covers essential aspects of lifting operations, including planning, execution, and compliance with industry standards.

Agenda

  • Understanding lifting regulations and safety procedures
  • Interpreting load charts and lifting plans
  • Selecting appropriate lifting attachments 
  • Planning and preparing for lifting operations 
  • Identifying potential hazards and mitigating risks 
  • Safe travel with suspended loads 
  • Performing pre-lift checks and maintenance 
  • Hand signals and communication protocols

Assessment:
Typically involves both theory and practical assessments, including demonstrating safe lifting techniques on an excavator

Course Aims

This course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to safely to perform lifting operations with a 360 Excavator above 10 tonnes, delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical training and exercises.

Certification

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 capable operators may hold a Trained Operator Card while working towards an SVQ or NVQ. 

If you hold or have held a previous CPCS card and wish to progress, please let us know before booking. 

Once youΓÇÖve obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it is valid for 2 years. During this time, you are expected to complete an NVQ in Plant Operations to progress to a Blue CPCS Competence Card. 

If you have not completed your NVQ within the 2-year period, the accreditation body, NOCN-CPCS, may allow a grace period provided you are registered and booked onto an NVQ course. For further guidance on eligibility and next steps, please contact our team. 


Competent Operator Card (BLUE) 

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

Who Should Attend

Experienced excavator operators have passed a CPCS - A59 card who are required to perform lifting operations with their machine.

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