COURSE AIMS
The CPCS A61 course is suitable for supervisors and managers who have
responsibility for lifting operations.
It will give candidates an understanding of the Appointed Person’s
responsibilities, how to fulfil them and the skills and ability to interpret and
apply sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the BS 7121 Safe Use of Cranes guidelines.
If you already hold the CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller qualification, on completion
of this course you will also achieve the CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor
qualification.
COURSE CONTENT
On completion of the course, students will understand:
* Roles and responsibilities of lifting operations personnel
* Legislation, regulations and codes of practice
* Duties of the Appointed Person
* Thorough examination and certification
* Selection of cranes
* Lifting capacity and duties charts
* Crane positioning and configuration
* Selection and use of lifting accessories
* Methods of communication
* Carrying out a risk assessment
* Preparing a method statement
* Crane plan and elevation drawings
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
* Candidates should have sufficient experience of cranes to meet the
requirements specified in British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.
* Candidates must have achieved the Managers CITB Health, Safety & Environment
(HS&E) Touchscreen test no more than two (2) years before the course, or CPCS
Test.
* Good understanding of spoken and written English.
ASSESSMENT
* Four (4) Days Training – Classroom-based and Practical Training
* One (1) Day – CPCS Testing
Outcome
On successful completion, candidates will be awarded with the CPCS Red Trained
Operator Card which is valid for 2 years.
Next Steps
To upgrade your card to blue, you will need to complete the Level 5 NVQ Diploma
in Controlling Lifting Operations - Planning Lifts and a Managers Health, Safety
and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years. Please contact us for
more details.