25 Courses

6 Days (Excluding Weekends) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.

6 Days (Excluding Weekends) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.

4 Days (Excluding Weekends) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.

5 Days (Excluding Weekends) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.

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.

Training is on Days 1-3. Testing will be on either day 4 or day 5. Course structure: Establish the weight and dimensions of loads and communicate this information to the crane operator. Select appropriate lifting tackle and attach and detach it correctly and safely. Use clear and unambiguous signals to direct the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions. Determine the serviceability of lifting accessories, and maintain and store them. Includes ‘Pick & Carry’ Duties training and testing. The course runs for 4 days (3 days of training and 1 days for technical tests). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTRUCTIONS You must also bring your own PPE (boots, hi vis vest or jacket, hard hat and gloves). NB VERY IMPORTANT: All candidates must provide identification in the form of a current Photo ID Driver Licence or Passport. If you do not have one of these please call or email us to ask what suitable alternatives might be. If you are undertaking a CPCS course you MUST have passed an approved CITB or NOCN Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years. If you are unsure about this requirement, please contact us at cpcs@handsonskills.co.uk [cpcs@handsonskills.co.uk]. If there are any queries regarding this booking, or if you would like to talk to us about further training requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can contact us from Monday to Friday between 09.00 to 16.00 on: Tel: 020 7511 7881 and by email to cpcs@handsonskills.co.uk [cpcs@handsonskills.co.uk] Before you attend the course, please read the joining instructions and training terms and conditions. It is very important that the course delegate understands the course objectives and complies with the centre rules before attending the course in order to gain maximum value from training. Details of the course are as follows: Registration and course timings: Courses will start at 08:00. You should aim to be at the centre a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the course start time for signing in. There is a half hour break at lunch time (approximately at 12:00) and courses generally finish between 15.30 and 16.00. Depending upon the course content, the instructor may require the course to start and finish at different times on subsequent course days (if any). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📎 SLINGER_manual_PDF_v1.pdf [https://images.cademy.co.uk/c7b286ef-d078-435c-9894-10ef7a805bb6/2e1ef83f-5005-4918-b872-85d56bfedbe4/original.pdf]

3 Days -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.

4 Days -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.

3 Days -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.

5 Days -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.