CPCS Training (A60) - Mobile Crane Course - Foundation/Novice
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This Mobile Crane Foundation training course is held in Westcott near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, which is North West from London. Please select the Course Dates Tab above to see current course dates, or select a category link above to see more course and location options. A60 Mobile Crane

Price includes training, theory and practical test.

Course Aims
To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Mobile Crane, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content 
- Operating the crane safely 
- Responding to recognised crane signals accurately 
- Correct positioning of the crane 
- Altering jib lengths and associated safety devices 
- Routine maintenance and minor adjustments 
- Safe load indicators and duties charts 
- Chains, slings and lifting gear 
- Crane capabilities and safety precautions 
- Basic theory of power units, transmission systems and control systems 
- Understanding and interpreting duties charts 
- Understanding how to programme safe load indicators 
- The effects of radius change on the safe working capacity 
- Statutory regulations and Codes of Practice applicable to lifting operations 
- Effects of shock loading on structural strength, stability and load displacement 
- Principles of safe slinging and the types and capacities of chains, slings and lifting gear 
- The correct and safe use of outriggers 
- Transport regulations and preparing for travel on the public highway

Duration of Training
Foundation Training - 7 Days training + 1 day testing

Test
To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

These tests can be viewed online at www.cskills.org/centreandschool/cpcs.

Location
The testing takes place at our Westcott Centre.



 
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