CPCS Training (A60) - Mobile Crane - All Duties - Experienced Worker

A60 Mobile Crane - All Duties

Course Aim
Is to provide delegates with the training to confirm their understanding of safe and correct operation with a Mobile Crane.

Course outcomes:
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the mobile crane will be able to:
• -Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
• -Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• -Conform with manufacturer's requirements as per the operator's handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• -Explain all relevant documentation
• -Undertake all pre-use checks
• -Configure and set for travel (site and highway)
• -Travel the crane to an area of work
• -Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• -Configure the crane for lifting duties
• -Deploy outriggers to specification (where applicable)
• -Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• -Programme / set-up Rated Capacity Indicators for lifting duties
• -Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
• -Accurately place loads
• -Change falls of rope on a hook block
• -Minimise the swinging of loads
• -Move loads through machine travel (where applicable)
• -Maintain safe working situations
• -Comply with signals and instructions
• -Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting fly jibs or boom extensions
• -Dismantle the crane in preparation of movement
• -Carry out shut down and securing procedures