CPCS Training (A62) - Lifting Operations Crane Supervisor Course - Foundation/Novice

Course Overview:

Title: CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62)

Duration: Four (4) consecutive days including CPCS Theory and Practical Test

Target Delegates:

This course is aimed at anyone who is required to supervise safe systems of work using lifting equipment. It is recommended that prior to attending this course individuals should have some experience of working with lifting equipment, especially mobile cranes.

Course aims and content:

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with underpinning knowledge in order for them to understand the role and
responsibility of the Crane Supervisor. Following successful completion of the course candidates will be able to understand and follow safe systems of work for lifting operations including writing risk assessments and method statements.

Topics covered during this course include:

– Legislation - LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
– Codes of practice - BS7121
– Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
– Crane appreciation - crane types, capabilities and limitations
– Duty charts
– Crane terminology
– Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
– Crane stability/ground conditions
– Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
– Lifting accessories
– Types of accessories and use
– Slinging techniques
– Down rating of accessories
– Sling angles
– Communications
– Planning a lifting operation
– Preparing a lift site in accordance with the AP’s safe system of work (end test)

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a Red CPCS Trained Operator card endorsed with the category Crane Supervisor. Please note
the Red CPCS card is only valid for 2 years, within this time you must complete your NVQ level 4 Diploma to convert from Red card to
Blue card. The Blue CPCS card is valid for 5 years,

Pre course requirement:

The Health Safety & Environment test for Specialist Supervisors must be passed before undertaking the CPCS Technical Test.