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

Course Outcomes

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an appointed person will be able to:

- Explain the duties and responsibilities of; an appointed person, a crane supervisor, a crane operator, a slinger, a singaller, a crane erector and maintenance personnel
- State basic requirements of legislation, regulation, and codes of practice that relate to all types of lifting duties
- Explain maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories
- State requirements that allow safe site access and egress for typical lifting equipment
- Explain additional requirements for loads to be lifted from height
- Explain the function and use off and use information provided by, RCIs and anti-collision systems
- Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifts
- List different types of lifting accessories and explain typical applications
- Identify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories
- Verify sling sizes and angles
- Explain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose
- Verify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads in accordance with a given method statement
- Describe and demonstrate different types of communication methods for lifting purposes
- Communicate the lift plan information to others involved in a lifting operation
- Report and explain positive and negative aspects of a typical lift following the operation to the appointed person

Pre-requisites

Delegates must have completed the CSCS Health and Safety Environmental Touch Screen Test for Supervisors within the past two years.