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    Did you know that CITB registered SME employers with up to 99 employees can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to cover the cost of their short duration courses? This includes any Site Safety Plus courses. Employers can submit one claim every 12 months.

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    As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, as well as the automatic claims for CPCS courses and NVQ's, we can now claim on your behalf for NPORS and In-house courses. The rates are tiered in the same way the CPCS courses are. For more information give one of our sales team a call on 01189700200 or...

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CPCS A02 Crawler Crane

                                           crawler crane                                 
 

Course Aims;

This course aims to provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Crawler Crane. This enables the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
 

Course Content:

  •  Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  •  Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  •  Undertake all pre-use checks
  •  Configure and ready for travel
  •  Travel the crane to an area of work
  •  Manoeuvre in confined spaces
  •  Configure the crane for lifting duties
  •  Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting a lattice-type extension
  •  Explain actions 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, Minimise the swinging of loads
  •  Change falls of rope on a hook block 
  •  Move loads through machine travel and comply with signals and instructions
  •  Maintain safe working situations
  •  Prepare the crane in preparation of movement from lifting duties
  •  Carry out shut down and securing procedures
  •  Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Duration of Training;

Number of Training Days Required Novice
(Less than 1 years or no operational experience)
Number of Training Days Required if an Intermediate (1-2 Years Operational Experience)Number of training days required if experienced (2+ years operational experience)Test Only Option
104 - 511/2

Endorsements:

A-  Now superseded by A66d
B-  Over 10 tonnes
 

Test:

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card certification candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test. 
 

Location:

CITP Ltd, Reading or Your Own Venue (Must meet CPCS specifications)
CITB Grant Available – Please see CITB website or call for details https://www.citb.co.uk/grant/new-grants-scheme-2018/
 

Costs:

Testing Only (1/2 DAY) 

£POA *CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details. - **Please note, costs are based on a minimum of 3 candidates per course

Experienced Worker Course (2 DAY) 

£POA *CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details. - **Please note, costs are based on a minimum of 3 candidates per course

Novice Course (10 DAY) 

£POA *CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details. - **Please note, costs are based on a minimum of 3 candidates per course

Dates: On Application

For more information on our CPCS A02 Crawler Crane training courses, give us a call today on 01189 700200 or use our enquiry form. We will go through your requirements and provide advice on what construction training courses best suit you.