CPCS A61 Appointed Person Training - Lifting Operations
Course Aims
To provide comprehensive construction plant training on the responsibilities of an Appointed Person. To fully enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
Course Content
- Legislation ‐ LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
- Codes of practice ‐ BS7121 part 1 and BS712 part 3
- Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
- Crane appreciation ‐ crane types, capabilities and limitations
- Duty charts
- Crane terminology
- Site access and egress
- Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
- Crane stability/ground conditions
- Rated Capacity Indicators (RCI’s) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
- Selection of lifting accessories
- Types of accessories and use
- Mode factors for accessories
- Down rating of accessories
- Sling angles
- Communications
- Planning a lifting operation
- Writing a risk assessment (End test)
- Writing a method statement (End test)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
Test
In order to obtain the necessary Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test for Managerial & Professional (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test in addition to the Practical Test.
Location
CITP Ltd, or Your Own Venue (Must meet CPCS specifications)
For more information on our CPCS A61 Appointed Person - Lifting Operations 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.