construction training courses
  • Training for the construction industry

    Skills & Training fund

    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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  • Training for the construction industry

    The first phase of the changes being made by CITB will see new standards introduced for the following:

    Excavator 360, above 10 tonnes (tracked), Forward tipping dumper (wheeled), Rear tipping dumper/ dump truck: articulated chassis (all sizes), Ride on Roller, Telescopic handler: all sizes excluding 360 slew, Industrial forklift, Plant and Vehicle Marshaller, Slinger, Signaller: all types, all duties

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  • Training for the construction industry

    CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

    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 A04 Tower Crane

 
                                      a04 tower crane                                      
 

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Operate the crane safely and productively
  • Respond to the recognised signals for controlling crane operations
  • Decide whether a particular load is within the capacity of the crane
  • Carry out minor adjustments and routine maintenance
  • Understand the capabilities of the equipment and any relevant safety precautions, including the out of
  • service procedure
  • Operate safe-load indicators and overload warning devices
  • Understand the effect of the working radius on the lifting capacity of the machine
  • Secure, check and maintain counterweights
  • Gauge the effect of shock loading on structural strength and stability
  • Recognise the principles of safe slinging, the types and capacities of lifting gear, security and balance of load
  • Observe the statutory regulations in respect of lifting equipment and the operator’s own legal responsibilities.

Endorsements

A: Trolley Jib – Cab Controlled
B: Luffing Jib – Cab Controlled
C:Trolley Jib – Remote Controlled
 

REMOTE CONTROLLED TROLLEY JIB 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
5321/2

 

Test 

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card certification candidates must pass both the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.  To take the CPCS Technical tests you must have passed the CITB Health, safety and environment test within the last 2 years or alternatively the new CPCS Plant Operative Health, safety and environment test – NOCN Job Cards.  You must also have a good understanding of spoken and written English.
 

Location:

Berkshire

Costs:

TESTING ONLY (½DAY)

18/07/2025

£825.00 p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

EXPERIENCED (2 DAYS SPLIT) 

14/07/2025 & 18/07/2025

£1,000.00 p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

NOVICE (5 DAYS CONSECUTIVE) 

14/07/2025, 15/07/2025, 16/07/2025, 17/07/2025 & 18/07/2025

£1,595.00 p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.