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Duration: 5 days
Max Delegates: 6

Certification

 

If you have achieved the relevant CPCS course you will receive a CPCS 2 Year Red Trainer Operator Card.   If you hold an NVQ to cover the category you have been tested on you are eligible for a CPCS 5 Year Blue Competent Operator Card.

Please see below link for further details:

https://www.citb.co.uk/cards-testing/construction-plant-competence-scheme-cpcs/plant-operator/

 

Pre-Requisite Requirements

 

CSCS Touch Screen Test:

All candidates are required to complete their CSCS H&S touch screen test prior to a CPCS course/testing. All candidates are required to take the relevant CSCS Health Safety and environment test and this must be in date as required by the CPCS Scheme Rules (page 8 section B2 14-26 of the operator scheme rules). Failure to comply with this will lead to candidate not being eligible to take their course/test and full payment will still be applicable.

 

Overview

 

The A61 course will give you an understanding of the appointed person’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them.

- Observe regulations and Codes of Practice

- Follow safe systems of work including method statements

- Take personal responsibility

- Describe different types of cranes and associated terminology

- Understand crane documentation

- Understand crane stability, duty charts and safety devices

- Appreciate tower cranes

- Observe British Standard 7121

- Recognise the role of appointed persons

- Plan a lift

 

What do our trainees think

OLEC 2, Doncaster
Very well constructed and delivered, outstanding performance on the trainer's part, both in the classroom and out on the track. I would recommend Archie McNeill to anyone who wishes to learn about overheads - a terrific experience.
Zain Ahmad, Coyle
DCCR Initial, Crayford
Lee had an excellent practical and pragmatic approach towards training. I found him to be very knowledgeable, but more importantly he has fantastic knowledge transfer skills.
Umair Khan, Siemens Rail Automation
COSS Initial, Doncaster
I enjoyed the course, it was delivered to a high standard. Kev is an excellent trainer, he is informative and has a great sense of humour. His method of teaching was simplified and thorough - Great!
Thomas Smith, Amey Group Services Ltd
COSS Initial, Warrington
Very well run course, professionally presented. Good reminder of duties and responsibilities.
Mark Harris, ABC Electrification
COSS Initial, Enfield
Vic was a fantastic trainer, his knowledge of the industry is vast and his delivery was second to none. A great course and trainer - thanks!
Douglas Aitken, Balfour Beatty Rail Limited