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CPCS A61

Appointed Person Course

The CPCS Appointed Person Course equips you with the skills needed to manage safe lifting operations.

Learn how to develop lift plans which address risks, resources required, procedures and the responsibilities.

Pass your theory and practical tests to achieve a CPCS Red Card for CPCS A61 Appointed Persons.

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CPCS Appointed Person Course in Wokingham

Eligibility Criteria

You must have passed the CITB Health and Safety Test for Managers and Professionals within the last 2 years.

Novice

  • Duration: 5 days

£1195+VAT

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We recommend you book the full course to ensure the best chance of passing.

Average 2025 CPCS Pass Rate

88%

CPCS Appointed Person Course in Wokingham

Learning Outcomes

  • Have a basic understanding of the dangers of working in the industry and your responsibilities as an Appointed Person.
  • Explain the duties and responsibilities of Crane Lift Supervisors, Crane Operators, Slinger Signallers, Crane Erectors, and Maintenance Personnel.
  • Demonstrate and explain how to interpret information on relevant documentation, including legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
  • Explain and identify the different requirements to be followed for basic lifts, complex lifts, and the lifting of persons.
  • Explain the notification process and the requirements for reporting processes to authorities, utility bodies, and other affected parties.
  • Explain the maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and all accessories.
  • Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for lifting equipment and lifts.
  • Explain and demonstrate how to calculate point loadings and outrigger loadings, spreader mat types and sizes.
  • Explain the function and use of the RCI, LMI and anti-collision systems and utilise the information provided.
  • Demonstrate the correct selection of cranes for specified lifts including all accessories, ensuring correct duties charts, range diagrams and specification sheets.
  • Interpret and apply sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the BS 7121 Safe Use of Cranes, and understanding of LOLER Regulations.
CPCS Appointed Person Course in Wokingham
CPCS A61 Appointed Person Course
  • List and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories and explain their applications.
  • Explain and demonstrate different slinging techniques, calculating sling sizes and angles, balanced and unbalanced, centres of gravity, loose loads, etc.
  • Identify weights and centres of gravity for various types of loads. Specify appropriate lifting accessories for various types of loads.
  • Demonstrate and Illustrate different types of communication methods for lifting purposes and state.
  • Identify and demonstrate how to plan an area with exclusion zones for diverse lifting operations, identifying any proximity or underground hazards from supplied plans.
  • Identify and plan an area with exclusion zones for diverse lifting operations identifying safe access and egress before, during and after any lifting operation.
  • Explain and identify the requirements for safe site access and egress for different types of lifting equipment.
  • Demonstrate how to construct a safe system of work by producing risk assessments, method statements and lift plans with information supplied.
  • Specify and explain positioning of the crane and load, identifying limiting factors and immovable obstructions that must be considered.
  • Identify and explain how environmental factors outside the lift zone but within the surrounding area can effect planned lifting operations and the possible outcomes.
CPCS A61 Appointed Person

Additional Information

Those who complete the Slinger Signaller and Appointed Person courses will automatically have Crane Supervisor added to their card.

Frequently Asked Questions

This appointed person course is designed to help you become a qualified Appointed Person. Having a CPCS Card can help prove your skills and increase your career prospects.

Although their roles overlap, Crane Lift Supervisors are not the same as Appointed Persons. Learn more about Crane Lift Supervisor Training.

Appointed Persons are responsible for the safe execution of lifting operations. This includes writing method statements, approving risk assessments, and supervising operations where possible.

It is a legal requirement that all commercial lifting operations be planned ahead of time. This should be done by an Appointed Person who is trained and competent.

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