Crane Supervisor Course - CPCS A62

Course Description

CPCS Crane Supervisor courses are designed to help you become a qualified crane supervisor.

Choose between our novice and experienced training courses, based on your current operating experience.

Those who pass the CPCS theory and practical tests will achieve a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, valid for two years.

Eligibility Criteria

Before attending this course, you must have passed the CITB Health and Safety Test for Operatives within the past 2 years. This can be completed at our Wokingham centre for £60+VAT.

Experienced

£795+VAT

Foundation

£1195+VAT

We have an average 2024 CPCS pass rate of

86%

Pass Rate

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain duties & responsibilities of APs, supervisors, operators, slingers, signallers, crane erectors & maintenance personnel.
State requirements of legislation & codes of practice for all types of lifting duties. State requirements that allow safe site access & egress for lifting equipment.
Explain the function and use off, and use information provided by, RCIs & anti-collision systems. Explain additional requirements for loads to be lifted from height.
Describe setting up, erection, levelling & dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifts. Explain applications for different accessories.

Explain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose. Confirm weights & centres of gravity in accordance with given method statement.
Describe & demonstrate different types of communication methods. Communicate lift plan information. Report & explain positive & negative aspects of lift to the AP.
Identify hazards & evaluate environmental factors & surrounding area external to lift zone. Prepare areas with exclusion zones from given lift plans, ensuring safe access / egress routes.
Verify potential proximity & underground hazards from given plans & drawings. Mark position of lifting accessories & prepare load spreading systems as required. Control lifting operation using a plan.

Activity Instructions

Receive & study lift plan. Ensure all personnel involved are suitably qualified & attired, and inform them of their duties. Prepare the area of operation.

Mark the position of the crane & guide the crane from the site entry point to the required location (min of 10m away from lifting point). Ensure crane is certified.

Identify the weight of the load and its characteristics. Check landing area and mark exact position for landing the load. Indicate positions to the slinger/signaller.

Ensure accessories attached as per lift plan. Check integrity of the load. Ensure load is moved and landed as per the lift plan. Demonstrate emergency stop.

Ensure loads are safe and accessories returned to storage.

Debrief all personnel involved in the lifting operation & verbally report aspects of the lift to the AP.

Guide the crane from the lift position back to the site access point.

During the test, the tester will undertake the role of the AP. All hand signals must conform with BS 7121 P1.

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The facilities were excellent and training was top quality. I was made to feel comfortable and everything was explained very well. Many thanks.

I really enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. I had plenty of seat time on the excavator. Trainer and tester were great couldn't ask for anything more from them.

Fantastic course. Matt and Danny both had great knowledge and fantastic communication skills with us. All the guys left BAM with a high level of skill and knowledge and more importantly very safe working practices on the machines.

Enjoyed the course. Trainers were helpful, instructive and patient. There's a lot to take in but they go at a steady pace without overwhelming you with information. Equipment was in very good condition.

Found the course challenging but enjoyable. Nick had plenty of experience to guide us in the right direction. Great use of models and tools to make it understandable. Facilities were spot on and everyone was friendly and welcoming.

I have done a lot of CPCS training over years and BAM Construction Training are by far the best! Everything from the trainers, office personnel and facilities is first class. I would highly recommend them.

I found the course to be interesting and well delivered. The instructor gave everyone on the course the best opportunity to pass the exam. I would definitely recommend the course and the trainer.