A62 Crane Supervisor/Lift Supervisor CPCS Training

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, a Crane Supervisor/Lift Supervisor will be able to:

• Explain the duties, responsibilities and limitations of an Appointed Person, Crane Supervisor/Lift Supervisor, Crane Operator, Crane Co-ordinator, Slinger, Signaller, Crane Erector and maintenance personnel.
• State requirements of legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice relating to all types of lifting duties.
• Explain maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories.
• State requirements that allow safe site access and egress for typical lifting equipment.
• Explain additional requirements for loads to be lifted from height.
• Explain the function and use of, and interpret information provided by, Rated Capacity Indicators (RCIs) and anti-collision systems.
• Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifts.
• List different types of lifting accessories and explain their typical applications.
• Identify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories (e.g. markings, certificates, thorough examination reports).
• Calculate sling sizes and angles.
• Explain slinging techniques for given loads, including balanced, unbalanced and loose.
• Verify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads in accordance with a method statement.
• Confirm weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads in accordance with a method statement.
• Describe and demonstrate different types of communication methods for lifting purposes.
• Communicate lift plan information to others involved in the lifting operation.
• Report and explain positive and negative aspects of a typical lift to the Appointed Person following the operation.
• Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using given lifting scenarios.
• Evaluate and explain how environmental factors and the surrounding area external to the lift zone can affect the planned lifting operation.
• Prepare an area, with exclusion zones, from given lifting plans, ensuring safe access/egress routes before, during and after the lift.
• Mark the position of lifting equipment according to a given plan.
• Verify potential proximity and underground hazards from given plans and drawings.
• Confirm personnel requirements to meet the lift plan.
• Mark the position of lifting accessories and prepare load-spreading systems as required.
• Confirm lifting equipment configuration from given plans.
• Control a lifting operation using a given lifting plan.

Course Requirements

• All visitors must report to reception on arrival and follow site safety rules at all times.
• There are no catering facilities on site; delegates must provide their own lunch. Tea and coffee facilities are available.
• Candidates must bring and wear PPE on site for plant testing.
• Candidates must also bring both signature and photographic identification as required for all testing.
• The CPCS Theory Test is recorded digitally by the tester to ensure adherence with CPCS Standards.
• The CPCS Practical Test may be recorded on video if requested by CPCS.
• All delegates must have passed the CITB Specialist Supervisor H,S & E Test within the last two years to book on this course.

Examination Board

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is recognised by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) and the Major Home Builders Group (MHBG) as the preferred card scheme to comply with codes of practice for competence and certification.

Launched in 2003, CPCS helps the industry meet regulations and requirements by applying common standards for all plant operators.

Assessment

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, candidates must pass both the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

These tests can be viewed online by clicking here.

Refresher / Re-qualification Information

Once achieved, the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card lasts for 2 years.

During this period, candidates must work towards and achieve their NVQ in Plant Operations in order to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.