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A62 Crane Supervisor

Summary

The CPCS A62 course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in the role of a Crane Supervisor to enable the candidate to pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Information

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an appointed person will be able to:

  • Explain the duties, responsibilities and limitations of: an Appointed Person, a Crane Supervisor, a Crane Operator, a Crane Co-ordinator, a Slinger, a signaller, a crane erector, and maintenance personnel.
  • State requirements of legislation, regulations, and Codes of Practice that relate 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 off, and use information provided by 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 typical applications.
  • Identify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories i.e. markings, certificates and through examination reports, etc.
  • 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 given method statement.
  • Confirm weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads in accordance with a given method statement.
  • Describe and demonstrate different types of communication methods for lifting purposes.
  • Communicate the lift plan information to others involved in a lifting operation.
  • Report and explain positive and negative aspects of a typical lift following the operation to the Appointed Person
  • 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 for 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.

Prerequisites

Candidates must have taken a CSCS Supervisor health safety and environment test (within the last two years).

How to take this course

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