CPCS A66 Compact Crane

Compact Cranes Novice Course, including CPCS Technical Test

(Endorsement A: Static Stabilisers or Endorsement B: Mobile Industrial)

This course is aimed at anyone who is required to operate compact cranes with little or no compact crane experience. Good hand/eye co-ordination is essential.

Experience required:
No previous experience required. However, good hand/eye co-ordination is essential.

Course content:

Legislation & Codes of practice
Introduction to lifting operations
Roles and responsibilities of lifting personnel
Components & terminology
Maintenance, inspection & pre-use checks
Proximity hazards
Ground Conditions
Identifying weights & centre of gravity of loads
Positioning & preparation of the crane for work
Programme safe-load indicators & setup for lifting duties
Deploy outriggers to specification (Endorsement A: Static Stabilisers only
Manoeuvring in confined spaces
Safe operation of the crane with & without loads
Methods of communication & following signals
Selection & use of lifting accessories
Travelling the crane with a load attached (Endorsement B: Mobile Industrial only)
Environmental conditions
Shut down& securing procedures
Loading & unloading procedures for machine transportation, including towing

What’s included in the costs?

Theoretical & practical training
CPCS Theory & Practical Technical Test
CPCS Trained Operators Card*
£50 per delegate notification fee, paid to the CPCS on your behalf
All associated administration costs

Health & Safety Test:
All candidates participating on CPCS courses/tests must pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test before any testing or training begins (if not passed in the last 2 years of the CPCS Technical Test).The entry level for course is the CSCS Operators test.