The course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical
skills to safely operate a crane through theory and practical training.
- Legislation ‐ LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
- Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
- Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
- Lifting accessories
- Types of accessories and use
- Slinging techniques
- Down rating of accessories
- Sling angles
- Communications
- Establishing load weight and centre of gravity
- Proximity hazards
- Selecting lifting accessories
- Verifying documentation and certification
- Attaching accessories to different loads
- Signalling for the lifting, transferring, and positioning of loads
- Rigging the machine to manufactures specification
- Pre use inspections
- Daily inspections
- Theory Test
- Practical Test
Delegates who are required to operate compact cranes with little or no compact crane experience.
PPE Requirements
- Hard hat
- Safety Footwear
- Hi-Visibility vest or jacket
- Gloves
Pre-requisites:
You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety issues.
The relevant CITB Health Safety &
Environment touchscreen test must be current and in date (completed
within the last 24 months).
Failure to arrive on the course with the
relevant test completed and in date, will result in your not being
permitted to undertake the exams at the end of the course. No refund
will be given for exams cancelled as a result of you not having the
relevant test completed.
More information can be found on the CITB website.
Your booking can only be confirmed once we receive the following information:
- Existing CSCS Card Number
- NI Number
- D.O.B.
We will contact you within 48 hours
after making this booking to collect further information prior to
confirming your space on this course.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of CPCS technical tests).
Trained Operator Card (RED)
The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge, and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards. Experienced and capable operators may hold a Trained Operator Card while working towards an SVQ or NVQ.
If you hold or have held a previous CPCS card and wish to progress, please let us know before booking.
Once you’ve obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it is valid for 2 years. During this time, you are expected to complete an NVQ in Plant Operations to progress to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.
If you have not completed your NVQ within the 2-year period, the accreditation body, NOCN-CPCS, may allow a grace period provided you are registered and booked onto an NVQ course. For further guidance on eligibility and next steps, please contact our team.
Competent Operator Card (BLUE)
The Competent Operator Card confirms that the holder has demonstrated health and safety awareness (via the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test), underpinning knowledge (via a CPCS theory test), operating ability (via a CPCS practical test), and operating competence on the type of plant (evidenced by an SVQ, NVQ, or employer confirmation of competence).
The course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical
skills to safely operate a crane through theory and practical training.
- Legislation ‐ LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
- Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
- Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
- Lifting accessories
- Types of accessories and use
- Slinging techniques
- Down rating of accessories
- Sling angles
- Communications
- Establishing load weight and centre of gravity
- Proximity hazards
- Selecting lifting accessories
- Verifying documentation and certification
- Attaching accessories to different loads
- Signalling for the lifting, transferring, and positioning of loads
- Rigging the machine to manufactures specification
- Pre use inspections
- Daily inspections
- Theory Test
- Practical Test
Delegates who are required to operate compact cranes with little or no compact crane experience.
PPE Requirements
- Hard hat
- Safety Footwear
- Hi-Visibility vest or jacket
- Gloves
Pre-requisites:
You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety issues.
The relevant CITB Health Safety &
Environment touchscreen test must be current and in date (completed
within the last 24 months).
Failure to arrive on the course with the
relevant test completed and in date, will result in your not being
permitted to undertake the exams at the end of the course. No refund
will be given for exams cancelled as a result of you not having the
relevant test completed.
More information can be found on the CITB website.
Your booking can only be confirmed once we receive the following information:
- Existing CSCS Card Number
- NI Number
- D.O.B.
We will contact you within 48 hours
after making this booking to collect further information prior to
confirming your space on this course.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of CPCS technical tests).
Trained Operator Card (RED)
The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge, and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards. Experienced and capable operators may hold a Trained Operator Card while working towards an SVQ or NVQ.
If you hold or have held a previous CPCS card and wish to progress, please let us know before booking.
Once you’ve obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it is valid for 2 years. During this time, you are expected to complete an NVQ in Plant Operations to progress to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.
If you have not completed your NVQ within the 2-year period, the accreditation body, NOCN-CPCS, may allow a grace period provided you are registered and booked onto an NVQ course. For further guidance on eligibility and next steps, please contact our team.
Competent Operator Card (BLUE)
The Competent Operator Card confirms that the holder has demonstrated health and safety awareness (via the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test), underpinning knowledge (via a CPCS theory test), operating ability (via a CPCS practical test), and operating competence on the type of plant (evidenced by an SVQ, NVQ, or employer confirmation of competence).
