CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations A61
Cost: £1,100 no VAT charged
Funding: CITB grant payable of £490 per person to eligible companies
Duration: 5 days
Locations: Bircham (Norfolk)
Dates: Call 0344 994 4433
Entry requirements: See below
This five-day course is for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. It aims to improve understanding of cranes and safety regulations.
You will receive a CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) after passing the final assessment.
Those with CPCS Code A40 Slinger/Signaller will also gain the CPCS Code A62 Crane Supervisor qualification.
Course content
The course includes:
• Different types of cranes and associated documentation and terminology
• Crane regulations and Codes of Practice
• Safe systems of work including method statements
• British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes Guidelines sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Recognising different work roles and taking personal responsibility
• Planning a lift.
Teaching and assessment
Four days of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises
One day of CPCS technical tests
What you get
CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card)
CITB National Construction College E-Certificate (available on request)
Those who already hold CPCS Code A40 Slinger/Signaller will also receive the CPCS Code A62 Crane Supervisor qualification.
Entry requirements
1. CITB Health, Safety and Environment test (Managers and Professionals) completed and passed within the past two years.
2. Sufficient experience with cranes to meet those specified in the British standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.
3. Good spoken and written English.
4. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.
By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.
Grants and funding
Grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.
Did we miss something?
For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433.
Further training
You'll need to complete the Appointed Persons NVQ/SVQ level 5 within two years to get the CPCS Competent Operator Card (blue card). Register your interest for this NVQ here.