CPCS Crawler Crane: Above 10 Tonnes A02

This 9-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a crawler crane.

It teaches you how to operate and maintain a crawler crane safely.

On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.

Course content

• Operating the crane safely and productively
• Responding to recognised crane signals accurately
• Positioning the crane correctly
• Altering jib lengths and associated safety devices
• Carrying out routine maintenance and making minor adjustments
• Understanding safe-load indicators and duties charts
• Identify the basic theory of power units, transmission systems and control systems
• Programming safe-load indicators
• Understanding the effects of radius change on the safe working capacity
• Observing the statutory regulations and Codes of Practice
• Gauging the effect of shock loading on structural strength, stability and load displacement
• Recognising the principles of safe slinging and the types and capacities of chains, slings and lifting gear.

Teaching and assessment

• 8 days training - classroom-based tutorials and practical exercises
• 1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests.

Qualifications you get

• CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests
• CITB National Construction College e-certificate available on request.