CPCS Mobile Crane Operator - A60A – Blocked Duties Only
Cost: £3,410 no VAT charged
Funding: CITB grant payable of £710 per person to eligible companies
Duration: 10 days
Locations: Bircham (Norfolk)
Dates: Call 0344 994 4433
Entry requirements: See below
This 10-day course is for beginners with limited or no experience of operating a mobile crane.
It teaches you how to operate and maintain a mobile crane safely.
You will receive a CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests. A CITB National Construction College E-Certificate is also available on request.
Course content
The course includes:
- Pre-use crane checks
- Configuring the crane for duties e.g. travel, lifting, stability via outriggers
- Manoeuvring the crane
- Techniques to lift and place loads and minimise load swing
- Adjustments for various load requirements
- Rigging and de-rigging procedures
- Dismantling the crane and ensuring safe and secure shut down
- Identify and manage potential hazards
- Understanding hand signals, radio commands and on-site instructions
- Health and safety.
Teaching and assessment
Nine days of classroom-based tutorials and practical exercises
One day of assessment by CPCS technical tests
What you get
CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests
CITB National Construction College E-Certificate available on request
Entry requirements
- CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test passed within last two years or CPCS Plant Operative Health, Safety and Environment Test pass.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.
Learners should indicate which endorsement(s) they need training for when booking. The course will be tailored according to the chosen endorsement(s):
- A60A – Blocked Duties Only - Use of a mobile crane with a minimum of four outriggers extended to execute lifting tasks.
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.
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For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433
Use our online card checker to check your card and test details
Further training
You'll need to complete the Plant Operations NVQ/SVQ level 2 within two years to get the CPCS Competent Operator Card (blue card). Register your interest for this NVQ here.