Course Aims

The CPCS A61 course is suitable for supervisors and managers who have responsibility for lifting operations.

It will give candidates an understanding of the Appointed Person’s responsibilities, how to fulfil them and the skills and ability to interpret and apply sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the BS 7121 Safe Use of Cranes guidelines.

If you already hold the CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller qualification, on completion of this course you will also achieve the CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor qualification.

Course Content

On completion of the course, students will understand:

Roles and responsibilities of lifting operations personnel
Legislation, regulations and codes of practice
Duties of the Appointed Person
Thorough examination and certification
Selection of cranes
Lifting capacity and duties charts
Crane positioning and configuration
Selection and use of lifting accessories
Methods of communication
Carrying out a risk assessment
Preparing a method statement
Crane plan and elevation drawings

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have sufficient experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.
Candidates must have achieved the Managers CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Touchscreen test no more than two (2) years before the course, or CPCS Test.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Assessment

Four (4) Days Training – Classroom-based and Practical Training
One (1) Day – CPCS Testing

Outcome

On successful completion, candidates will be awarded with the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card which is valid for 2 years.

Next Steps

To upgrade your card to blue, you will need to complete the Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Planning Lifts and a Managers Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years. Please contact us for more details.

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations - Operations Guide

CPCS A61 Appointed Person - Novice