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CPCS A61 Appointed Person - Novice

CPCS A61 Appointed Person - Novice

By Dynamic Training and Assessments Ltd

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Highlights

  • Delivered In-Person

  • Beginner level

Description

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

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

Location

Newark Beacon Cafferata Way, NG24 2TN, United Kingdom, Nottinghamshire

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