CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62)

CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62)

The 4 day CPCS Crane Supervisor course will enable you to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person.

What CPCS Course Do You Need?

Most delegates looking for a CPCS course have an idea of the category they need. Usually, it is a requirement of the work they are undertaking or about to undertake.
If you have any doubts about the qualification/category you need, please speak with your manager or the company you are about to begin work with. We cannot specify the category you need.

Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS)

The CPCS covers an extensive range of plant categories. The Construction Plant Competence Scheme uses practical and written assessments to ensure you are competent in your chosen category. These assessments are taken at the end of your training.

1. Pass your Health, Safety and Environment Test (click here to book your test through the CITB).
2. Attend training days in your chosen category.
3. At the end of your training, complete your category assessments (assessment fee's are included in your course price).
4. Receive your Trained Operator (red) or Competent Operator (blue) card.

Red or Blue Card

You can start working within your chosen category once you have earned the Red (trained operator) card. The card confirms the core skills, knowledge and understanding required, however a newly trained operator will still require full and close supervision until deemed sufficiently experienced to without supervision.

Red Card
Each category on your red card will have it's own 2 year expiry date the card itself has no expiry. During the 2 years you can upgrade to the Blue (competent operator) card.
Your Red card is not renewable, this is to ensure progression towards your competent card.

Blue Card
To earn your Blue card you must meet the requirements of the Red plus complete an NVQ or SVQ in your category.
Your Blue card will last for 5 years, each category on the card will have the expiry of the card itself. You will have to renew your card within the 5 years.

Grants

This course may be eligible for 1 or more CITB grants.

CPCS technical test theory grant
You can claim this grant when your employees pass the theory part of their CPCS technical test (£60 per test).
For full information click here.

CPCS technical test practical grant
You can claim this grant when your employees pass the practical part of their CPCS technical test (£240 for category A40).
For full information click here.

CPCS blue card upgrade grant
You can claim this grant when your employee gains a new plant unit of an NVQ or SVQ. The unit must be a category being added to their blue card (£300 per category).
For full information click here.

• Legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice relating to lifting duties.
• Safe systems of work including method statements.
• Taking personal responsibility.
• Different types of cranes and associated terminology.
• Understanding crane documentation.
• Understanding crane stability, duty charts and safety devices.
• Crane appreciation.
• Observing British Standard 7121.
• Understanding the role of crane supervisor.
• Understanding the role of appointed person.
• Preparing an area with exclusion zones.

CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62) course is available to individuals and groups at centres Nationwide. You can choose:

• To attend your training only, and earn an in-house certificate.
• Attend the assessments only. This is for those with experience looking to gain their card.
• Attend both the training and CPCS assessments to earn your Red card, perfect for novices.
• Attend your training, CPCS assessments and NVQ/SVQ to earn your Blue card.

Teaching and assessment

• 3 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching 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 certificate.

Mandatory entry requirements

• CITB health, safety and environment test (managers and professionals level) passed no more than two years before the course start date
• You should have sufficient experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in British standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Special Considerations

The delegate can have additional time for their test which is a tapped verbal test. If a translator is required, this will incur additional costs and will need to be arranged in advance.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding support during the course, please contact our team on: 0800 0213 263