CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) Course

The CPCS A61 Appointed Person Training Course is designed for operatives who are responsible for the planning and execution of lifting operations. This specific plant training course provides candidates with the knowledge to ensure compliance with the law and the safety of employees and those who may be affected by their actions.

Anyone wishing to take this CPCS course must have a basic understanding and knowledge of health & safety issues, and have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test for Managerial & Professional Persons (MAP) within two years of the course examination date. You should also have sufficient experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes. Anyone whose role also involves directing crane movement on the ground may want to look at the CPCS A40a Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Course, since Appointed Persons and Slinger Signallers work closely together on the same lifting operations.

For experienced operators or those requiring a re-test only, contact the booking team on 08000 931189. Experienced Operator Training runs over four days, while a re-test only takes one day. On completion of your booking, a member of the customer service team will be in touch to collect your existing CSCS Card number, NI number and date of birth. The CPCS Red Trained Operator Card gained on this course is valid for two years and can be upgraded to a Blue CPCS Competence Card on completion of a Level 5 NVQ qualification.

On successful completion of this CPCS training, delegates on the course will:

• Have sufficient knowledge and information to safely plan lifting operations for mobile cranes on a busy construction site
• Identify and implement safe systems of work for lifting operations including writing risk assessments and method statements

This CPCS course will cover the following topics:

• Legislation & Codes of Practice (BS 7121)
• Roles & responsibilities of lifting operations personnel
• Duties of the Appointed Person
• Thorough examination & certification
• Selection of cranes
• Lifting capacity & duties charts
• Crane positioning & configuration
• Selection & use of lifting accessories
• Methods of communication
• Carrying out a risk assessment
• Preparing a method statement
• Crane plan & elevation drawings

Candidates will be required to undertake both practical and theory tests. On successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests, delegates are issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, which is valid for two years and can be upgraded to a Blue CPCS Competence Card on completion of a Level 5 NVQ qualification.

This course is for operatives who are responsible for the planning and execution of lifting operations. For experienced operators or those requiring a re-test only, contact the booking team on 08000 931189.

Candidates must have an in-date CITB Health, Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test for Managerial & Professional Persons (MAP) which has been completed within two years of the course examination date. A good understanding of written and spoken English is essential. To confirm registration, candidates are required to provide their existing CSCS Card number, NI number, date of birth and home address.

Delegates must also bring appropriate PPE for the practical element of the course, including a hard hat, hi-vis vest or jacket, safety boots, and gloves.