CPCS A61 Appointed Persons Lifting Operations Course

This course is the initial training and assessment for the CPCS A61 Appointed Person Lifting qualification. Successful delegates will be awarded the CPCS Trained Operator red card.

Who is the course for?

This course is administered by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme and is designed for individuals who will be responsible for the planning, organising and controlling of lifting operations in the workplace.

The aim and objective of this course is to provide the candidate with the underpinning knowledge, to be able to understand their roles and responsibilities when planning lifting operations, as per current legislation

Course Content Includes:

• Legislation

• British Standards BS7121

• Safe use of cranes

• Roles & Responsibilities

• Duties Charts

• Site Access & Egress

• Documentation and Certification

• Crane Stability / Ground Conditions

• Selection of Lifting Accessories

• Types of Lifting Accessories

• Mode Factors

• Sling Angles

• Communications

• Method Statement

• Risk Assessments

Completion of the course:

Candidates will take a verbal theory test, and complete a practical assessment. Successful candidates will receive a 2 Year CPCS Category A61 Red Trained Operator License

Those with 2-3 years or more experience can progress straight on with the NVQ Level 6 Planning Lifting Operations assessment to achieve the 5 Year CPCS Blue Competent Operator card