CPCS Crawler Crane over 10 Tonnes (A02)

This CPCS training course is aimed at people who require a formal qualification for operating a Crawler Crane.

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the Crawler crane will be able to:

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use checks
Configure and ready for travel
Travel the crane to an area of work
Manoeuvre in confined spaces
Configure the crane for lifting duties
Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting a lattice-type extension
Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
Programme / set-up Rated Capacity Indicators (RCI) for lifting duties
Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
Accurately place loads
Change falls of rope on a hook block
Minimise the swinging of loads
Move loads through machine travel
Comply with signals and instructions
Maintain safe working situations
Prepare the crane in preparation of movement from lifting duties
Carry out shut down and securing procedures
Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date.

A good understanding of spoken and written English.

A mixture of classroom based teaching and practical exercises, followed by a one day assessment.

Learners will receive a Red CPCS Trained Operator Card on passing the CPCS technical tests, valid for two years.