Course Duration
Days: 1 – 4 (last day for CPCS testing)

Attendees
1 – 6

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:

• Understand and follow lift plans.
• Select, attach and detach appropriate lifting accessories.
• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Determine the serviceability of accessories and how to maintain and store them correctly.
• Establish the weight and dimensions of loads and communicate this information to the crane operator.
• Direct the actions of a crane moving loads, by giving clear signals to ensure safety of personnel and plant.

Course Summary

• Code of signals
• Slinging methods
• LOLER Certification
• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Basic, standard and complex lifts
• Handling/storage of accessories
• Selection of lifting accessories
• Calculate safe working loads
• Effects of varying the angles of multi-leg slings
• Hazards associated with crane operations and how to avoid them
• Understanding of lift plans
• CPCS Theory Test Preparation

Certification
CPCS Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.

Refresher Period
The CPCS Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Slinger Signaller Refresher Course after 3 years for in-house courses.

Any Other Relevant Information
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Testing is carried out to CPCS standards by CPCS Approved Testers. CPCS testing consists of passing a Health, Safety and Environment test, then a CPCS Theory Test followed by a CPCS Practical Test. All tests may be monitored by CPCS.

Recommended Follow-On Courses
CPCS require that a Vocational Qualification (VQ) L2 in Controlling Lifting Operations: Slinger Signaller is achieved within 2 years of gaining a CPCS Trained Operator Card. A CPCS Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.