CPCS Mobile Crane Operator - A60A – Blocked Duties Only or A60C – All Duties

This 10-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a Mobile crane.

It teaches you how to operate and maintain a Mobile crane safely.

Course content

Each topic focuses on practical application and safety standards to ensure delegates develop comprehensive crane operation skills.

1. Pre-Use Checks
   
   • Conduct thorough inspections to ensure crane readiness and safety compliance.
2. Configuring and Setting the Mobile Crane for Travel
   
   • Prepare the crane for movement on-site and on highways, adhering to safety standards.
3. Traveling to the Area of Work
   
   • Safely manoeuvre the crane to designated work areas, considering site-specific requirements.
4. Manoeuvring in Confined Spaces
   
   • Techniques for operating and manoeuvring the crane in tight or restricted areas.
5. Configuring for Lifting Duties
   
   • Set up the crane for various lifting tasks, ensuring stability and adherence to guidelines.
6. Deploying Outriggers
   
   • Correctly position outriggers based on specific requirements to maintain stability during lifts.
7. Proximity Hazards and Services
   
   • Identify and manage potential hazards, including underground and overhead services.
8. Rated Capacity Indicators (RCI)
   
   • Programming and using RCIs for accurate load measurements and safe lifting operations.
9. Lifting and Placing Loads
   
   • Mastery of lifting techniques, including full radius and slewing capabilities for precise load placement.
10. Adjusting Rope on Hook Block
    
    • Changing the number of rope falls on the hook block for various load requirements.
11. Minimising Load Swing
    
    • Techniques for controlling load movement and reducing swinging during lifting and travel.
12. Machine Travel with Loads (Where Applicable)
    
    • Safely moving loads using the crane’s travel functions when applicable.
13. Maintaining Safe Working Situations
    
    • Continual awareness and application of safety measures throughout crane operations.
14. Compliance with Signals and Instructions
    
    • Understanding and following hand signals, radio commands, and on-site instructions.
15. Rigging and De-Rigging Procedures
    
    • Procedures for fitting and removing fly jibs or boom extensions.
16. Dismantling for Movement
    
    • Preparing and securing the crane for relocation to another area or site.
17. Shut Down and Securing Procedures
    
    • Safely shutting down and securing the crane post-operation to ensure equipment integrity.

Teaching and assessment

• 9 days training - classroom-based tutorials 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 e-certificate available on request.