Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor

The crane supervisor course is suitable for any delegate that will be responsible for overseeing and supervising crane lifting operations. The crane and lifting operations supervisor A62 course is accredited by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS). It consists of three days of practical and classroom-based teaching, culminating in a one-day assessment.

The course is suitable for novice and experienced crane handlers. The course meets government health and safety regulations, designed to ensure that operators and others work in a safe environment. Candidates will learn how to identify, analyse, and overcome the potential hazards faced when using cranes.

SB Skills Solutions Ltd is a Lancashire based company specialising in the provision of health and safety training. Our centre is staffed by fully qualified instructors with industry experience. We offer training to companies of all sizes and stature, and as well as crane supervisor courses, we run courses on a host of other plant and site-based safety certificates. You can browse all of our courses online or, alternatively, give us a call with any questions you have about the courses we offer.

Participant Requirements

Every course is tailored to the requirements of attendees, ensuring the best chance of successfully completing the course. Attendees are asked to divulge their level of experience and knowledge when they meet the course instructor.

Delegates must have passed the CITB Construction Skills Health and Safety course within the past 2 years. It is also necessary for attendees to have a good working knowledge of writing and spoken English.

Who Should Take The Crane Supervisor Course?

The SB Skills crane lifting supervisor course is aimed at delegates of all skill levels. We will teach delegates everything from the basics of crane operation through to the analysis of risks and the implementation of a risk aversion strategy. As such, the crane supervisor course is suitable for people of all skills and with any level of experience operating cranes.

Course Objectives

The course is aimed to meet the requirements of the British Standard Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Cranes, BS7121. BS7121 offers guidelines on best practices and a failure to meet the standards means infers that a company or organisation has failed to meet the proper standards in providing a safe place of work.

What Will Participants Learn?

The CPCS crane supervisor training course combines theoretical and practical elements. Delegates will learn the specifics of BS7121 and other relevant standards. They will learn to successfully complete risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.

Students will be able to complete a Method Statement to detail safe systems work and how to select and use the most appropriate crane according to prevailing conditions, the type and properties of the load to be moved, and other factors.

• Legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice relating to lifting duties
• Observing British Standard 7121
• Completing risk assessments
• Safe systems of work including method statements
• Taking personal responsibility
• Different types of cranes and associated terminology
• Understanding crane documentation
• Understanding crane stability, duty charts and safety devices
• Crane appreciation
• Understanding the roles of crane supervisor and appointed persons
• Preparing exclusion zones

Course Specifics

The course lasts a total of four days. This includes three days of practical and theory education, as well as a full day of examination and testing. Candidates do not need previous experience but should have the appropriate health and safety certificates.

On successful completion of the crane supervisor course, candidates will receive the CPCS trained operator red card. Successful candidates will also receive a CITB National Construction College certificate.

CPCS Crane Supervisor Training From SB Skills

SB Skills Solutions Ltd is a leading provider of safety training courses, including the CPCS crane supervisor certificate. We combine practical and theoretical education, are fully accredited by the appropriate boards, and our instructors are highly qualified and fully trained, ensuring that we can offer effective training to all participants. Browse our full selection of courses from boards including CPCS, online, or call us on 01695 558420 and speak to one of the team and book for you or your employees.