The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is the most widely recognised card scheme for plant operators and users within the UK Construction Industry.
The scheme requires operatives to have passed a health & safety test before attempting a CPCS Technical Test (see the ‘Health & Safety Test’ section).
Our CPCS training courses include technical tests of a high standard and are designed to assess operatives abilities in the safe & efficient use of the equipment. The primary aim of our CPCS crane training is to dramatically decrease the occurrences of safety breaches and therefore accidents. The course should also provide significant benefits to productivity too, as it will teach participants about adopting best practices. So, when you or your staff attend this course, you can be comforted with the peace of mind that they will receive extremely beneficial and high-quality training.
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 A66 Red Trained Operator License
Those with 2-3 years or more experience can add on the NVQ assessment at the same time to progress straight to the 5 Year CPCS Blue Competent Operator card
Prerequisites
You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety issues.
The CITB Operatives Health & Safety touch screen test must be current and in date. (Completed within the last 24 months)
We can provide the CSCS HS&E at our training centre based at our training school in Mobberley, Cheshire, WA16. For all info and prices call 0845 458 1938
Course Content Includes:
- Pre-use checks and preparation for work
- Operate the crane safely and productively
- Respond to the recognised signals for controlling crane operations
- Decide whether a particular load is within the capacity of the crane
- Carry out minor adjustments and routine maintenance
- Understand the capabilities of the equipment and any relevant safety precautions, including the out-of-service procedure
- Operate safe-load indicators and overload warning devices
- Understand the effect of the working radius on the lifting capacity of the machine
- Recognise the principles of safe slinging, the types and capacities of lifting gear, security and balance of load
- Observe the statutory regulations in respect of lifting equipment and the operator’s own legal responsibilities
Courses provided
NOCN Slinger – NOCN Supervisor – NOCN Crane Driver – NOCN Mobile Crane – CITB Health & Safety