Course Overview

CPCS A62 is addressed to all those who want to become lift supervisors.

This course is aimed at individuals working on sites that require employees to have a CPCS card. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to supervise safe systems of work using risk assessments and method statements.

Topics covered during this course include:

• Legislation – LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
• Codes of practice – BS7121
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
• Crane appreciation – crane types, capabilities and limitations
• Duties charts
• Crane terminology
• Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
• Types of lifting accessories and safe use
• Slinging techniques
• Down rating of accessories
• Sling angles and the affect on SWL
• Methods of communication
• Proximity hazards
• Preparing a lift site in accordance with the AP’s safe system of work
  

Assessment Methods

• Three days of training (theory and practical training)
• Theory and practical test
  

Progression Options

After gaining experience on site, candidates must complete a Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts, to obtain the CPCS competent operator card (blue card).