This course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge to correctly operate a Compact Crane. It covers the theoretical and practical elements and is suitable for delegates with limited to no formal instruction or training.

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical assignments. Delegates will be assessed through a mixture of theory and practical tests.

Agenda:

• How to prepare and check equipment for work.
• Operating the crane safely and productively with and without a load.
• Calculating if the load is within crane capacity.
• Recognise the principles of safe slinging and balancing a load.
• How to routinely apply maintenance to the crane.
• Observe the safe statutory regulations for lifting equipment and legal responsibilities.
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces.
• Loading & unloading procedures for machine transportation.

All delegates must have successfully passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test, often referred to as the touch screen test, within the past two years.

Delegates must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.

Successful delegates will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card (on successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests).

Companies that are CITB registered and meet their grant scheme eligibility requirements may be able to claim a short course duration grant. Please contact us for further information.