ACOP

Slinger/ Signaller training (May 2025) CPCS
2025-05-27 08:00 - 2025-05-30 17:00 (Europe/London) | ACOP Group Limited, Capel Quarry, Gorslas,, Llanelli, SA14 7NH
A 4 day CPCS Slinger/ signaller – all duties (A40A) course. Maximum of 3 delegates.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a slinger/signaller. This qualification covers slinger/signaller – all duties.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, a slinger/signaller will be able to:
Slinger/ signaller course content

Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a slinger/signaller

Preparing for work

Name and explain the purpose of differing types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories, basic construction, uses and applications, characteristics and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per technical data, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories (relevant to the endorsement) and identify non-serviceable items
Identify specialist lifting accessories relevant to the endorsement
Explain when additional skills and knowledge for lifting operations may be required
Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service

Setting up for work

Confirm methods of communication with the machine operator
Identify centres of gravity and establish weights of loads
Prepare and ready the area of operation and maintain exclusion zones
Choose the relevant lifting accessory for a given load
Explain actions required for hazards including underground and overhead services

Slinger/ signaller working tasks

Secure and detach various types of load to the requisite lifting point using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures
Ensure load balance, security and integrity
Guide and control the movement of loads to different types of location
Explain the importance and locations of positions of safety for a slinger and other personnel
Accurately place loads
Use and comply with a range of communication procedures
Provide directions where the machine operator cannot observe the full path of the load
Maintain safe working situations

Working tasks (pick and carry duties)

Assess and confirm that the area for machine movement is suitable for manoeuvring activities and contains suitable locations to undertake marshalling duties (endorsements A, D and E)
Control loads during pick-and-carry duties (endorsements A, D and E)

Completing work

Carry out out-of-service and securing procedures

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Crane/ Lift supervisor training (May 2025) CPCS
2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-05-22 17:00
We are running a 4 day CPCS (A62) crane supervisor course. This course is aimed at those with previous experience in lifting operations.
Spaces are limited to a maximum of 4 learners.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a Crane/Lift Supervisor
Course Overview
The Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that a lifting operation is properly supervised and carried out in a safe manner in accordance with a method statement/ lift plan. A full description of the duties and responsibilities of a Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor can be found in the Approved Code of Practice for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (L117) and BS 7121 Part 1: 2006.
Successful candidates will gain knowledge and skills in:

Regulations and codes of practice
Safe systems of work, lift plans, method statements and risk assessments
Personal responsibilities
Cranes: types and terminology
Lifting documentation
Crane stability, duty charts and safety devices
Crane appreciation and suitability
Controlling lifting operations
Roles and responsibilities
Methods of communication

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Appointed person (lift planner) training (May 2025) CPCS
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-19 17:00
We are running 6 day CPCS Appointed person (A61) course,
This involves 5 consecutive days training from Monday to Friday, with CPCS technical test on the following Monday.
This course is designed for individuals appointed to plan and manage lifting operations on site.
If the A40 slinger/signaller category is already held under CPCS, then the Crane Supervisor endorsement is also issued upon successful completion of the AP course.
Spaces are limited to 6 delegates per course.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of an Appointed Person/ lift planner.
Appointed Person course content
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an appointed person will be able to:

Legislative and regulative

State basic requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice, guidance and good practice documentation that relate to all types of lifting duties
Explain the duties and responsibilities of those involved in a lifting operation including: an appointed person, a lifting operations supervisor, a lift co-ordinator, a machine operator, a slinger, a signaller, a lifting equipment installer/erector and maintenance personnel
Identify the requirements for basic, standard and complex lifts
Describe the lighting requirements for in and out of service conditions for lifting equipment
State requirements to be followed when planning the lifting of persons

Lifting equipment

Identify different types of lifting equipment, and explain capabilities and limitations of each for given lifting operations
Outline pre-use checks requirements for lifting equipment and accessories
Explain maintenance inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories
Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifting operations
Calculate lifting equipment point loadings/outrigger loadings, spreader mat types and sizes from given information
Identify ground pressure and support loadings from given information
Explain the function and use of, and use information provided by, RCIs and safety devices applicable to a range of lifting equipment
Select the correct lifting equipment for specified lifts
Extract information from manufacturer’s technical specifications, duties charts, range diagrams and other information sources
Specify lifting equipment configurations for specific types of lifting operations
Identify attachments and ancillaries to lifting equipment.
Describe out of service procedures for lifting equipment including locations, configurations, and markings

Lifting accessories

List different types of lifting accessories and explain typical applications
Identify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories e.g. markings, certificates and thorough examination reports
Calculate sling capacities, lengths and angles
Explain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose
Specify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads
Identify weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads

Communication

Describe and specify different types of communication methods for lifting purposes
Explain factors that determine types of communication methods, the limitations of each and the effects of poor communication
State the need to complete a reflective report following a typical lifting operation

Planning

Identify potential proximity and underground hazards from given plans and drawings
Identify and plan an area, with exclusion zones for different, given lifting operations incorporating safe access/egress routes for before, during and after the lift
State requirements that allow safe site access and egress for typical lifting equipment
Specify the security requirements for specific lifting operations
Construct a safe system of work by producing risk assessments, method statements and lift plans, including drawings, using given information
Explain additional requirements for pick and carry duties
Communicate lift plan information to others involved in a lifting operation i.e. lifting supervisor, machine operator, slinger etc.
Specify positioning of lifting equipment, loads in relation to fixed objects and other limiting factors
Explain the definition, requirements and factors for temporary works management and the effects on typical lifting operations
Identify how the effects of fatigue on the lifting team can affect a lifting operation and how it should be managed
Evaluate and explain how the weather, other environmental factors, and the surrounding area external to the lift zone – can affect the planned lifting operation
Explain how wind loadings and sail-affect areas are calculated
Describe notification, liaising and reporting procedures to statutory, authority, and utility bodies when affected by the lifting operation, i.e. works, railways, highways, airfields, etc.
Explain the requirements to be followed when lifting loads from height

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Tracked 360 Excavator training - short duration course (May 2025) CPCS
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00
A 5 day CPCS tracked 360 excavator course (A59A).
Spaces are limited to 2 delegates.
Prior 360 operating experience is essential for this short-duration course.
The aim of this shortened course is to develop on existing skills prior to completing the CPCS A59 technical test.This qualification covers tracked 360 excavators.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the 360 excavator will be able to accomplish the following.
360 Excavator training course content

Roles and responsibilities
• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
Preparing for work
• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s manual, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
Travelling and manoeuvring your 360 excavator
• Configure and set for travel (site and highway – where applicable)
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
Setting up for work with the 360 excavator

• Configure and set for excavating duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
Working tasks on the 360 excavator
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Attach and remove buckets
• Lift, move and place a variety of slung loads (Endorsement C)
• Travel with slung loads (Endorsement C)
Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Articulated Dump Truck ADT training (May 2025) CPCS
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-09 17:00
We are running a 4 day rear tipping articulated dumptruck (ADT) course for novice operators.
This course leads to a CPCS qualification for the rear tipping articulated dump trucks (all sizes) A56B.
Spaces limited to a maximum of 2 delegates per course.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of an ADT operator. This qualification covers rear tipping articulated dump trucks.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the ADT will be able to accomplish the following.
ADT training course content:
Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use checks

Travelling and manoeuvring

Configure and set for travel (site and highway)
Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded
Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads

Setting up for work with an ADT

Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area
Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Working tasks

Position to receive loads
Comply with loading procedures
Ensure load integrity and security
Transfer loads to different locations
Discharge loads into trenches and over edges

Completing work

Maintain safe and tidy working areas

Shutting down your ADT

Carry out shut down and securing procedures
Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Telescopic handler training (April 2025) CPCS
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00
A 5 day CPCS telescopic handler course.
Spaces are limited to 2 delegates per course.
This course covers the basics in telehandler operation and maintenance, with a CPCS technical test (A17C) on the final day.
There is an option to add an additional day’s training to include the (A17e) ‘suspended loads – non rough terrain’ CPCS endorsement.
Telescopic Handler training course content
Outcomes
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the telescopic handler will be able to:

Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use checks
Explain the need and function of appropriate documentation

Travelling and manoeuvring

Configure and ready for travel (site and highway)
Travel over level surfaces with and without loads and, where applicable, on rough, undulating ground and inclines. (excluding suspended loads)
Manoeuvre in confined spaces with and without loads (including suspended loads for endorsement E)
Follow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads (including suspended loads for endorsement E)

Setting the telehandler up for work

Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties
Attach and remove attachments, including forks, for the movement of units loads
Attach and remove attachments and accessories for the movement of suspended loads
Explain actions required for proximity hazards Inc. underground and overhead services
Follow given signals and instructions during work activities

Working tasks (Fork use)

Lift and remove various loads up to full extension and working height of the tele-handler
Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations
Place and remove loads from a vehicle
Maintain safe working situations

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Slinger/ Signaller training (April 2025) CPCS
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-05-01 17:00, 2025-04-07 08:00 - 2025-04-10 17:00

Crane/ Lift supervisor training (April 2025) CPCS
2025-04-14 08:00 - 2025-04-17 17:00

Tracked 360 Excavator training - novice course (March/April 2025) CPCS
2025-03-31 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00
A 10 day CPCS tracked 360 excavator course (A59A).
Spaces are limited to 2 delegates.
This is a full foundation course designed for novice operators.
The course runs across 11 consecutive week days with a CPCS technical test on the final (11th) day.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the excavator operator. This qualification covers 360 excavators.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the 360 excavator will be able to accomplish the following.
360 Excavator training course content

Roles and responsibilities
• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
Preparing for work
• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s manual, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
Travelling and manoeuvring your 360 excavator
• Configure and set for travel (site and highway – where applicable)
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
Setting up for work with the 360 excavator

• Configure and set for excavating duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
Working tasks on the 360 excavator
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Attach and remove buckets
There’s an option to include A59C lifting ops at an additional cost, to include:
• Lift, move and place a variety of slung loads (Endorsement C)
• Travel with slung loads (Endorsement C)
Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

180 Excavator training - conversion course (March/April 2025) CPCS
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-04
A 5 day CPCS 180 excavator course (A12).
Spaces are limited to 2 delegates.
Prior 360 or 180 operating experience is essential for this short-duration course.
The aim of this shortened course is to develop on existing skills prior to completing the CPCS A12 technical test.This qualification covers 180 excavators.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the 180 excavator will be able to accomplish the following.
180 Excavator training course content

Roles and responsibilities
• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
Preparing for work
Preparing for work
• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s manual, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
Travelling and manoeuvring your 360 excavator
• Configure and set for site and highway travel
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
Setting up for work with the 180 excavator

• Configure and set for excavating duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
Working tasks on the 180 excavator
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Attach and remove buckets
• Lift, move and place basic slung loads with the rear boom
Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Mobile crane training - all duties (March 2025) CPCS
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-03-28 17:00
A 5 day CPCS mobile crane course (A60). Delivered one to one with instructor.
This course is designed for semi/ experienced operators.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a mobile crane operator. This qualification covers mobile cranes.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the mobile crane will be able to accomplish the following:
Mobile crane training course content

Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work with the mobile crane

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Explain all relevant documentation
Undertake all pre-use checks

Travelling and manoeuvring your mobile crane

Configure and set for travel (site and highway)
Travel the crane to an area of work
Manoeuvre in confined spaces

Setting up for work

Configure the crane for lifting duties
Deploy outriggers to specification (where applicable)
Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Working tasks on the mobile crane

Programme / set-up Rated Capacity Indicators for lifting duties
Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
Accurately place loads
Change falls of rope on a hook block
Minimise the swinging of loads
Move loads through machine travel (where applicable)
Maintain safe working situations
Comply with signals and instructions
Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting fly jibs or boom extensions

Completing work

Dismantle the crane in preparation of movement

Shutting down

Carry out shut down and securing procedures

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Slinger/ Signaller training (March 2025) CPCS
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-21 17:00

Ride on roller training (March 2025) CPCS
2025-03-17 08:00 - 2025-03-19 17:00
A three day CPCS ride on roller training course (A31). Maximum of 3 learners.
This is a course designed for novice operators.
Discount available if course is in combination with a forward tipping dumper over 5 days.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a roller operator. This qualification covers ride-on rollers.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the Ride on Roller will be able to accomplish the following.
Ride on roller training course content

Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work with the ride on roller

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use and running checks

Travelling and manoeuvring your ride on roller

Configure and set for site travel
Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
Manoeuvre in confined spaces

Setting up for work

Configure and set for compacting duties
Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Working tasks on the ride on roller

Compact loose granular materials to specification
Compact in straight lines and around radii
Compact supported and unsupported edges
Explain the principles, requirements and techniques of good compaction

Shutting down

Carry out shut down and securing procedures
Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Appointed person (lift planner) training (March 2025) CPCS
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-18 17:00

Tracked Rigid Dump Truck training (March 2025) CPCS
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-12 17:00
We are running a 3 day rear tipping tracked rigid dump truck course for novice operators.
This course leads to a CPCS qualification for the rear tipping rigid tracked dump trucks A57D.
Spaces limited to a maximum of 3 delegates per course.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of A tracked dump truck operator. This qualification covers rear tipping tracked dump trucks.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the tracked dump truck will be able to accomplish the following.
ADT training course content:
Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use checks

Travelling and manoeuvring

Configure and set for travel (site and highway)
Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded
Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads

Setting up for work with a tracked dump truck

Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area
Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Working tasks

Position to receive loads
Comply with loading procedures
Ensure load integrity and security
Transfer loads to different locations
Discharge loads into trenches and over edges

Completing work

Maintain safe and tidy working areas

Shutting down your dump truck

Carry out shut down and securing procedures
Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Telescopic handler training (March 2025) CPCS
2025-03-03 08:00 - 2025-03-07 17:00

Tracked 360 Excavator training - short duration course (March 2025) CPCS
2025-03-03 08:00 - 2025-03-07 17:00

Crane/ Lift supervisor training (February 2025) CPCS
2025-02-24 08:00 - 2025-02-27 17:00

Slinger/ Signaller training (February 2025) CPCS
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-14 17:00

Articulated Dump Truck ADT training (February 2025) CPCS
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-14 17:00

Slinger/ Signaller training (March 2025) CPCS
2025-02-03 08:00 - 2025-02-07 17:00
A 5 day CPCS Slinger/ signaller – all duties (A40A) course. Maximum of 4 delegates.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a slinger/signaller. This qualification covers slinger/signaller – all duties.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, a slinger/signaller will be able to:
Slinger/ signaller course content

Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a slinger/signaller

Preparing for work

Name and explain the purpose of differing types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories, basic construction, uses and applications, characteristics and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per technical data, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories (relevant to the endorsement) and identify non-serviceable items
Identify specialist lifting accessories relevant to the endorsement
Explain when additional skills and knowledge for lifting operations may be required
Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service

Setting up for work

Confirm methods of communication with the machine operator
Identify centres of gravity and establish weights of loads
Prepare and ready the area of operation and maintain exclusion zones
Choose the relevant lifting accessory for a given load
Explain actions required for hazards including underground and overhead services

Slinger/ signaller working tasks

Secure and detach various types of load to the requisite lifting point using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures
Ensure load balance, security and integrity
Guide and control the movement of loads to different types of location
Explain the importance and locations of positions of safety for a slinger and other personnel
Accurately place loads
Use and comply with a range of communication procedures
Provide directions where the machine operator cannot observe the full path of the load
Maintain safe working situations

Working tasks (pick and carry duties)

Assess and confirm that the area for machine movement is suitable for manoeuvring activities and contains suitable locations to undertake marshalling duties (endorsements A, D and E)
Control loads during pick-and-carry duties (endorsements A, D and E)

Completing work

Carry out out-of-service and securing procedures

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Tracked 360 Excavator training - novice course (January/ February 2025) CPCS
2025-01-27 08:00 - 2025-02-10 17:00
An eleven day CPCS tracked 360 excavator course (A59A).
Spaces are limited to 2 delegates.
This is a full foundation course designed for novice operators.
The course runs across 11 consecutive week days with a CPCS technical test on the final (11th) day.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the excavator operator. This qualification covers 360 excavators.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the 360 excavator will be able to accomplish the following.
360 Excavator training course content

Roles and responsibilities
• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
Preparing for work
• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s manual, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
Travelling and manoeuvring your 360 excavator
• Configure and set for travel (site and highway – where applicable)
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
Setting up for work with the 360 excavator

• Configure and set for excavating duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
Working tasks on the 360 excavator
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Attach and remove buckets
• Lift, move and place a variety of slung loads (Endorsement C)
• Travel with slung loads (Endorsement C)
Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Slinger/ Signaller training (January 2025) CPCS
2025-01-20 08:00 - 2025-01-23 17:00, 2025-01-06 08:00 - 2025-01-09 17:00

Appointed person (lift planner) training (January 2025) CPCS
2025-01-13 08:00 - 2025-01-21 17:00

Loading Shovel Training (January 2025) CPCS
2025-01-13 08:00 - 2025-01-17 17:00
We are running a 5 day CPCS loading shovel course (A21). Maximum of 2 learners.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a loading shovel operator.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the wheeled loading shovel will be able to:
Loading shovel training course content

Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use checks

Travelling and manoeuvring the loading shovel

Configure and set for site and highway travel
Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces; laden and unladen
Manoeuvre in confined spaces

Setting up for work

Configure and set for extraction and loading duties
Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Working tasks on the loading shovel

Extract differing types of materials from stockpiles and other sources
Form stockpiles of segregated materials and construct (temporary) ramps
Sort and place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
Spread and level ground and materials

Shutting down

Carry out shut down and securing procedures
Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

ROTO/ 360 Telescopic handler training (January 2025) CPCS
2025-01-06 08:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00
A 5 day CPCS telescopic handler course.
Spaces are limited to 2 delegates per course.
This course covers the basics in 360 telehandler operation and maintenance, with a CPCS technical test (A77) on the final day.
In addition to the 360 telehandler category, successful learners will also gain the A17C (telescopic handler) and A17E (suspended loads) endorsements.
This is shortened course is aimed at experienced telehandler ops. Please contact the office for profiling prior to booking.
360 Telescopic Handler training course content
Outcomes
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the 360 telescopic handler will be able to:

Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use checks
Explain the need and function of appropriate documentation

Travelling and manoeuvring

Configure and ready for travel (site and highway)
Travel over level surfaces with and without loads and, where applicable, on rough, undulating ground and inclines. (excluding suspended loads)
Manoeuvre in confined spaces with and without loads (including suspended loads for endorsement E)
Follow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads

Setting the telehandler up for work

Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties
Attach and remove attachments, including forks.
Attach and remove hoist-rope attachments for the movement of suspended loads
Explain actions required for proximity hazards Inc. underground and overhead services
Explain the basic principles of the slinging of loads, types of lifting accessories that can be used and the correct and incorrect methods for attaching suspended loads to the machine
Explain the requirements for ensuring adequate ground support and stability
Explain the causes of instability during blocked, free-on-wheel and pick-and carry duties
Lift and place various suspended and fork-mounted loads from a variety of locations including a vehicle
Lift and place suspended and fork-mounted loads under blocked, free-on- wheels and pick-and-carry duties
Lift, transfer and place fixed-hook suspended loads up to maximum extension, at full working height and using the full slewing capability of the machine
Lift, transfer and place hoist-rope suspended loads up to maximum extension, at full of working height and using the full slewing capability of the machine (Blocked duties)

Working tasks

Lift, transfer and place fork-mounted loads up to maximum extension, at full working height and using the full slewing capability of the machine (Free-on- wheels)
Minimise the swinging of suspended loads during travel
Explain how stability is affected by travelling with a raised/extended boom and/or rotated upper structure with suspended loads and fork-mounted loads (both regular and irregular)
Explain visibility issues and restrictions with suspended and fork-mounted loads
Place suspended loads out of sight of the operator
Maintain safe working situations

Completing work

Maintain safe and tidy working areas

Shutting down

Carry out shut down and securing procedures
Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

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