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Crane/ Lift supervisor training (November 2024) CPCS
2024-11-11 08:00 - 2024-11-14 17:00 (Europe/London) | ACOP Group Limited, Capel Quarry, Gorslas,, Llanelli, SA14 7NH
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 (November 2024) CPCS
2024-11-11 08:00 - 2024-11-19 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 - novice course (November 2024) CPCS
2024-11-11 08:00 - 2024-11-25 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.

Mobile crane training - all duties (November 2024) CPCS
2024-11-18 08:00 - 2024-11-22 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.

Crawler crane training (November 2024) CPCS
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-23 17:00
A 5 day CPCS crawler crane training course (A02). 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 crawler crane operator. This qualification covers mobile cranes.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the crawler crane will be able to accomplish the following:
Crawler 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
Travel the crane to an area of work
Manoeuvre in confined spaces

Setting up for work

Configure the crane for lifting duties
Explain rigid and re-rigging procedures when fitting a lattice-type extension
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
Explain loading and loading procedures for machine transportation

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

Forward tipping dumper training (November 2024) CPCS
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-11-27 17:00
A three day CPCS forward tipping dumper course (A09A). Maximum of 3 learners.
This is a course designed for novice operators.
Discount available if course is in combination with a ride on roller 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 forward tipping dumpers.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the forward tipping dumpers will be able to accomplish the following.
Forward tipping dumper training course content
Outcomes
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the forward tipping dumper 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

Travelling and manoeuvring

Configure and ready 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

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

Working tasks

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

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.
