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SUMMARY:Crane/ Lift supervisor training (August 2025) CPCS
DESCRIPTION:We are running a 4 day CPCS (A62) crane supervisor course. This course is aimed at those with previous experience in lifting operations. \nSpaces are limited to a maximum of 4 learners. \nThe aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a Crane/Lift Supervisor \nCourse Overview\nThe 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. \nSuccessful candidates will gain knowledge and skills in:\n\nRegulations and codes of practice\nSafe systems of work\, lift plans\, method statements and risk assessments\nPersonal responsibilities\nCranes: types and terminology\nLifting documentation\nCrane stability\, duty charts and safety devices\nCrane appreciation and suitability\nControlling lifting operations\nRoles and responsibilities\nMethods of communication\n\nFor your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test. \nACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.
URL:https://acopgroup.com/course/crane-lift-supervisor-training-august-2025-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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SUMMARY:ROTO/ 360 Telescopic handler training (August 2025) CPCS
DESCRIPTION:A 5 day CPCS telescopic handler course. \nSpaces are limited to 2 delegates per course. \nThis course covers the basics in 360 telehandler operation and maintenance\, with a CPCS technical test (A77) on the final day. \nIn addition to the 360 telehandler category\, successful learners will also gain the A17C (telescopic handler) and A17E (suspended loads) endorsements. \nThis is shortened course is aimed at experienced telehandler ops. Please contact the office for profiling prior to booking. \n360 Telescopic Handler training course content\nOutcomes\nThrough a combination of targeted training and experience\, an individual with the 360 telescopic handler will be able to: \n\nRoles and responsibilities\n\nDescribe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator\n\nPreparing for work\n\nName and explain the purpose of principal components\, the basic construction\, controls and terminology\nConform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook\, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation\nUndertake all pre-use checks\nExplain the need and function of appropriate documentation\n\nTravelling and manoeuvring\n\nConfigure and ready for travel (site and highway)\nTravel over level surfaces with and without loads and\, where applicable\, on rough\, undulating ground and inclines. (excluding suspended loads)\nManoeuvre in confined spaces with and without loads (including suspended loads for endorsement E)\nFollow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads\n\nSetting the telehandler up for work\n\nConfigure and set for all lifting\, loading and transferring duties\nAttach and remove attachments\, including forks.\nAttach and remove hoist-rope attachments for the movement of suspended loads\nExplain actions required for proximity hazards Inc. underground and overhead services\nExplain 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\nExplain the requirements for ensuring adequate ground support and stability\nExplain the causes of instability during blocked\, free-on-wheel and pick-and carry duties\nLift and place various suspended and fork-mounted loads from a variety of locations including a vehicle\nLift and place suspended and fork-mounted loads under blocked\, free-on- wheels and pick-and-carry duties\nLift\, transfer and place fixed-hook suspended loads up to maximum extension\, at full working height and using the full slewing capability of the machine\nLift\, 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)\n\nWorking tasks\n\nLift\, 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)\nMinimise the swinging of suspended loads during travel\nExplain 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)\nExplain visibility issues and restrictions with suspended and fork-mounted loads\nPlace suspended loads out of sight of the operator\nMaintain safe working situations\n\nCompleting work\n\n\n\n\nMaintain safe and tidy working areas\n\nShutting down\n\n\n\n\nCarry out shut down and securing procedures\n Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test. \nACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.
URL:https://acopgroup.com/course/roto-360-telescopic-handler-training-august-2025-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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SUMMARY:Mobile crane training - all duties (August 2025) CPCS
DESCRIPTION:A 5 day CPCS mobile crane course (A60). Delivered one to one with instructor. \nThis course is designed for semi/ experienced operators. \nThe 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. \nThrough a combination of targeted training and experience\, an individual with the mobile crane will be able to accomplish the following: \nMobile crane training course content\n\nRoles and responsibilities\n\nDescribe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator\n\nPreparing for work with the mobile crane\n\nName and explain the purpose of principal components\, the basic construction\, controls and terminology\nConform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook\, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation\nExplain all relevant documentation\nUndertake all pre-use checks\n\nTravelling and manoeuvring your mobile crane\n\nConfigure and set for travel (site and highway)\nTravel the crane to an area of work\nManoeuvre in confined spaces\n\nSetting up for work\n\nConfigure the crane for lifting duties\nDeploy outriggers to specification (where applicable)\nExplain action required for hazards\, underground and overhead services\n\nWorking tasks on the mobile crane\n\nProgramme / set-up Rated Capacity Indicators for lifting duties\nLift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane\nAccurately place loads\nChange falls of rope on a hook block\nMinimise the swinging of loads\nMove loads through machine travel (where applicable)\nMaintain safe working situations\nComply with signals and instructions\nExplain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting fly jibs or boom extensions\n\nCompleting work\n\nDismantle the crane in preparation of movement\n\nShutting down\n\nCarry out shut down and securing procedures\n\n\nFor your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test. \nACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.
URL:https://acopgroup.com/course/mobile-crane-training-all-duties-august-2025-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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SUMMARY:Tracked 360 Excavator training - novice course (August 2025) CPCS
DESCRIPTION:A 10 day CPCS tracked 360 excavator course (A59A). \nSpaces are limited to 2 delegates. \nThis is a full foundation course designed for novice operators. \nThe course runs across 11 consecutive week days with a CPCS technical test on the final (11th) day. \nThe aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the excavator operator. This qualification covers 360 excavators. \nThrough a combination of targeted training and experience\, an individual with the 360 excavator will be able to accomplish the following. \n360 Excavator training course content\n\nRoles and responsibilities\n• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator\nPreparing for work\n• Name and explain the purpose of principal components\, the basic construction\, controls and terminology\n• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s manual\, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation\n• Undertake all pre-use checks \nTravelling and manoeuvring your 360 excavator\n• Configure and set for travel (site and highway – where applicable)\n• Travel over rough\, undulating ground\, substantial inclines and level surfaces\n• Manoeuvre in confined spaces \nSetting up for work with the 360 excavator\n\n• Configure and set for excavating duties\n• Explain actions required for hazards\, underground and overhead services \nWorking tasks on the 360 excavator\n• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground\n• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers\n• Grade\, spread and level ground and materials\n• Attach and remove buckets \nThere’s an option to include A59C lifting ops at an additional cost\, to include:\n• Lift\, move and place a variety of slung loads (Endorsement C)\n• Travel with slung loads (Endorsement C) \nShutting down\n\n• Carry out shut down and securing procedures\n• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting \n  \nFor your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test. \nACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.
URL:https://acopgroup.com/course/tracked-360-excavator-training-novice-course-august-2025-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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