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SUMMARY:Appointed person (lift planner) training (January 2026) CPCS
DESCRIPTION:We are running 6 day CPCS Appointed person (A61) course\, \nThis involves 5 consecutive days training from Monday to Friday\, with CPCS technical test on the following Monday. \nThis course is designed for individuals appointed to plan and manage lifting operations on site. \nIf 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. \nSpaces are limited to 6 delegates per course. \nThe aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of an Appointed Person/ lift planner. \nAppointed Person course content\nThrough a combination of targeted training and experience\, an appointed person will be able to: \n\nLegislative and regulative\n\nState basic requirements of legislation\, regulations\, codes of practice\, guidance and good practice documentation that relate to all types of lifting duties\nExplain 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\nIdentify the requirements for basic\, standard and complex lifts\nDescribe the lighting requirements for in and out of service conditions for lifting equipment\nState requirements to be followed when planning the lifting of persons\n\nLifting equipment\n\nIdentify different types of lifting equipment\, and explain capabilities and limitations of each for given lifting operations\nOutline pre-use checks requirements for lifting equipment and accessories\nExplain maintenance inspection\, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories\nDescribe setting up\, erection\, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifting operations\nCalculate lifting equipment point loadings/outrigger loadings\, spreader mat types and sizes from given information\nIdentify ground pressure and support loadings from given information\nExplain the function and use of\, and use information provided by\, RCIs and safety devices applicable to a range of lifting equipment\nSelect the correct lifting equipment for specified lifts\nExtract information from manufacturer’s technical specifications\, duties charts\, range diagrams and other information sources\nSpecify lifting equipment configurations for specific types of lifting operations\nIdentify attachments and ancillaries to lifting equipment.\nDescribe out of service procedures for lifting equipment including locations\, configurations\, and markings\n\nLifting accessories\n\nList different types of lifting accessories and explain typical applications\nIdentify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories e.g. markings\, certificates and thorough examination reports\nCalculate sling capacities\, lengths and angles\nExplain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced\, unbalanced and loose\nSpecify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads\nIdentify weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads\n\nCommunication\n\nDescribe and specify different types of communication methods for lifting purposes\nExplain factors that determine types of communication methods\, the limitations of each and the effects of poor communication\nState the need to complete a reflective report following a typical lifting operation\n\nPlanning\n\nIdentify potential proximity and underground hazards from given plans and drawings\nIdentify and plan an area\, with exclusion zones for different\, given lifting operations incorporating safe access/egress routes for before\, during and after the lift\nState requirements that allow safe site access and egress for typical lifting equipment\nSpecify the security requirements for specific lifting operations\nConstruct a safe system of work by producing risk assessments\, method statements and lift plans\, including drawings\, using given information\nExplain additional requirements for pick and carry duties\nCommunicate lift plan information to others involved in a lifting operation i.e. lifting supervisor\, machine operator\, slinger etc.\nSpecify positioning of lifting equipment\, loads in relation to fixed objects and other limiting factors\nExplain the definition\, requirements and factors for temporary works management and the effects on typical lifting operations\nIdentify how the effects of fatigue on the lifting team can affect a lifting operation and how it should be managed\nEvaluate and explain how the weather\, other environmental factors\, and the surrounding area external to the lift zone – can affect the planned lifting operation\nExplain how wind loadings and sail-affect areas are calculated\nDescribe notification\, liaising and reporting procedures to statutory\, authority\, and utility bodies when affected by the lifting operation\, i.e. works\, railways\, highways\, airfields\, etc.\nExplain the requirements to be followed when lifting loads from height\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/appointed-person-lift-planner-training-january-2026-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T071039
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T093936Z
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SUMMARY:Loading Shovel Training (February 2026) CPCS
DESCRIPTION:We are running a 5 day CPCS loading shovel course (A21). Maximum of 2 learners. \nThe aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a loading shovel operator. \nThrough a combination of targeted training and experience\, an individual with the wheeled loading shovel will be able to: \nLoading shovel 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\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\n\nTravelling and manoeuvring the loading shovel\n\nConfigure and set for site and highway travel\nTravel over rough\, undulating ground\, substantial inclines and level surfaces; laden and unladen\nManoeuvre in confined spaces\n\nSetting up for work\n\nConfigure and set for extraction and loading duties\nExplain actions required for hazards\, underground and overhead services\n\nWorking tasks on the loading shovel\n\nExtract differing types of materials from stockpiles and other sources\nForm stockpiles of segregated materials and construct (temporary) ramps\nSort and place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers\nSpread and level ground and materials\n\nShutting down\n\nCarry out shut down and securing procedures\nExplain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting\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/loading-shovel-training-february-2026-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T170000
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SUMMARY:Forward tipping dumper training (February 2026) CPCS
DESCRIPTION:A three day CPCS forward tipping dumper course (A09A).  Maximum of 3 learners. \nThis is a course designed for novice operators. \nDiscount available if course is in combination with a ride on roller over 5 days. \nThe 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. \nThrough a combination of targeted training and experience\, an individual with the forward tipping dumpers will be able to accomplish the following. \nForward tipping dumper training course content\nOutcomes\nThrough a combination of targeted training and experience\, an individual with the forward tipping dumper 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\n\nTravelling and manoeuvring\n\nConfigure and ready for travel (site and highway)\nTravel over rough\, undulating ground\, steep inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded\nManoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads\n\nSetting up for work\n\nEnsure the suitability of the tipping and loading area\nExplain actions required for hazards\, underground and overhead services\nPosition to receive loads\n\nWorking tasks\n\nComply with loading procedures\nEnsure load integrity and security\nTransfer loads to different locations\nDischarge loads into trenches and over edges\n\nCompleting work\n\nMaintain safe and tidy working areas\n\nShutting down\n\nCarry out shut down and securing procedures\nExplain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting\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/forward-tipping-dumper-training-february-2026-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T101911Z
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SUMMARY:ROTO/ 360 Telescopic handler training (February 2026) 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-february-2026-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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SUMMARY:Mobile crane training - all duties (February 2026) 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-february-2026-cpcs/
LOCATION:ACOP Group Limited\, Capel Quarry\, Gorslas\,\, Llanelli\, SA14 7NH
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