ACOP

Mobile crane training - all duties (September 2024) CPCS
2024-09-02 08:00 - 2024-09-06 17:00 (Europe/London) | ACOP Group Limited, Capel Quarry, Gorslas,, Llanelli, SA14 7NH
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.
