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The CPCS A61 Appointed Person Training Course is designed for operatives who are responsible for the planning and execution of lifting operations. This specific plant training course will provide candidates with the knowledge to ensure compliance with the law and safety of employees and those who may be affected by their actions.
Anyone wishing to take this CPCS course MUST have a basic understanding and knowledge of health & safety issues, and have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test for Managerial & Professional Persons (MAP) within 2 years of the course examination date. You should have sufficient experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.
On completion of your booking, one of our customer service team will be in touch to collect the following delegate information:
For Experienced Operators or those who require a re-test only please contact one of our booking team on 08000 931189.
Experienced Operator Training - 4 Days
Re-Test Only - 1 Day
On successful completion of this CPCS training delegates will:
The CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) Course will cover the following topics:
Candidates will be required to undertake both practical and theory tests. On successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests delegates will be issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card which is valid for 2 years.
Operatives who are responsible for the planning and execution of lifting operations.
The CPCS Red Card is only valid for 2 years and delegates will be required to progress to the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card. To achieve this delegates must complete the relevant NVQ. The Blue card had a 5 year expiry and is renewable.
CPCS - Construction Plant Competence Scheme
In order to confirm your registration, you are required to provide the following information:
Candidates MUST have an in-date CITB Health, Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test for Managerial & Professional Persons (MAP) which has been completed within 2 years of the course examination date. A good understanding of written and spoken English is essential.
If you are unsure of the requirements for your course, please feel free to get in touch.
The joining instructions will indicate if lunch is provided for the duration of your course. Should you need to know prior to booking please contact one of our team who will be happy to advise.
Course joining instructions are sent 7 to 10 days prior to course commencement. If you book within this time frame they are emailed within 24 hours of the booking being placed.
Full attendance on all days, at the required times stated on your course joining instructions, is compulsory to successfully complete the course.
Start and finish times are confirmed on your joining instructions which are issued 7 to 10 days prior to course commencement. Failure to arrive at the requested time may result in the delegate being turned away.
If PPE is required for your training it will be listed on our website, within the course information section, and also confirmed on your joining instructions. If you are missing an item or have any queries please contact our customer service team at your earliest convenience on 01892 543000.
Pre-requisites are requested when the awarding body requires proof of a previous in date qualification or experience, to ensure delegates are eligible to attend. These guidelines are set policies which we are not able to amend. If you do have any queries or are unable to provide sufficient evidence please contact our customer service team at your earliest convenience on 01892 543000.
If you should fail the course our customer service team will be in contact to discuss your options. Our team will talk through the process to help you achieve the qualification required in the most effective way.
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