The course is taught through a combination of classroom-based discussions and practical exercises & tutorials. After the course of four to five days, there will be a theoretical and a practical assessment of what you’ve learnt.
The course is aimed at potential and existing operators of Pedestrian Operated Cranes who have no prior formal training. The course offers two specialised machinery subtypes: A63A: Up to 36m-100m/te and A63B: Inclined jib.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participating operators will be awarded with a CITB National Construction College certificate, and upon completion of the CPCS Technical Tests, the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card.
Applicants are required to have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test within the last two years. A good level in spoken and written English is also required.
All the candidates who successfully complete the course are able to pursue courses for the roles of Telescopic Handler, Slinger/Signaller, Crawler Crane or for the Competent Operator Card.
Last updated: Tuesday 19 June 2018 15:57:57