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CPCS Tower Crane Course (A04)

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CPCS Tower Crane Course (A04)

Course Information

The CPCS A04 Tower Crane course is intended to teach learners the information and skills necessary to operate a tower crane safely and efficiently. It discusses both theoretical and practical elements of crane operation.

Who should attend ?

The course is designed for people who are new to tower crane operations or want to formalise their expertise and obtain CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) certification.
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CPCS Tower Crane (A04) Course Aims

The CPCS A04 Tower Crane course aims to provide comprehensive practical and theoretical training in tower crane operation, allowing the candidate to perform the function competently and safely while passing the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  • Undertake all pre-use checks and place the crane into service
  • Explain procedures that must be taken if assessing the jib for inspection and maintenance purposes
  • Configure the crane for lifting duties
  • Explain the reasons for changing the number of falls of rope
  • Explain actions required for hazards and overhead services
  • Programme/set-up rated capacity indicators and/or other load/distance indicators for lifting duties
  • Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
  • Accurately place loads, Minimise the swinging of loads
  • Move loads through machine travel and comply with signals and instructions
  • Maintain safe working situations
  • Carry out out-of-service and securing procedures

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Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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