🏗️ CPCS A62 - Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor
This course is designed for individuals who are responsible for supervising lifting operations using cranes and other lifting equipment.
✅ Who is it for?
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Site supervisors or managers involved in lifting operations
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People looking to gain a CPCS Blue Card (Competent Operator Card) or Red Card (Trained Operator Card) in lifting operations
📘 Course Content Includes:
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Legal Requirements & Regulations
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LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
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PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
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Health & Safety at Work Act
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Appointed person
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Lift supervisor
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Slinger/signaller
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Crane operator
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Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)
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Safe Systems of Work for Lifting Operations
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Communications and Signalling Methods
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Types of Cranes and Lifting Equipment
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Planning and Supervising Lifts
🕒 Duration
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Typically 4–5 days depending on experience level
📜 Assessment
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Theory test (multiple choice or written)
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Practical assessment
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CPCS technical test (to qualify for the Red Card)
🎯 Outcome
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Successful candidates receive a CPCS A62 Trained Operator Red Card
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You can then work toward the Blue Card via an NVQ in Plant Operations (Lifting Operations)