Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor
Course Information
Training Duration
| Years of Experience | Duration (Days) |
|---|---|
| Novice (Less than 1 year or no operational experience): | 3 |
| Intermediate (1-2 years operational experience): | 1 - 2 |
| Experienced (2+ years operational experience): | 1 |
| Test only: | 1 |
Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test
Pre-requisites
- You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.
Primary Objectives -
This course is for supervisors and slinger/signallers who will be supervising crane lifting operations on site. Course will include:
- Maintenance, inspections and thorough examination for lifting equipment and accessories
- Additional requirements for loads to be lifted from height
- Explain the function and use off, and use information provided by, RCIs and anti-collision systems
- Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifts
- Maintenance, inspections and thorough examination for lifting equipment and accessories
- Different types of lifting accessories and how they are used
- Verify sling sizes and angles
- Slinging techniques for given loads
- Explain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose
- Verify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads in accordance with a given method statement
- Confirm weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads
- Communication methods for a range of lifting purposes
- Communicate the lift plan information to others involved in the lifting operation
- Report and explain positive and negative aspects of a typical lift following the operation to the Appointed Person.