CPCS - Appointed Persons Lifting Operations A61 course syllabus.

Category: Plant-Operations

Level: Beginner

The CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations A61 course aims to provide candidates with underpinning knowledge in order for them to understand the role and responsibility of the Appointed Person. Following successful completion of the course candidates will be able to identify and implement safe systems of work for lifting operations including writing risk assessments and method statements.

The CPCS Appointed Persons Lifting Operations A61 course certificate has 2 years validity.

It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on CPCS - Appointed Persons Lifting Operations A61 refresher courses and their recommended frequency or the next step qualification.

The CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations A61 course is suitable for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. This course will give you an understanding of the appointed person’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them.

Observe regulations and Codes of Practice

Follow safe systems of work including method statements

Take personal responsibility

Describe different types of cranes and associated terminology

Understand crane documentation

Understand crane stability, duty charts and safety devices

Appreciate tower cranes

Observe British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes Guidlines sections 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Recognise the role of appointed persons

Plan a lift

4 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises

1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests