CPCS - Crawler Crane A02 course syllabus.

Category: Plant-Operations

Level: Beginner

The CPCS Crawler Crane A02 course

The CPCS Crawler Crane A02 course certificate has 2 years validity.

It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on CPCS - Crawler Crane A02 refresher courses and their recommended frequency or the next step qualification.

The CPCS Crawler Crane A02 course aims to provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Crawler Crane. This enables the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

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

Configure and ready for travel

Travel the crane to an area of work

Manoeuvre in confined spaces

Configure the crane for lifting duties

Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting a lattice-type extension

Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Programme/set-up rated capacity 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

Change falls of rope on a hook block

Move loads through machine travel and comply with signals and instructions

Maintain safe working situations

Prepare the crane in preparation of movement from lifting duties

Carry out shut down and securing procedures

Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

This course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a crawler crane.

It teaches you how to operate and maintain a crawler crane safely.

You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical test at the end.