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The CPCS Mobile Crane Training Courses help people learn the skills they need to get the CPCS card. We offer courses for both beginners and experienced operators, helping everyone become skilled Mobile Crane Operators.
The CPCS A60 Mobile Crane Operator Course is for those working with mobile cranes in construction. A mobile crane can be a cable-controlled crane mounted on either track (crawlers) or rubber wheels. It can also include a hydraulic-powered crane that can extend and is usually mounted on a truck or is self-propelled.
Candidates must have passed the CSCS Health, Safety, and Environment test within the last two years. Completing the course earns the Red CPCS Card and may lead to advanced qualifications. The course ends with practical and theory tests, with the practical test involving various crane operations.
Mobile crane training includes three qualifications:
If you pass the A60C course, you will automatically qualify for A60A and A60B.
You must also complete a valid CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Touch Screen Test within the last two years. A good understanding of English, both written and spoken, is necessary.
Course Assessment and Certification
Candidates will take both practical and written tests. After successfully passing these tests, they will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, valid for 2 years.
CPCS Red Trained Operator Card: This is issued after initial CPCS training.
CPCS Blue Competent Operative Card Card: To upgrade from a Red Card to a Blue Card, candidates must complete a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) relevant to their category. NVQs are available for:
The CPCS scheme comprises three stages, and Hurak Learning can assist you throughout the process:
Red Trained Operator Card: This card confirms core skills, knowledge, and understanding applicable in the workplace. It is awarded upon completing the CPCS Theory and Practical Technical Tests at an accredited test centre.
Candidates must also have passed the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test within the last two years. The Red Card is valid for two years and is non-renewable. To upgrade to a Blue Card, candidates must complete the relevant NVQ within this period.
Blue Competent Operator Card: To obtain this card, you must upgrade from the Red Card by completing the appropriate NVQ in Plant Operations through the On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) method at your workplace. An assessor will visit you several times to collect evidence of your experience. After reviewing the evidence, your Blue Card will be issued and valid for five years.
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs): NVQs are competence-based qualifications achieved in the workplace. They assess your ability to perform a job safely and effectively. To complete an NVQ, candidates must submit work-based evidence and undergo an assessment by observation with an assessor.
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Operators run the crane, riggers handle the setup of loads, and signalers provide directions during the lift. Everyone must perform their role correctly to ensure safety. Operators must use the crane properly, riggers must secure loads, and signalers must communicate clearly.
Different cranes, such as tower or mobile cranes, have specific functions. It's important to know what each crane can and cannot do, including its weight limits and reach.
To ensure safety, crane stability and ground conditions must be checked. The crane should be stable and balanced, and the ground should be strong and level enough to support it.
Radios, verbal instructions, and hand signals are all used to coordinate crane operations. Radios provide immediate communication, verbal instructions should be clear, and hand signals should be used when radios are impractical.
Rigging involves setting up the crane with necessary equipment, while de-rigging involves removing and storing it correctly after use.
The role of a mobile crane operator involves operating a crane that can move on wheels from one job site to another. This type of crane has a telescoping boom that can be controlled by cables or hydraulics.
The operator must use the crane safely according to their training and the manufacturer's guidelines. They lift, move, and place loads based on directions given by the slinger/signaller.
A mobile crane can be one of two types:
The CPCS A60C course covers all aspects of operating mobile cranes, including setup, lifting, moving, and positioning loads. It also includes practical and theoretical training on safe crane operation.
The course is designed for individuals who have some experience operating mobile cranes. If you are new to crane operation, you may need to start with the Foundation/Novice course.
You should have basic knowledge of crane operation and hold a valid CSCS Health, Safety, and Environment test card completed within the last two years.
Upon completing the CPCS A60C course, you will receive the Red CPCS Card, certifying you as a qualified Mobile Crane Operator for all duties.
You must upgrade from the Red Card by completing the appropriate NVQ in Plant Operations through the On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) method at your workplace to obtain this card. An assessor will visit you several times to collect evidence of your experience. After reviewing the evidence, your Blue Card will be issued and valid for five years.
You will learn to operate the crane safely, including lifting, moving, and positioning loads, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety procedures.
Yes, the course includes practical and theoretical assessments to test your knowledge and skills in crane operation.
The A60C qualification specifically covers all duties for mobile cranes. For other types of cranes, you may need additional certifications.
