Teaching and assessment
Classroom-based tutorials and practical exercises intended to refresh your skills
CPCS technical tests
What you get
CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card)
CITB National Construction College Certificate available on request.
Entry requirements
CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test passed within two years of course start date.
Good spoken and written English.
Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.
We also recommend revising the theory questions below, as these may not be covered fully during the course.
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Theory questions
The following subjects may not be covered in full detail during the course. We recommend revising these topics in advance.
Name the principal components of basic lifting accessories and explain their purpose
How to carry out pre-use inspections of basic lifting accessories
How to prepare and ready the area of operation and maintain an exclusion zone
Explain the actions required for hazards, including underground and overhead services
How to confirm methods of communication with the crane operator
How to undertake and sling various loads including unbalanced, balanced and loose and including double wrapping scaffold tubes with chains
How to deliver signals to the crane operator that conform to the agreed code and use different forms of communication i.e. radios and relay to give signals
How to position and place loads, identify weights and centres of gravity, whilst ensuring load security
How to appropriately store lifting accessories and carry out any required actions
Grants and funding
Grants could be available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.
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