A64 Overhead Gantry Crane Operator Training A64 Endorsements A or B

This CPCS Course is designed for staff to become operatives of the A64 type of overhead travelling or gantry crane. Persons wishing to attend this course need to have already obtained the CITB HS&E online training certificate within two years of its expiry date. 

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Please check the date on your certificate if you are not sure when you completed the award as this may need to be renewed.

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Course Objective:-

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 Candidates will be trained though practical and theory methods to ensure each operator has a safe working knowledge of the A64 gantry crane. On completion of this course each person will have obtained the correct industry qualification and complete confidence to operate, and fully understand best practices for operating this heavy machinery.

 

Course Topics:-

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Roles and Responsibilities for personnel

Correct paperwork e.g RAMS Risk Assessment Method Statements

Types of cranes and applications

Load management, calculations and handling

Limitations and lifting accessories

Types of communication methods and signalling required

Control systems and safety devices

Daily safety checks and inspections

How to report faults

 

This course meets Standards for LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, ACOPs ,MHOR 1992, BS7121 Parts 1 & 2, BS5744, WAHR 2005

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