CPCS Hoist (A20)
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The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) card is an industry standard identification that shows an individual has the necessary knowledge and competence to work as a plant operator within the field of construction.
Launched in 2003, CPCS has issued thousands of cards for an extensive range of plant related courses. These courses are constantly reviewed by the CPCS Management Committee to ensure they react to industry feedback and external factors.
CPCS HOIST (A20)
This CPCS training course is aimed at people who require a formal qualification for operating a Hoist.
COURSE INFORMATION
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the hoist will be able to:
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as an equipment operator
- Name the types of hoists, and explain the purpose of the principal components, basic construction, controls and terminology of each
- Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s manual, other types of information sources and relevant regulations and guidance
- Explain hoist working limitations
- Carry out all pre-use checks
- Undertake running checks, including gates and safety devices, before placing into service
- Check the stability, systems and alignment and ensure the hoist is safe to use
- Check that hoist-way protection is in position before use
- Check the capacity of the hoist will accommodate expected loads, equipment and/or passengers
- Carry out full emergency lowering and evacuation procedure (Endorsements B & D)
- Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other proximity hazards
- Prepare the hoist for the required load(s) and/or passengers
- Identify suitability and integrity of loads for transporting and compatibility with the cage
- Load and unload a range of materials using suitable handling methods for each load type
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for varying types of loads
- Explain the procedures and actions to be taken when transporting people (Endorsements B & D)
- Operate the hoist to the end of travel and to various landing levels, both loaded and unloaded
- Comply with signals and instructions
- Place the hoist in an out-of-service condition, isolate and secure
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date.
A good understanding of spoken and written English.
ASSESSMENT
A mixture of classroom based teaching and practical exercises, followed by a one day assessment.
CERTIFICATION
Learners will receive a Red CPCS Trained Operator Card on passing the CPCS technical tests, valid for two years.
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