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CPCS Crawler Crane (A02) course

CPCS Crawler Crane (A02)

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What is the CPCS Crawler Crane (A02)?

The CPCS Crawler Crane course (A02) is designed to prepare candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to competently and safely operate a crawler crane. The course prepares participants to pass both the CPCS Practical and Theory tests, enabling them to achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card. Before work on-site can begin, you must learn to operate the crane in various scenarios. For example, this includes tasks such as lifting heavy loads and manoeuvring in confined spaces. Moreover, throughout your training, you will maintain compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and manufacturers’ requirements.

CPCS Crawler Crane Course - Key Information

CPCS Crawler Crane A02

What will I learn on a Crawler Crane course (A02)?

Knowledge and Skills covered on the Crawler Crane Course course will include:

  • Safely and efficiently operate a Crawler Crane
  • Perform pre-use checks
  • Explain key terminology
  • Shut-down and securing procedures
  • Operate the crane while traveling
  • Relevant health and safety regulations

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Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS)

The CPCS covers an extensive range of plant categories. Specifically, the Construction Plant Competence Scheme uses practical and written assessments to ensure you are competent in your chosen category. These assessments are taken at the end of your training.

  1. Pass the relevant Health, Safety and Environment Test.
  2. Attend training days in your chosen category.
  3. At the end of your training, complete your category assessments (assessment fee’s are included in your course price).
  4. Receive your Trained Operator (red) or Competent Operator (blue) card.

What is the difference between the Red and Blue CPCS Card?

You can start working within your chosen category once you have earned the Red (trained operator) card. The card confirms the core skills, knowledge and understanding required. However, a newly trained operator will still require full and close supervision until they deemed sufficiently experienced to without supervision. From there, the Blue CPCS card comes in.

Red CPCS Card
Each category on your red card will have it’s own 2 year expiry date the card itself has no expiry. Your Red card is not renewable, this is to ensure progression towards your competent card (The Blue CPCS card). During the 2 years you will be expected to register and achieve a NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) or SVQ (Scottish Vocational Qualification) and upgrade to the Blue (competent operator) card.

Blue CPCS Card
To earn your Blue card you must meet the requirements of the Red card plus complete an NVQ or SVQ in your category.
Your Blue card will last for 5 years, each category on the card will have the expiry of the card itself. Subsequently, you will have to renew your card within the 5 years.

If you would like to read more about the application process for Red and Blue CPCS cards, read this ‘How to get your CPCS Card’ document from CPCS.

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CPCS Crawler Crane Course Content

You will cover the following learning objectives on your CPCS Crawler Crane course (A02):

  • Identify and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology. 
  • Adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines outlined in the operator’s handbook, along with applicable regulations and legislation.
  • Conduct all necessary pre-use inspections.
  • Set up the crane and prepare it for transportation.
  • Travel the crane to an area of work. 
  • Manoeuvre in confined spaces. 
  • Prepare the crane for lifting duties. 
  • Outline the rigging and de-rigging procedures for attaching a lattice-type extension.
  • Identify the necessary actions to address hazards related to underground and overhead services.
  • Configure and set up the rated capacity indicators for lifting tasks.
  • 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. 
  • Transport loads using the machine while adhering to signals and instructions.
  • Maintain safe working situations. 
  • Get the crane ready for movement after lifting operations.
  • Execute shutdown and securing procedures.
  • Detail the loading and unloading processes for transporting the machine.
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Assessment and Certification

In order to receive the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, you must pass the CSCS touchscreen health and safety test, which evaluates your foundational understanding of health, safety, and environmental awareness. The pass mark is 90%, and you are required to answer at least 45 out of 50 questions correctly. You must also pass the the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test to obtain the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card. The theory test is conducted in a recorded one-on-one format, and the tester will ask you a set of questions in random order. The pass mark is 80%. The practical test evaluates your operating skills. The tester will ask you to carry out various practical tasks and assess your performance based on CPCS criteria.

Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements

You need to have the following to enrol on the CPCS Crawler Crane course:

  • CITB health, safety and environment test passed no more than two years before the course start date. 
  • Good understanding of spoken and written English. 
  • Ability to undertake pre-start, running checks and shut down procedures in accordance with the manufacturers’ handbook. 
  • Ability to configure dumpers to receive and discharge loads. 
  • Ability to travel forward/reverse through restricted and confined areas, on level surfaces, uneven terrain, and steep inclines, including performing hill start procedures.
  • You will need to revise the theory questions before the course. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about CPCS courses.

How long does my CPCS card last for?

See the CPCS website here and click on the link 'How to get your CPCS Card' find out all the information you need about your Red Trained Operator Card and Blue Competent Operator Card. On CPCS individual CPCS courses, there is a 'CPCS Card' tab, which will tell you about the process of Red and Blue cards.

How much is a CPCS course?

CPCS courses will vary depending on location and how many days your course is. Most courses are 3-5 days long. Your assessment, card and certificate (if applicable) and the hire of the plant you will have your practical training in, is all included in your course price. CPCS is one of the most widely recognised qualifications in the UK and they are dedicated to raising the standards and skills of those in the construction industry. Therefore, most principal contractors and major house builders will require all construction workers to hold a valid CSCS card, which includes CPCS. This means that if you invest in a CPCS course and pass it successfully, you will have gained the most widely recognised qualifications in the UK.