Learn
Your chosen CPCS accredited category.
Understand
Both theoretical and practical elements of the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded with a Red CPCS Trained Operator accredited card.
Course Details
Who Attends?
Operatives who regulary operate hoists on sites. Personnel who want a job role change and would like to operate hoist’s on site. |
The Aim?
To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Hoist, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests. |
Course Content
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant/equipment operator.
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
- Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
- Check the stability, alignment and safety before use.
- Check that hoist-way protections is in position before use.
- Check that all gates and safety devices function according to specification.
- Undertake all pre-use and running checks.
- Check emergency lowering functions.
- Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other hazards.
- Load and unload materials following manual handling requirements.
- Prepare the hoist for the required load(s) and/or passengers.
- Operate the hoist to the limits of operation both loaded and unloaded.
- Comply with signals and instructions.
- Explain hoist working limitations.
- Place the hoist in an out-of-service condition, isolate and secure.
Methods Used
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practicals. Delegates will be assessed through both theory and practical tests.
Additional Information
• Delegates must have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test no more than two years before attending this course.
• Delegates must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.
Certification
CPCS Red Trained Operator Card.
Location
Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire / Site of your choice
Date(s)
Please get in touch for dates – 08433 301 236
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