The CPCS endorsement A training programme is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate UNIC mini spider crane range of machines. The training will ensure you are fully prepared to complete both the CPCS A66 theory and practical test, and make sure you are qualified to transfer those skills into the workplace.

The course is tailored to cater for all skill levels, there is a 5 day novice course and a 2 day course offered to those operators who are already experienced in crane operation. You will be trained by fully qualified instructors, before being tested by a qualified CPCS Tester. The CPCS A66 Endorsement A course will include (but not limited to) the following learning outcomes:

• The roles and responsibilities of the crane operator
• Legislation and standards awareness
• Preparing for work – Including documentation and pre-use checks
• Travelling, manoeuvring and setting up/de-rigging the crane
• Configuring the crane, outrigger set up
• Understand the functions and limitations of the crane
• Lifting and placing loads, using the full range of the crane’s capabilities
• Complying with signals

On successful completion of the course and technical test, you will be awarded in-house certification of completion of training and a CPCS operator card detailing the category of plant you are qualified on. In order to enrol on to this course, you will need to have already successfully completed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test for operatives, prior to starting the training.

Available at our North & South training centres.