Crane Supervisor Lifting Operations CPCS A62 Course
Key Features
Of this Crane Supervisor Lifting A62 Course:
- Covers the full range of supervisory responsibilities for mobile, tower and crawler cranes under LOLER and BS 7121
- Develops competence in producing lift plans, risk assessments and method statements for complex multi-crane operations
- Includes practical assessment of signalling, radio communication and team coordination on active sites
- Addresses selection of appropriate crane types, configurations and accessories for varying site conditions
- Prepares delegates to manage exclusion zones, ground conditions and weather-related hazards effectively
Course Date Availability
Crane Supervisor Lifting A62 training at the following 18 centres. Prices from £875 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor course provides the recognised qualification for individuals responsible for overseeing lifting operations on UK construction and industrial sites. It delivers the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, supervise and control crane activities safely in line with current legislation and industry guidance.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Experienced slinger signallers moving into supervision
- Site supervisors with lifting operations accountability
- Lifting coordinators and appointed persons assistants
- Contractors managing multiple crane activities on one site
- Health and safety professionals requiring crane-specific competence
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to interpret and apply LOLER, PUWER and BS 7121 requirements during live lifts
- Techniques for verifying lift plans and adapting them to changing site conditions
- Methods for selecting cranes, rigging and accessories based on load and environment
- Effective use of hand signals, radios and electronic systems for team control
- Procedures for inspecting ground conditions, setting up exclusion zones and managing weather risks
- Emergency response planning and post-incident reporting for lifting operations
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over four to five days and combines classroom theory sessions with practical exercises and final assessments on a live site environment.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Legislation, codes of practice and company lifting procedures
- Crane types, configurations and duty charts
- Lift planning documentation and risk assessment
- Slinging, accessories and load control principles
- Communication systems and team supervision
- Site setup, ground assessment and exclusion zone management
- Practical supervision exercises and final CPCS assessments
Private Courses On-site
Crane Supervisor Lifting Operations CPCS A62 training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator card for Crane Supervisor. After completing the required on-site experience and logbook entries they can progress to the Blue Competent Operator card, which must be renewed every five years through a refresher and assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Crane Supervisor Lifting Operations CPCS A62 questions:
The standard course is delivered over four or five days depending on the training provider’s timetable and includes both theory and practical elements.
Delegates should already hold relevant experience in lifting operations, typically as a slinger signaller or banksman, and be able to read and understand lift plans.
Training covers LOLER and BS 7121 requirements, crane selection, lift planning, risk assessment, communication methods, site setup and emergency procedures.
Assessment includes a written theory test, practical supervision exercises and a final on-site demonstration observed by a CPCS tester.
Delegates receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator card for Crane Supervisor upon passing all assessments.
The Red card is valid for two years, after which delegates can apply for the Blue Competent Operator card following further workplace experience.
Blue card holders must complete a refresher course and practical assessment every five years to maintain the qualification.
A62 focuses on supervising the execution of lifts planned by others, whereas the Appointed Person course covers the full technical planning and design of lifting operations.
Delegates need appropriate PPE including hard hat, safety boots and high-visibility clothing, plus any personal lifting documentation they use at work.
Many providers can deliver the practical elements on a client’s site provided suitable cranes and space are available for assessment.
Yes, the comprehensive programme addresses supervision of mobile cranes, tower cranes and crawler cranes as required by the CPCS standard.
It enables supervisors to verify lift plans, coordinate teams safely and respond correctly to changing conditions during lifting operations.
Prices per person typically start at £875. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This qualification aligns with current CITB standards and is accepted across UK construction, civil engineering and heavy industry sectors for supervisory roles in lifting operations.
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