Crane / Lift Supervisor
- A crane supervisor course provides the skills and knowledge necessary for a crane supervisor to work at an appropriate level of competence, safely and productively. A crane supervisor is a person responsible for supervising lifting operations and for following the plan prepared by the Appointed Person.
- Course Duration – Novice 3 Days / Testing 1 Day
- Location – On or off-site, subject to Awarding Body test specifications
- Awarding Body – CPCS
- Cost – Novice £1,150
Course Overview
This course will enable you to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person.
Who should attend
This course is designed for personnel who supervise the lift and follow lift plans for routine and non-routine lifts.
Course Outline
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a crane/lift supervisor
- Explain the importance of locating and identifying different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction uses, applications and functions.
- Demonstrate how to interpret and extract information from all relevant documentation
- Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting purposes
- Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
- Explain the function and use of the RCIs and anti-collision systems and use the information provided
- Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts
- Set up an exclusion zone, explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify overhead hazards
- Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using different lifting scenarios
- Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting accessories, and explain the procedures for ensuring load balance and integrity
- Supervise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication
- Explain all environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation
- Carry out all “out of service” and securing procedures
