Appointed Person – Cranes
Specialist training for construction, plant and machinery
Provider
Forde Training Services, BroxburnThis course is available on the Forde Training Services website.
Description
The Aim of the Course is to:
Train selected personnel in the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the duties of the Appointed Person as defined in BS7121 Part 1 1998.
The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:
Be able to carry out the planning, selection of cranes, personnel and lifting equipment necessary for the management of the lifting operation to the required standard as defined in BS 7121 Code of Practice Part 1 (General) 1989.
Who Do We Recommend Attends The Course?
All personnel who are responsible for the selection and planning of the use of cranes.
Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:
Current relevant regulations
Stability
Rigging and reeving
Automatic safe load indicators
Multi crane lifting
Marking of safe working loads Establishing load weight, selection of slings, centre of gravity
Wire rope slings
Lifting gear
British standard codes of practice CP 3010 and BS 7121
Standard terminology Control of lifting operations Duties of the appointed person
Management of the lifting operation Planning of the lifting operation Selection and duties of personnel Minimum attributes of personnel CPCS Technical Test
Course Duration
4 Days – This includes the CPCS Technical Test
Health & Safety Training / Testing
Health & Safety Test Specific to your chosen category MUST be passed before a CPCS Technical Test can be Taken.
About Forde Training Services
Forde Training Services provide construction plant and safety training to businesses and individuals throughout central Scotland.
We take the time to invest in our own staff and maintain a modern and up-to-date fleet of plant & equipment in order to achieve business excellence in pursuit of our vision.
Our goal is to reinforce our position as a market leader in specialist training in construction plant machinery in West Lothian. We provide first class service to our customers whether it is at our training facilities or at your place of work.
