A mobile crane is a wheeled, self-propelled vehicle with either a cable-controlled or hydraulic-powered telescoping boom crane. They can travel on the highways moving from site to site as needed.

The crane operator is responsible for operating the crane in accordance with training and the manufacturer’s instructions. They will lift, move, position and reposition loads following instruction from the slinger/signaller.

The Slinger/Signaller is responsible for attaching / detaching the load to and from the crane or lifting equipment and directing crane movements during the lifting operation.

The slinger/Signaller is the eyes and ears of the crane operator who can’t always see everything that is happening around them. They are responsible for giving clear signals or verbal communication to the operator to ensure loads are lifted and placed safely.

If you are new to lifting then this is the best course to start with, as you will start with the Slinger Signaller and gain knowledge of the hand signals along with the other roles of the Slinger Signaller, this will then help you when you do the Mobile Crane Operator course, as you will be able to understand the signals of the Slinger Signallaer.

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For the 11 day combined slinger and mobile crane course no experience is necessary. You will start with the 4 day Slinger Signaller course and then progress to the 7 day Mobile Crane course.

Both courses are aimed at anyone who is required to operate mobile cranes for lifting operations on construction sites and other allied industries.

Good hand/eye co-ordination is also required. Please note that a Group C category licence is required for driving on the open road, however this is not essential for the course.

Please note we do accept Resettlement Funding from the MoD

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Individuals can have little or no  experience of working with lifting equipment, especially mobile cranes.

For the CPCS Slinger Signaller & Mobile Crane course, you will need The Health Safety & Environment test for Operatives is required or the higher tests of the Specialist Supervisors or the Managers & professionals (MAP)

This is a 45 minute touch screen multiple choice test consisting of 50 questions. This test can be taken at various Person Vue test centres though out the country, you can arrange your own test and locate your nearest test centre by clicking here.

Revision is strongly recommended for the Health & Safety Test; revision books, DVDs and downloads are available from CITB store.

If you are struggling to get a date for the health and safety test and your training course in imminent if you are training at Lancashire you can take the HSE test at the beginning of course. Please ask for details and we will guide you through what you need to do.

Also a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.

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CPCS Mobile Crane A60 endorsement C (All Duties) & Slinger/Signaller A40 – (Endorsement A) All duties

Eleven / twelve day. Mobile Crane (Excludes Sunday).

COURSE AIM AND CONTENTS
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with underpinning knowledge in order for them to understand the role and responsibilities of the Mobile Crane Operator and Slinger/Signaller. Following successful completion of the course candidates will be able to rig and de-rig a truck mounted crane on blocked duties, operate the crane to lift, transfer and position loads and carry out routine maintenance and also undertake the role of the Slinger/Signaller by selecting the correct lifting accessories, attach them to loads safely and guide the load using the appropriate hand/radio signals.

Topics covered during this course include:

• Legislation – LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA, codes of practice – BS7121
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
• Crane appreciation – crane types, capabilities and limitations
• Duty charts
• Crane terminology
• Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Crane stability/ground conditions
• Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
• Lifting accessories, types of accessories and use
  Down rating accessories
• Communications (Radio, verbal and hand signals etc.
• Rigging and De-Rigging of cranes according to written instructions
• Configuring cranes according to work specifications
• Hoisting, slewing and derricking following the instruction of the slinger/signaller
• Controlling load movement
  Routine maintenance
• Attaching accessories to different loads
• Signalling for the lifting, transferring and positioning of loads
• Selecting lifting accessories
• Establishing load weight and centre of gravity
• Verifying documentation and certification of lifting accessories
• The 12 day course includes cab and lever familiarisation

Please note that the CPCS Technical (Theory) test questions are available to review prior to attending the course. Please click hyperlink below:

CPCS Mobile Crane Operator Theory Test Questions

CPCS Slinger Signaller Theory Test Questions

Grants available for companies registered with CSkills. Please contact your local grant office for current rates.

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Successful candidates will be awarded a Red CPCS Trained Operator card endorsed with the category Mobile Crane Endorsement C (All Duties) & Slinger Signaller A40 Endorsement A All Types All Duties.

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Please note the Red CPCS card is only valid for 2 years. Within this time you must complete your NVQ level 2 Diploma to convert from Red card to Blue card. To book your NVQ please click NVQ booking.

The Blue CPCS card is valid for 5 years.

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