CPCS. Excavator Lifting Operations Below 10 Tonnes

Who is this course for?

This 1–5 day course, depending on experience, is suitable for both novice and experienced operators. Successful completion leads to the CPCS A58C Excavator Lifting Operations Below 10 Tonnes qualification.

What you will learn?

• Understand the role and responsibilities of an excavator operator undertaking lifting duties.
• Identify the machine’s key components, controls, lifting points and safety features.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions, relevant legislation, regulations and site procedures.
• Complete all necessary pre-use and safety checks before commencing lifting operations.
• Assess ground conditions, lifting areas and potential hazards before starting work.
• Select and correctly use appropriate lifting accessories and equipment.
• Understand load weights, lifting capacities and safe working limits.
• Correctly position and configure the excavator for safe lifting operations.
• Safely attach, lift, move and place suspended loads while maintaining effective communication with the slinger/signaller.
• Recognise and control lifting hazards and complete safe shutdown, isolation and securing procedures.

Teaching and Assessment

The course is delivered over 1–5 days, depending on the trainee’s previous experience and ability. Training combines theoretical instruction with practical lifting operations and assessment.

What you get once complete.

On successful completion, delegates gain the CPCS A58C Excavator Lifting Operations Below 10 Tonnes qualification.