Compact Crane (A66)

A range of companies often own one or several of these types of cranes. They can also be hired for long- or short-term periods, often on a ‘self-operated’ contract.

Compact cranes should only be operated by personnel who are trained and competent to do so.

By gaining this qualification, you can increase your employment prospects in a company that uses these cranes and introduce yourself to a new type of work – lifting operations.

There are two options for the compact crane course:

• A66 A – compact crane – static on outriggers
• A66 D – compact crane – pick and carry

Five Day Foundation Course
(including the CPCS technical test)
Suitable for those with little or no lifting operation, crane or machine operating experience.

• Introduction to lifting operations
• Legislation and Codes of Practice
• Roles and responsibilities of lifting operations personnel
• Components and terminology
• Manufacturer’s instructions
• Maintenance, inspection and pre-use checks
• Positioning and preparation of the crane for work
• Safe operation of the crane with/without load
• Methods of communication and following signals
• Selection and use of lifting accessories
• Travelling the crane with a load attached
• Environmental conditions
• CPCS A66 Technical Test (theory and practical)

Thee Day Course
(including the CPCS technical test)
Suitable for those experienced in operating other types of cranes eg mobile cranes, cranes and lifting operations in general.

Course Content
The content will be similar to the five day course, but will move at a faster pace as aimed more at experienced personnel. Successfully achieving this would award you the CPCS card with category A66 A or D.

CPCS Technical Test Only
Successfully achieving this would award you the CPCS card with category A66 A or D.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact: Dawn Peer or Kevin Bennison. Email: training@emersoncranes.co.uk

Please Note
Prior to attending any CPCS course the candidate must have carried out a relevant CSCS Touch Screen test within two years of the course date and bring the confirmation paperwork with them. For further information: www.cscs.uk.com/health-and-safety-test.