{"title":"CPCS Appointed Person","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompare CPCS Appointed Person Courses from UK Providers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare CPCS Appointed Person training from trusted UK training providers in one place. A61 is the CPCS category for the person who plans lifting operations, assesses the risks and produces the lift plan under LOLER — the most senior role on the lifting side and one principal contractors will not let a lift proceed without. It is a management category rather than a machine ticket, so it suits supervisors, engineers and site managers as much as operators. Browse and compare by provider, location and date, then book in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew provider dates are added regularly. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-crane-and-lifting-operations\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA62 crane supervisor\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-slinger-signaller\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA40 slinger signaller\u003c\/a\u003e categories sit below it on the same route. Worth knowing: where A40 is already held, passing A61 awards the A62 category as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red Trained Operator card is valid for two years and the blue Competent Operator card for five. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificate-expiry-checker\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCheck when your card expires\u003c\/a\u003e with our free tool, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-courses\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCPCS courses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cpcs-a61-appointed-person-course-farnham-surrey","title":"CPCS A61 Appointed Person in Farnham, Surrey (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCPCS A61 Appointed Person Course in Farnham, Surrey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CPCS A61 Appointed Person training course is for operators who want to take a CPCS test to obtain their Red Trained Operator Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is delivered in Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5DD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction and explanation of the CPCS qualification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegislation controlling crane operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBS7121\/LOLER Regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrane Appreciation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing Workshops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrane Stability Accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestion Papers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanned Lifting Operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk Assessments and Method Statements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrane Specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning a Lift scenario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, you will need to undertake a Health \u0026amp; Safety test within 2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Awarded After Completion of the Course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the course has been completed candidates will be eligible to receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good level of written and spoken English is required to successfully complete this course. If you have any concerns regarding this please contact our office and we discuss available options (e.g. hiring a translator at an additional cost).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCITB Grants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn all the CPCS and CITB courses that we offer, you can claim money back if you are a ‘CITB Levy Payer‘.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext Step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCPCS blue competence card and NVQ Level 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-courses\"\u003eCPCS courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-engineering-courses\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Engineering courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-courses\"\u003eCITB courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-courses\"\u003eCCNSG courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driving-courses\"\u003eDriving courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-courses\"\u003eEUSR courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipaf-courses\"\u003eIPAF courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pasma-courses\"\u003ePASMA courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nrswa-courses\"\u003eNRSWA courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/forklift-courses\"\u003eForklift courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cscs-mock-test\"\u003eCSCS Mock Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/level-1-health-and-safety-in-a-construction-environment-course-online\"\u003eLevel 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-the-cscs-skilled-labourers-card\"\u003eWhat is the CSCS card?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CISTC","offers":[{"title":"7 - 11 Sep 2026","offer_id":57063138623832,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19 - 23 Oct 2026","offer_id":57063138656600,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 - 11 Dec 2026","offer_id":57063138689368,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/CISTC.webp?v=1750143673"},{"product_id":"cpcs-a61-appointed-person-tuxford","title":"CPCS A61 Appointed Person - Lifting Operations in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlan and Supervise Lifting Operations as a CPCS Appointed Person\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is aimed at supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. It will give candidates an understanding of the Appointed Person’s responsibilities, how to fulfil them and the skills and ability to interpret and apply sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the BS 7121 Safe Use of Cranes guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is delivered in the classroom in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0NE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 days (Monday to Friday), 8am - 5pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve regulations and Codes of Practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow safe systems of work including method statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake personal responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe different types of cranes and associated terminology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand crane documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand crane stability, duty charts and safety devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate tower cranes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes Guidelines sections 1, 2, 3 and 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise the role of appointed persons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan a lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn order to be eligible to undertake CPCS testing, candidates must have achieved the relevant Managers CITB Health, Safety \u0026amp; Environment (HS\u0026amp;E) touch-screen test within 2 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandidates should have sufficient experience of cranes to meet the requirements specified in British Standard 7121 Safe Use of Cranes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood understanding of spoken and written English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour (4) Days Training – Classroom-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical Training One (1) Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPCS Testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccreditation and Certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCPCS - successful candidates will be issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCard Validity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nvq-level-5-diploma-in-controlling-lifting-operations-planning-lifts-appointed-person\"\u003eLevel 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts\u003c\/a\u003e and a Managers Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-courses\"\u003eCPCS courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-engineering-courses\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; 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The course provides a thorough understanding of the appointed person's responsibilities and how to fulfil them safely and in compliance with current legislation, including LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Attend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupervisors and managers with responsibility for planning, managing, or overseeing lifting operations on construction sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsibilities of the appointed person under LOLER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and supervising lifting operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection and use of lifting equipment and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk assessment for lifting operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and supervision of crane operators and slingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAccreditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCPCS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassroom-based training at Van Elle's purpose-built training facility in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8GJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-courses\"\u003eCPCS Plant Operator training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/loler-courses\"\u003eLOLER courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/working-at-height-courses\"\u003eWorking at Height courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Van Elle Construction Training","offers":[{"title":"Dates Coming Soon","offer_id":57525529248088,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/Van_Elle_Construction_Training_2a987c3d-48b6-4931-ba2f-28d31cf9682b.png?v=1781642101"},{"product_id":"cpcs-a61-appointed-person-sutton-coldfield","title":"CPCS A61 Appointed Person in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCPCS A61 Appointed Person in Sutton Coldfield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) course runs at the Vesey House training centre in Sutton Coldfield, delivered by PGL Midlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive days — four days of training followed by an assessment day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom-based, blending theory with practical exercises and site-based scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must hold a current CITB Health, Safety and Environment test at Managers and Professionals level, passed within the last two years. You should also have a basic understanding of lifting activities; prior site experience or supervisory duties help considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone taking responsibility for lifting plans and crane operations — lifting supervisors stepping up, site managers formalising existing expertise, and employers building a compliant lifting team across construction, civil engineering and manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to plan, manage and oversee lifting operations in compliance with LOLER 1998 and BS 7121, and how to fulfil the Appointed Person's responsibilities in practice. Lifting operations are among the most hazardous activities on a construction site, and poor planning is what turns them into incidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completing the course and passing the CPCS technical tests you receive the Red CPCS Appointed Person card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already hold the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-slinger-signaller\"\u003eCPCS A40 Slinger\/Signaller\u003c\/a\u003e qualification, successful completion of A61 also awards the CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor qualification — two cards from one course. An Appointed Person is not a statutory requirement in itself, but employers must ensure competence under LOLER, and most principal contractors require a certified Appointed Person on projects involving crane work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare every \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-appointed-person\"\u003eCPCS Appointed Person course\u003c\/a\u003e, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-crane-and-lifting-operations\"\u003ecrane and lifting operations training\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-courses\"\u003eCPCS range\u003c\/a\u003e. 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