{"product_id":"cpcs-a20b-hoist-passenger-goods-novice-wisbech","title":"CPCS A20B Hoist Passenger and Goods (Novice) in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCPCS A20B Hoist Passenger and Goods (Novice) in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novice course gives thorough practical and theoretical training in operating a mechanical passenger and goods hoist, leading to the CPCS A20B technical test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novice route is the right choice if you have some, limited or no experience of the machine. Experienced operators looking to iron out bad habits before testing can take the one-day refresher instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoist is a narrow category and only a handful of UK centres run CPCS hoist certification regularly, so operators routinely travel a long way for it. This centre is a few minutes from a mainline station and can arrange a transfer from the station if you need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered at the accredited training centre at Rings End, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4DE. CPCS courses can only be held at an accredited centre and cannot be delivered at your own premises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 to 2 days, including your test day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Criteria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment touch screen test within the previous two years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo prior experience of the machine is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion you will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe this sector of industry and your role and responsibilities as a plant operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName and explain the purpose of the principal hoist components, basic construction, controls and terminology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm competency in line with the manufacturer's requirements and the relevant regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck stability, alignment and all-round safety before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the relevant hoistway protection mechanism is in position before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that all gates and safety devices function according to specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndertake all pre-use and ongoing running checks, including emergency lowering functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain precautions for overhead services and other construction site hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad and unload materials following manual handling requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the hoist for the required loads or passengers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperate the machine to the limits of operation, loaded and unloaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComply with signals and instructions and explain the hoist's working limitations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the hoist out of service, isolate it and secure it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful delegates receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator card. To upgrade to a blue competence card you will need to complete the relevant Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-courses\"\u003eCPCS plant operator courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-nvq\"\u003eConstruction NVQs\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\/working-at-height-courses\"\u003eWorking at Height courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/forklift-courses\"\u003eForklift 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\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003eHealth and Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NTSS","offers":[{"title":"6 - 7 Dec 2026","offer_id":58286856634712,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/NTSS-logo.jpg?v=1787822513","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/cpcs-a20b-hoist-passenger-goods-novice-wisbech","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}