CPCS A02 Crawler Crane

 Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
 Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
 Undertake all pre-use checks
 Configure and ready for travel
 Travel the crane to an area of work
 Manoeuvre in confined spaces
 Configure the crane for lifting duties
 Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting a lattice-type extension
 Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
 Programme/set-up rated capacity indicators for lifting duties
 Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
 Accurately place loads, Minimise the swinging of loads
 Change falls of rope on a hook block
 Move loads through machine travel and comply with signals and instructions
 Maintain safe working situations
 Prepare the crane in preparation of movement from lifting duties
 Carry out shut down and securing procedures
 Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting