Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Mobile Cranes

An individual training plan should be drawn up for each person who is to carry out the
thorough examination of mobile cranes. Achievement of this plan and continuing
professional development should be monitored at frequent intervals as part of the
management review process (See Section 19) and included in the quality system
(e.g. ISO 9000) auditing process.
16.6 Training Courses
Training courses covering both the management and practice of thorough
examinations are available from training organisations such as the National
Construction College at:www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/traininglearning/nationalconstructioncollege
16.7 Technical Product Awareness
Before carrying the thorough examination of a specific make and model of mobile
crane all personnel should receive technical information from the crane manufacturer
or the employer. This may be carried out in-house by a trainer who has received
model specific technical training directly from the manufacturer.
16.8 Assessment
It is important that all competent persons are assessed on appointment, within 12
months and at regular intervals (not exceeding four years) thereafter. Assessment
should form part of any training.
16.9 Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the conscious updating of
professional knowledge and the improvement of a competent person’s competency
throughout their working life. This is a joint responsibility between the competent
person and their employer.
The competent person’s employer should maintain a training, experience and
development record for each competent person. The record should include details of
how CPD is being achieved and should include for example:
� Initial training towards achievement of competency;
� Specific training towards enhancements/additions to competency;
� Familiarisation/re-familiarisation, coaching and training;
� Any alterations and/or withdrawals of competency;
� Enhancements to qualifications;
� Membership of professional bodies/institutions;
� Attendance at seminars and any refresher training courses;
� Visits to manufacturers and trade shows.
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