A61 Appointed Person
Course Overview
The NVQ Level 5 in Appointed Person assesses your competence in planning and managing all aspects of lifting operations. Through workplace evaluation, you'll demonstrate your expertise in creating lift plans, selecting equipment, and ensuring legal compliance for complex lifts.
The NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) – Controlling Lifting Operations is the highest level of competence-based qualification for lifting operations management. This NVQ assesses your ability to plan, organise, and manage lifting operations at a strategic level in real workplace conditions.
What’s Involved:
• Comprehensive workplace assessment of your planning abilities
• Developing an extensive portfolio of evidence
• Planning complex and unusual lifting operations
• Conducting detailed risk assessments and method statements
• Selecting appropriate equipment and personnel
• Creating comprehensive lift plans and documentation
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements
• Managing contractors and specialist lifting teams
• Overseeing multiple concurrent lifting operations
• Investigating incidents and implementing improvements
• Providing technical guidance and expertise
Prerequisites:
You must hold a CPCS Red Card for Appointed Person and be actively working in the role with responsibility for planning lifting operations.
CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card
Upon completion of your NVQ Level 5, you’ll be eligible for the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card for Appointed Person. This prestigious five-year card represents the pinnacle of professional achievement in lifting operations management and confirms your competence at the highest level.
Professional Recognition:
The Level 5 NVQ with Blue Card status places you amongst the elite professionals in lifting operations management. You’re qualified to work on the most complex and challenging projects, from major developments to specialist lifting operations requiring detailed planning and coordination.
Career Advancement:
As a Blue Card Appointed Person with Level 5 qualification, you can command senior positions across the industry. Career opportunities include principal or lead Appointed Person roles on major projects, consultancy work, training delivery, contract management, and health and safety management positions. Your expertise is invaluable for managing high-value, high-risk lifting operations, and you’re positioned to influence industry standards and best practices.
To enrol on this NVQ course, please ensure you have the following ready:
- Proof of Identity — valid passport or UK driving licence
- Proof of Address — utility bill or bank statement (within 3 months)
- Previous Certificates — any relevant qualifications you hold
- Work Experience Evidence — logbook, references or documentation
- Passport Photo — one recent passport-sized photograph
- All Training Materials
- NVQ Certification upon successful completion
- Ongoing Assessor Support throughout your programme
- Industry-Led Trainers — all courses are delivered by experienced professionals with real operational knowledge and current industry experience
- Modern Training Facilities — practical learning environments designed to reflect real-world working conditions
- Candidate-Focused Delivery — realistic scenarios and hands-on exercises throughout every programme
- Complimentary RELO Learning Tablet — pre-loaded with course material, legislation and industry guidance
- Ongoing Support — dedicated support towards CPCS Blue Card progression and beyond
- Current & Compliant — all training is aligned with the latest industry legislation, standards and best practice
