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Lifting technician (level 2)

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Preparing and operating different cranes to lift and place a variety of loads in the workplace.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • the principles of health, safety and welfare and how they must be applied in relation to lifting operations and to others
  • the responsibilities under legislation and guidance (including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) to undertake the
  • how to communicate with others and follow organisational procedures to conform to productive work
  • the functions and basic construction of the crane, the operating controls and electronic read-out system and terminology for the crane including booms, jibs, stability equipment, hoisting equipment and safety systems
  • how to conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, codes of practice, lift plans/method statements, ground loading charts and inspection and reporting forms
  • the need and how to undertake pre-use checks, regular and non-scheduled maintenance procedures, the sequence of pre-use checks and of defect reporting, and of setting the crane for work
  • different techniques, methods and safety issues of lifting, moving and placing a variety of loads
  • how to interpret and apply information for the sequence of lifting operations
  • how to comply with lift plan specifications and official guidance for the lifting of loads
  • safe working practices for setting up, configuring, lifting, moving and placing of loads whilst minimising the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
  • the different techniques and methods on the moving, handling and storing of resources and equipment
  • the requirements of working at height and the use of access equipment, and the procedures to be followed
  • the actions required for proximity hazards (nearby structures) and environmental hazards (strong winds)
  • the principles and safety requirements for slinging and signalling duties
  • the need for pre-use checks on lifting accessories, how to identify non-serviceable items and the procedures for placing out-of service items
  • how to identify centres of gravity and estimate weight of loads for slinging of loads
  • the principles of health, safety and welfare and how they must be applied in relation to lifting operations and to others
  • the responsibilities under legislation and guidance (including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) to undertake the
  • how to communicate with others and follow organisational procedures to conform to productive work
  • the functions and basic construction of the crane, the operating controls and electronic read-out system and terminology for the crane including booms, jibs, stability equipment, hoisting equipment and safety systems
  • how to conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, codes of practice, lift plans/method statements, ground loading charts and inspection and reporting forms
  • the need and how to undertake pre-use checks, regular and non-scheduled maintenance procedures, the sequence of pre-use checks and of defect reporting, and of setting the crane for work
  • different techniques, methods and safety issues of lifting, moving and placing a variety of loads
  • how to interpret and apply information for the sequence of lifting operations
  • how to comply with lift plan specifications and official guidance for the lifting of loads
  • safe working practices for setting up, configuring, lifting, moving and placing of loads whilst minimising the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
  • the different techniques and methods on the moving, handling and storing of resources and equipment
  • the requirements of working at height and the use of access equipment, and the procedures to be followed
  • the actions required for proximity hazards (nearby structures) and environmental hazards (strong winds)
  • the principles and safety requirements for slinging and signalling duties
  • the need for pre-use checks on lifting accessories, how to identify non-serviceable items and the procedures for placing out-of service items
  • how to identify centres of gravity and estimate weight of loads for slinging of loads
  • the principles of health, safety and welfare and how they must be applied in relation to lifting operations and to others
  • the responsibilities under legislation and guidance (including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) to undertake the
  • how to communicate with others and follow organisational procedures to conform to productive work
  • the functions and basic construction of the crane, the operating controls and electronic read-out system and terminology for the crane including booms, jibs, stability equipment, hoisting equipment and safety systems
  • how to conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, codes of practice, lift plans/method statements, ground loading charts and inspection and reporting forms
  • the need and how to undertake pre-use checks, regular and non-scheduled maintenance procedures, the sequence of pre-use checks and of defect reporting, and of setting the crane for work
  • different techniques, methods and safety issues of lifting, moving and placing a variety of loads
  • how to interpret and apply information for the sequence of lifting operations
  • how to comply with lift plan specifications and official guidance for the lifting of loads
  • safe working practices for setting up, configuring, lifting, moving and placing of loads whilst minimising the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
  • the different techniques and methods on the moving, handling and storing of resources and equipment
  • the requirements of working at height and the use of access equipment, and the procedures to be followed
  • the actions required for proximity hazards (nearby structures) and environmental hazards (strong winds)
  • the principles and safety requirements for slinging and signalling duties
  • the need for pre-use checks on lifting accessories, how to identify non-serviceable items and the procedures for placing out-of service items
  • how to identify centres of gravity and estimate weight of loads for slinging of loads

Skills

  • Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance (including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) when lifting and transferring loads
  • Conform with manufacturer’s and the employer’s operational and health and safety requirements
  • Identify the sequence of lifting operations to be carried out, communicate and organise the work with others
  • Undertake all pre-use checks, configure and set the crane for lifting duties
  • Programme/set-up and conform with the crane’s electronic information systems
  • Lift various loads using up to the full radius and slewing capabilities of the crane
  • Accurately place load whilst minimising the swinging of loads and following signals and instructions
  • Maintain stability and safe working situations
  • Safely use, store and maintain and equipment.
  • Work at height following safety and working procedures
  • Place cranes out of service, and isolate and secure
  • Prepare and ready lifting accessories and the area of operation for the lifting of loads
  • Attach and secure various types of loads to a lifting hook ensuring balance, security and integrity
  • Direct and guide the movement of loads and accurately place loads using a variety of communication methods
  • Comply with specific legislation and guidance (inc. Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) when slinging and signalling loads
  • Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance (including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) when lifting and transferring loads
  • Conform with manufacturer’s and the employer’s operational and health and safety requirements
  • Identify the sequence of lifting operations to be carried out, communicate and organise the work with others
  • Undertake all pre-use checks, configure and set the crane for lifting duties
  • Programme/set-up and conform with the crane’s electronic information systems
  • Lift various loads using up to the full radius and slewing capabilities of the crane
  • Accurately place load whilst minimising the swinging of loads and following signals and instructions
  • Maintain stability and safe working situations
  • Safely use, store and maintain and equipment.
  • Work at height following safety and working procedures
  • Place cranes out of service, and isolate and secure
  • Prepare and ready lifting accessories and the area of operation for the lifting of loads
  • Attach and secure various types of loads to a lifting hook ensuring balance, security and integrity
  • Direct and guide the movement of loads and accurately place loads using a variety of communication methods
  • Comply with specific legislation and guidance (inc. Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) when slinging and signalling loads
  • Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance (including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) when lifting and transferring loads
  • Conform with manufacturer’s and the employer’s operational and health and safety requirements
  • Identify the sequence of lifting operations to be carried out, communicate and organise the work with others
  • Undertake all pre-use checks, configure and set the crane for lifting duties
  • Programme/set-up and conform with the crane’s electronic information systems
  • Lift various loads using up to the full radius and slewing capabilities of the crane
  • Accurately place load whilst minimising the swinging of loads and following signals and instructions
  • Maintain stability and safe working situations
  • Safely use, store and maintain and equipment.
  • Work at height following safety and working procedures
  • Place cranes out of service, and isolate and secure
  • Prepare and ready lifting accessories and the area of operation for the lifting of loads
  • Attach and secure various types of loads to a lifting hook ensuring balance, security and integrity
  • Direct and guide the movement of loads and accurately place loads using a variety of communication methods
  • Comply with specific legislation and guidance (inc. Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 and BS 7121) when slinging and signalling loads

Behaviours

  • Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, presentation.
  • Team work: work effectively with others with limited supervision.
  • Independent working: take responsibility for completion of your own work.
  • Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to undertake the work instructions.
  • Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner.
  • Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work instructions to schedule.
  • Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to the work instructions.
  • Assertiveness and confidence: able to resist pressures to work following unsafe practices
  • Respect: apply equality, diversity and inclusion in dealing with others.
  • Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, presentation.
  • Team work: work effectively with others with limited supervision.
  • Independent working: take responsibility for completion of your own work.
  • Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to undertake the work instructions.
  • Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner.
  • Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work instructions to schedule.
  • Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to the work instructions.
  • Assertiveness and confidence: able to resist pressures to work following unsafe practices
  • Respect: apply equality, diversity and inclusion in dealing with others.
  • Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, presentation.
  • Team work: work effectively with others with limited supervision.
  • Independent working: take responsibility for completion of your own work.
  • Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to undertake the work instructions.
  • Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner.
  • Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work instructions to schedule.
  • Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to the work instructions.
  • Assertiveness and confidence: able to resist pressures to work following unsafe practices
  • Respect: apply equality, diversity and inclusion in dealing with others.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Construction and the built environment
Qualification level
2
Equal to GCSE
Course duration
18 months
Funding
£15,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Tower Crane technician
  • Crawler Crane technician
  • Mobile Crane technician

View more information about Lifting technician (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.