Preparing and operating different cranes to lift and place a variety of loads in the workplace.
Occupational Profile
The primary role of a construction Lifting Technician is to set up and operate cranes to lift and place a variety of loads in the workplace. They will play a vital role by supporting site projects in which they will have responsibility for operating the crane to lift materials and equipment to designated work areas on a construction site. The Lifting Technician will need to be able to interpret and comply with given contract information and work with the lifting team to carry out lifting activities. The specific job roles are:
- Tower Crane Operator –Prepare and operate tower cranes to lift and transfer loads
- Crawler Crane Operator – Prepare and operate crawler cranes to lift and transfer loads
- Mobile Crane Operator – Prepare and operate mobile cranes to lift and transfer loads
Summary of standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/lifting-technician/
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1463/lifting-technician-assessment-plan.pdf
