Crane operation apprenticeship course

This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in crane operating, while gaining professional experience.

You'll learn to operate various cranes safely and efficiently, and to carry out basic maintenance and checks.

You’ll also learn about the duties of an ‘appointed person’, how to conduct risk assessments and how to produce method statements.

Course content

Teaching and assessment

Year 1:

• 12 weeks training: you'll learn through a mix of classroom-based theory and practical training
• Theory and practical assessments.

Year 2:

• Work-based experience with your employer
• A site visit to assess you for the NVQ level 2 in Plant Operations. 

Our assessment team will track you on-site for the first category of plant selected by your employer for conversion to the NVQ and the full Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) competent operator card (blue card).

Qualifications you gain

• NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction)
• Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations
• Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) trained operator card (red card)
• Level 1 functional skills
• Employment responsibilities and rights
• Personal learning and thinking skills.

Mandatory entry requirements

Academic

No formal requirements, but it’s useful to have Maths and English GCSE Grades 3-9 or D-A .

To help us assess your suitability for the course, you'll need to:

• Complete a skills learning exercise and possibly attend the college for further tests
• Complete a questionnaire and take part in an informal discussion.

Personal

• Good communication skills
• Physical fitness
• A head for heights
• Technical competence.