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Construction and the built environment

Lifting technician - crawler Crane Operator

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Summary

This occupation is found in Construction and the Built Environment and engineering and manufacturing industry.

Lifting technicians work in various settings where heavy machinery, equipment, or materials need to be moved or lifted. These could be construction sites, manufacturing facilities, power plants, transportation infrastructure, aerospace, and aviation.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to ensure the safe and efficient movement of heavy objects, machinery, or materials in various industries and settings.

Lifting technicians follow safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to property. They ensure that lifting operations comply with safety regulations and standards.

Lifting technicians operate cranes to lift, move, and position heavy loads safely and accurately. They perform routine maintenance and inspections on lifting equipment to ensure that it is in good working condition and meets safety standards.

Lifting technicians are skilled in slinging and load handling techniques, including selecting and attaching lifting accessories such as slings, shackles, and hooks to securely lift and move loads. They communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, customer, and other personnel involved in lifting operations to ensure lifting activities are safe and to avoid accidents.

Lifting technicians work collaboratively with others to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, equipment malfunctions, and logistical challenges that may arise during lifting operations. They work efficiently to complete lifting tasks on schedule and within time constraints.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide range of different stakeholders, including clients, contractors, members of the public, supervisors, and other occupations. Lifting technicians often work under the supervision of managers or team leaders who oversee lifting operations, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to safety protocols and project requirements.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for facilitating the safe and efficient movement of loads in various industries and settings. Lifting Technicians combine technical skills, safety knowledge, and communication abilities to perform their duties effectively while prioritising the health and safety of personnel and property. This is a core and option apprenticeship standard. Apprentices will be trained and assessed against the core and one option occupation. There are four options.

Mobile Crane Operators control cranes mounted on vehicles.
Crawler Crane Operator control cranes that move on tracks or crawlers instead of wheels.
Tower Crane Operators control tall, fixed position cranes.
Overhead Crane Operators control cranes with a moveable bridge carrying a moveable or fixed hoisting mechanism travelling on an overhead fixed runway structure.

Typical job titles include

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1:

Core: Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards and guidance relevant to the occupation and the crane operator's role and responsibilities.

K2:

Core: Lifting industry regulations, guidance, manufacturer’s specifications, and employer’s guidance.

K3:

Core: Personal protective equipment (PPE): types and use.

K4:

Core: Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from lift plans, method statements, specifications site plans, operator’s manual and risk assessments.

K5:

Core: Purpose of workplace inductions, tools box talks and team briefings.

K6:

Core: Crane electronic read out systems: purpose and use.

K7:

Core: Crane inspection and examination documentation requirements: data recording, documentation control, auditable records, insurance, warranty, or other protections, inspection and reporting forms.

K8:

Core: How own role contributes and impacts the wider team and project objectives.

K9:

Core: Awareness of issues, common symptoms and warning signs of stress, anxiety, and depression, plus where to go for help and the resources available.

K10:

Core: Awareness of environmental and sustainability regulations, how to use resources efficiently. Principles of Recycling, reuse, and safe disposal of waste.

K11:

Core: Employment types (self-employed and employed), small business startup principles, tax responsibilities, roles, and responsibilities.

K12:

Core: Verbal communication techniques.

K13:

Core: Team working techniques.

K14:

Core: Communication techniques for the movement and placement of loads: verbal commands, visual commands, hand signals and radio.

K15:

Core: Slinging techniques for the attachment of loads: fibre slings, chain slings and specialist equipment - plate clamps, slippers, lifting beams, lifting cells, eye bolts and magnets.

K16:

Core: Principles of falls of rope and changing falls of rope.

K17:

Core: Principles and application techniques of SWL (safe working load) limits & WLL (working load limit).

K18:

Core: Crane operation site safety information: layout of site traffic plans, the working areas, exclusion zones and authorised passages for movement.

K19:

Core: Lifting accessory inspection: Function and methods of checks, inspections, and reporting forms procedures for lifting accessories.

K20:

Core: Reporting: importance and methods of reporting hazards and issues.

K40:

Crawler crane operator: Controls access techniques and industry safety procedures.

K41:

Crawler Crane operator: Manoeuvring configuration techniques.

K42:

Crawler Crane operator: Positioning and manoeuvring techniques for pre and post site operations.

K43:

Crawler crane operator: Hazard identification: situational awareness, ground condition requirements for travelling with crawler cranes, controlling traction on loose surfaces and inclines, track loadings for travel and un-compacted and unsuitable ground, and limitations of vision when manoeuvring a crawler crane.

K44:

Crawler crane operator: Factors that affect crawler crane stability: ground conditions, inclines, weather and environmental.

K45:

Crawler crane operator: Lift configuration techniques including electronic information and operating system configuration.

K46:

Crawler crane operator: Purpose and use of crawler crane electronic information and operating systems for lifting operations.

K47:

Crawler crane operator: Hook positioning components, use and manipulation techniques, including extension boom, and angle and slew.

K48:

Crawler crane operator: Risks associated with crawler crane travelling with suspended loads.

K49:

Crawler crane operator: Techniques to ensure load integrity and stability when carrying out lifting operations with crawler crane, including swing correction.

K50:

Crawler crane operator: Load lifting, moving and placing techniques.

K51:

Crawler crane operator: Park, shutdown, isolate and securing methods.

K52:

Crawler crane operator: Lifting accessory types, preparation and use for crawler cranes.

K53:

Crawler crane operator: Characteristics of power units, hydraulic systems, types of counterweights, different chassis types and different types of tracking controls and steering.

K54:

Crawler crane operator: Maintenance, types, actions and the conducting of regular and non-scheduled checks, maintenance procedures and basic inspections.

K55:

Crawler crane operator: Extensions and jibs Fitting and de-rigging procedures and techniques.

K56:

Crawler crane operator: Dismantling procedures.

Technical Educational Products

: ST0267: Lifting technician - crawler Crane Operator (Level 2) Approved for delivery

Reference:: OCC0267A

Status:: Approved occupation

Average (median) salary:: £44,292 per year

SOC 2020 code:: 8221 Crane drivers

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8221/00 Crane drivers

S1:

Core: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.

S2:

Core: Comply with industry regulations, guidance, manufacturer’s specifications, and employer’s guidance.

S3:

Core: Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).

S4:

Core: Interpret and use lifting operation information, for example lift plans, method statements, specifications site plans operator’s manual and risk assessment.

S5:

Core: Use crane electronic read systems.

S6:

Core: Use site safety information.

S7:

Core: Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.

S8:

Core: Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.

S9:

Core: Apply team working techniques.

S10:

Core: Follow equity, diversity and inclusion legislative guidance and principles.

S11:

Core: Apply techniques to Direct and guide the movement and placement of loads.

S12:

Core: Attach loads using slinging techniques for example fibre slings, chain slings and specialist equipment.

S13:

Core: Ensure loads are within SWL limits and WLL.

S14:

Core: Inspect lifting accessories.

S15:

Core: Report hazards for example, equipment defects, general hazards or ground hazards.

S16:

Core: Escalates issues beyond their level of competence and authority.

S32:

Crawler crane operator: Access a crawler crane and controls.

S33:

Crawler crane operator: Configure a crawler crane for manoeuvring.

S34:

Crawler crane operator: Manoeuvre a crawler crane.

S35:

Crawler crane operator: Identify and mitigate hazards associated with crawler crane operation.

S36:

Crawler crane operator: Position and set crawler crane for lifting including area stability checks.

S37:

Crawler crane operator: Configure a crawler crane for lifting including electronic information or operating systems set up.

S38:

Crawler crane operator: Use crawler crane’s electronic information or operating systems when carrying out lifting operations.

S39:

Crawler crane operator: Use and Manipulate crawler crane components to position the crane hook, for example – extension boom and angle and slew.

S40:

Crawler crane operator: Apply techniques to ensure load integrity and stability when carrying out lifting operations with crawler crane, including swing correction.

S41:

Crawler crane operator: Apply techniques to lift, move and place loads using a crawler crane.

S42:

Crawler crane operator: Park, shutdown, isolate and secure a crawler crane.

S43:

Crawler crane operator: Use crawler crane accessories.

S44:

Crawler crane operator: Conduct regular and non-scheduled checks, maintenance procedures and basic inspections on crawler cranes.

S45:

Crawler crane operator: Work collaboratively to fit and de- rigg crawler crane extensions and jibs.

Technical Educational Products

: ST0267: Lifting technician - crawler Crane Operator (Level 2) Approved for delivery

Reference:: OCC0267A

Status:: Approved occupation

Average (median) salary:: £44,292 per year

SOC 2020 code:: 8221 Crane drivers

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8221/00 Crane drivers

B1:

Core: Puts health safety and wellbeing first.

B2:

Core: Take ownership of given work within the limits of own competence knowing when to seek advice.

B3:

Core: Team-focused to meet work goals.

B4:

Core: Committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.

B5:

Core: Considers the environment and sustainability.

B6:

Core: Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in dealing with others.

B7:

Core: Adapt to new and changing situations.

Technical Educational Products

: ST0267: Lifting technician - crawler Crane Operator (Level 2) Approved for delivery

Reference:: OCC0267A

Status:: Approved occupation

Average (median) salary:: £44,292 per year

SOC 2020 code:: 8221 Crane drivers

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8221/00 Crane drivers