Mid Green occupationConstruction and the built environment
Lifting technician - tower Crane Operator
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
- Crawler crane technician | Mobile crane technician | Overhead crane technician | Tower crane technician
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.
K57:
Tower crane operator: Documentation types, interpretation, and use: operator’s manual, ground pressure material and duties charts.
K58:
Tower crane operator: Characteristics and functions of counterweights and tower bases, including construction and securing.
K59:
Tower crane operator: Types and functions of tower crane Jibs, trolleys, and associated components.
K60:
Tower crane operator: Lifting accessory types, preparation and use for tower cranes.
K61:
Tower crane operator: Maintenance, types, actions and the conducting of regular and non-scheduled checks, maintenance procedures, inspections and predetermined inspections.
K62:
Tower crane operator: Accessing arrangements for tower cranes: types and use of harnessing equipment, Recovery, and retrieval procedures and safety procedures.
K63:
Tower crane operator: Types of hook block and configuration methods.
K64:
Tower crane operator: Lifting indictors, type and set up techniques: rated capacity indicators (RCI), load indicators and distance indicators.
K65:
Tower crane operator: Methods of lifting for tower cranes including optimising radius and slewing capabilities.
K66:
Tower crane operator: Hazards identification, situational awareness working in the vicinity of other cranes, zoning systems, Visibility issues and limitations during lifting operations.
K67:
Tower crane operator: Factors that affect the stability of the tower crane: Centre of gravity, weather, and environment.
K68:
Tower crane operator: Load moving, and placing techniques, including the use of horizon markers and electronic aids.
K69:
Tower crane operator: Techniques to ensure load integrity and stability when carrying out lifting operations with tower crane, including swing correction.
K70:
Tower crane operator: Shutdown and securing procedures including slew mode placement.
K71:
Tower crane operator: Hook positioning components, use and manipulation techniques including trolley vs jib, radius, and slew.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0267: Lifting technician - tower Crane Operator (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0267C
- 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.
S46:
Tower crane operator: Interpret and Use tower crane documentation including operator’s manual, ground pressure material and duties charts.
S47:
Tower crane operator: Use tower crane jibs and trolleys for lifting operations.
S48:
Tower crane operator: Use tower crane accessories.
S49:
Tower crane operator: Access tower cranes, including with the use of harnessing equipment.
S50:
Tower crane operator: Set up tower crane lift indicators: for example, rated capacity indicators (RCI), load indictors and distance indicators.
S51:
Tower crane operator: Lift loads using the optimum radius and slewing capabilities of a tower crane.
S52:
Tower crane operator: Identify and mitigate hazards associated with tower crane operation.
S53:
Tower crane operator: Apply techniques to ensure load integrity and stability when carrying out lifting operations with tower crane, including swing correction.
S54:
Tower crane operator: Apply techniques to move and place a load, including the use of horizon markers and electronic aids.
S55:
Tower crane operator: Shutdown and secure a tower crane including placing the crane into free slew mode.
S56:
Tower crane operator: Use and Manipulate tower crane components to position the crane hook, for example – Trolley vs jib and radius and slew.
S57:
Tower crane operator: Conduct basic look over inspections.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0267: Lifting technician - tower Crane Operator (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0267C
- 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 - tower Crane Operator (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0267C
- 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
