DESCRIPTION

Preparing the lift plan is critical for lifting operations on-site for Crane Supervisors and Operators to do their work and is managed by the Appointed Person. They are responsible for the execution and safety of a lifting operation, and while they may delegate work to other team members, they remain accountable for the procedure.

This NOCN CSkills Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts (Construction) enables delegates to upgrade their CPCS or NPORS-CSCS trained operator card with an NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations, certifying competence as an Appointed Person.

SPECIFICATIONS

Delegates taking this Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts will cover knowledge, skills and practices to learn the fundamentals of an appointed person in the construction sector.

Mandatory Units – must achieve all seven

Develop and maintain good working relationships
Plan lifting activities
Plan and establish health, safety, welfare and environmental systems for lifting operations
Plan work activities and resources to meet work requirements
Evaluate and select work methods
Plan the preparation of the site for the project
Identify, allocate and plan the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery

WHAT YOU LEARN

Upon successfully completing this qualification, delegates will have the skills, knowledge, understanding, and competence to progress to a higher-level qualification in the same or similar occupational area.

The awarding body is NOCN CSkills who are recognised as industry leaders in the construction industry. As a result of completing the NVQ Level 5 in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts (Construction), delegates can upskill to the Blue Competent Operator Card.