Lifting technician - Tower Crane Operator
Construction and the built environment
Level 2 -
Preparing and operating different cranes to lift and place a variety of loads in the workplace.
Reference: OCC0267C
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8221/00 Crane drivers
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Select Plant Hire, Laing O’Rourke, Ainscough, BAM Nuttall, Emerson Cranes, Baldwins Crane Hire Ltd, Bronzeshield Lifting Ltd, Expanded Structures, PJ Carey (Contractors) Ltd, Balfour Beatty
Summary
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.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Select Plant Hire, Laing O’Rourke, Ainscough, BAM Nuttall, Emerson Cranes, Baldwins Crane Hire Ltd, Bronzeshield Lifting Ltd, Expanded Structures, PJ Carey (Contractors) Ltd, Balfour Beatty