Excavator as a Crane Training in Birmingham

Excavator as a Crane Training Near Birmingham

Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city and one of the biggest construction markets in the country. We train plant operators from Birmingham and across the West Midlands at our Gloucestershire centre, with on-site training also available. Our NPORS excavator as a crane training is available to operators and businesses in Birmingham and throughout West Midlands.

From Birmingham, take the M5 southbound to Junction 9 (Tewkesbury). The journey is approximately 50–55 miles and takes around 55 minutes to 1 hour. We also offer on-site training at your Birmingham location.

About This Course

Using an excavator as a crane is a specialist operation with significant legal and safety requirements. Our NPORS Excavator as a Crane Training course ensures operators understand the additional responsibilities, LOLER compliance, and rigging knowledge required when an excavator is used to lift suspended loads on construction sites.

What You'll Learn

• Legal requirements for using an excavator as a crane
• LOLER regulations and thorough examination
• Load charts and safe working load calculations
• Rigging, slinging, and signal communication
• Exclusion zones and banksman coordination
• Pre-lift risk assessment and lift planning

Who Is This Course For?

Experienced excavator operators who are required to use their machine as a crane for lifting operations on site. This course is suitable for Birmingham-based operators and businesses across West Midlands.