Excavator as a Crane Training in Bristol

Excavator as a Crane Training Near Bristol

Bristol is a major city and construction hub in South West England. Our Gloucestershire training centre is easily accessible from Bristol via the M5, making it ideal for Bristol-based contractors and plant operators. Our NPORS excavator as a crane training is available to operators and businesses in Bristol and throughout Bristol.

From Bristol, take the M5 northbound to Junction 9 (Tewkesbury). The journey is approximately 35 miles and takes around 40 minutes. On-site training across the Bristol area is also available.

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 Bristol-based operators and businesses across Bristol.