Excavator as a Crane Training in Cirencester

Excavator as a Crane Training Near Cirencester

Cirencester is at the heart of the Cotswolds with an active construction and agricultural sector. Operators from Cirencester and the surrounding area regularly train at our Tewkesbury centre. Our NPORS excavator as a crane training is available to operators and businesses in Cirencester and throughout Gloucestershire.

From Cirencester, take the A435 north-west through Cheltenham towards Tewkesbury, or the A417 to Gloucester then A38 north. Journey time approximately 35–40 minutes.

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 Cirencester-based operators and businesses across Gloucestershire.