Excavator as a Crane Training in Hereford

Excavator as a Crane Training Near Hereford

Hereford and Herefordshire have a strong agricultural and construction sector. Our training centre is easily accessible from Hereford, and we regularly train operators from across the county. Our NPORS excavator as a crane training is available to operators and businesses in Hereford and throughout Herefordshire.

From Hereford, take the A438 east towards Tewkesbury, or the A449 south to Ross-on-Wye then east on the A40. Journey time approximately 35–45 minutes to our Tewkesbury centre.

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 Hereford-based operators and businesses across Herefordshire.