Excavator as a Crane Training in Oxford

Excavator as a Crane Training Near Oxford

Oxford and Oxfordshire have a busy construction and infrastructure sector. Our training centre is accessible from Oxford, and we also deliver on-site training at locations throughout Oxfordshire. Our NPORS excavator as a crane training is available to operators and businesses in Oxford and throughout Oxfordshire.

From Oxford, take the A40 west then the A436 towards Cheltenham, or take the A44 through the Cotswolds. Journey time approximately 55–65 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 Oxford-based operators and businesses across Oxfordshire.