Highland Construction Training Group

Crane/Lift Supervisor (N405)

This course will enable you to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the

appointed person. You will learn how to comply with legislation, regulations, Codes of

Practice and industrial requirements.

Course Information

To provide knowledge & understanding in the following:

 Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and

their responsibilities as a crane / lift supervisor

 Explain the importance of locating and identifying different types of lifting equipment

and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and

functions

 Demonstrate how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation

 Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting

purposes

 Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service

 Explain the function and use of the RCIs and anti-collision systems and use the

information provided

 Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types

of lifting equipment and lifts

 Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify

overhead hazards

 Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using different lifting scenarios

 Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting

accessories, explain the procedures ensuring load balance and integrity

 Supervise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different

methods of communication

 Explain all Environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external

area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation

 Carry out all “out-of –service” and securing procedures