Lifting Operations for Managers & Supervisors
Online management-level course on lifting operations: LOLER/PUWER duties, lift plans, load weight, crane capacity, ground conditions, accessories, exclusion zones, weather and stop-work decisions.
Approx. 4-6 hours
Online, at your own pace
16 modules
Each with a knowledge check
30-question test
Pass mark 24/30, retakes allowed
Digital certificate
With online verification
What you'll cover
- 01
Legal Framework and Management Duty
- 02
Roles and Responsibilities
- 03
Categorising and Assessing the Lift
- 04
Lift Planning Documents
- 05
Load Weight and Centre of Gravity
- 06
Radius, Capacity and Crane/Equipment Selection
- 07
Ground Conditions and Outrigger Loads
- 08
Lifting Accessories and Slinging Principles
- 09
Inspection and Thorough Examination
- 10
Exclusion Zones and Site Interfaces
- 11
Communications and Signalling
- 12
Weather and Environmental Conditions
- 13
Complex, Tandem and Unusual Lifts
- 14
Lift Supervision and Stop-Work Decisions
- 15
Changes, Emergencies and Recovery
- 16
Final Manager Authorisation and Review
Who it's for: Site and project managers, supervisors, foremen, H&S personnel and planners responsible for lifting operations.
This is a Nova Training management-theory certificate. It does not qualify the holder as an Appointed Person, Lift Supervisor, crane operator or slinger/signaller and does not replace recognised practical/role-specific competence.
Have a lift, machine move or steel job coming up?
One accountable contractor for cranes, riggers, steel, civils and site management. Tell us about the job — we'll come back inside a working day with a plan and a price.