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CPCS Accreditation No. 4754 |
Maximum Job SatisfactionOperating Tower Cranes in the construction industry offers maximum wages, maximum job satisfaction, plus a birds eye view of the world around you. |
NVQ AssessmentsWe are registered with the awarding body for NVQ Assessments in order for the candidate to achieve the experienced operator qualification. |
Not exclusive to menThe job is not exclusive to men, there are many |
Tower Crane Video Here is a video on Google giving a brief outline of the work that a Tower Crane Operator does during a normal working week.. |
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Tower Crane Training
It is indeed a unique feeling to be sitting high above
a construction site knowing that you are making a
positive contribution to the regeneration of our great
cities and towns, and being well paid for your efforts. Backed with our benchmark setting training you will be confident of your abilities.
Tower Crane Operators
Tower Crane Operators require a good understanding of Health and Safety as this career involves using heavy materials and machinery on construction sites.
Communication skills are important, as operators will need to stay in constant contact with those around them.
The equipment can be very complicated, so operators need be taught all they need to know on special courses. Training and experience on the job is used to make him or her a competent tower crane operator.
There are no specific academic qualifications required, although a knowledge of vehicle engineering and GCSEs / Standard Grades in Maths, English and Technology may be helpful. You will need to be 18 to undertake this training.
Apprenticeships are the usual route in and enable you earn while you learn. Entry to this scheme will usually require you to take a selection test. You will then be given practical on-site experience and work towards NVQ/SVQ Level 2.
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is the
Construction Industries route to measure the
competence of Plant Operators. The vast majority of employers require any Plant Operator
to be in possession of a relevant CPCS Card. No Card, No Work ! 