Lifting technician apprenticeship involves learning how to operate various lifting equipment in construction seating, this will involve tower cranes, Crawler crane and mobile cranes. There is a need for crane operators all over the world as there is a increase in construction projects throughout the world. This means anyone who becomes a qualified crane operator is in a good position.
Lift technician apprenticeship starts from level 2 and go up to level 4. Lift technician apprenticeship will involve academic learning which is taught in a academic setting and practical experience which you will get through simulations and on the job. A lift technician can start on level 2 or 3 (some places categorize it differently), and work their way to level 4, where they will move into a supervising role. For mobile crane operator you will need a category C1 or C LGV license.
During the apprenticeship you will be examined in various ways:
- Professional interview;
- Written test;
- Practical test.
Level 2: At least have 5 GCSE at grade 4/C or above, including math and english. You will also need to be at least 16 years old and living in the country you are applying.
Level 3: At least have 5 GCSE at grade 4/C or above, including math and english. You will also need to be at least 16 years old, living in the country.
Level 4: You will need to be at least 16 years old, living in the country and have a level 3 qualification in the sector you are applying too.
Regardless of what GCSEs you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain GCSEs will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of GCSEs which will help you with lift technician apprenticeship:
Higher level apprenticeships may need A-level qualifications to enter, however, regardless of what A-levels you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain A-levels will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of A-levels which will help you with lift technician apprenticeship:
The duration of the apprenticeship course will vary depending on the level you are in, below is a list of various levels and their normal duration:
Every apprenticeship will be enjoyable and suit different personalities, below is a list of characteristics and personalities which will enjoy a lifting technician apprenticeship:
Lifting technician apprenticeship has many topics that need to be covered, below is a list of the topics that will be in the curriculums of each level.
Level 2/3:
Level 4:
Lifting technician allows you too apply to different industries, below is a list of them:
Lifting technician apprenticeship allows you to apply to a wide variety of roles, below is a list of them:
Level 2/3:
Level 4:
As a lifting technician graduate you will usually work 40-45 hours a week. The salary you will get will vary on your experience and which sector you go into, below is the average expected salaries:
