Crane Operator
About Crane Operator
To construct skyscrapers, warehouses and many other types of buildings or infrastructure there is a need for a crane. This can be smaller cranes or bigger tower cranes. This shows that crane operators are vital for construction. This might also mean you will have to travel for work as construction happens all over the country and world, but this also means the job will also pay well.
Type of Course
Depending on the provider you will have formal lectures or online material you can learn which you will be assessed on. You will also have practical experience and assessment as it is mostly a hands on course.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements are:
- At least 16 years of age or older;
- Live in the country you are apply;
- English and maths GCSE at level C or above;
- Be comfortable working at heights;
- Passed the CITB health, safety and environment test within past 2 years.
GCSEs that suit this Course
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 crane operator course:
- English Language and Literature *(required)
- Mathematics *(required)
- Science (double or triple)
- Electronics
- Geography
- Modern Foreign Languages
A-levels that suit this Course
You will most likely not need A-levels to enter any course, but you will need to future proof your career, so it is still good to have A-levels. 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 crane operator course:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Geography
Duration of Course
The course duration is not long only lasting 1-2 weeks.
Course cost
The costs will vary a bit but be roughly around £1200 - £2200.
Who This Course Suits?
Every course will be enjoyable and suit different personalities, below is a list of characteristics and personalities which will enjoy a crane operations course:
- Enjoy working in a construction setting
- Enjoy operating heavy machinery
- Enjoy working from heights
- Enjoy hands on work
Module /Topics
Crane operations course has a few topics that need to be covered, below is a list of the topics that will be in the curriculums.
- Safe and productive cranes operations;
- Understanding and recognising the signals for tower crane operations;
- Maintenance and minor adjustments;
- How to secure, check and maintain counterweights;
- Relevant legislation, statutory regulations and the operators own legal responsibilities;
- How to decide on safe loads, understanding safe load indicators and overload warning devices;
- How to gauge the effect of shock loading on the crane;
Industry Sectors
Crane operators course allows you too apply to different industries, below is a list of them:
- Warehouses
- Maritime (ports)
- Construction and Industrial
- Mining
Types of Jobs
Crane operator course allows you to apply to the following:
- Crane operator;
- Crane supervisor;
Work hours and Salary
Generally you will work 40 hours a week. The salary you can expect can be seen below:
- Junior: £28,000 - £35,000;
- Experienced (3-5 years): £34,000 - £42,000;
- Senior (6-10 years): £40,000 - £55,000.
