Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling & PLANNING Lifting OpS

Preparing the lift plan is critical for lifting operations on-site for Crane Supervisors and Operators to do their work and is managed by the Appointed Person. They are responsible for the execution and safety of a lifting operation, and while they may delegate work to other team members, they remain accountable for the procedure. 

This Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Planning Lifts (Construction) enables learners to upgrade their Trained Operator card with an NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations, certifying competence as an Appointed Person.

We assess this NVQ over three on-site assessments while the learner carries out their day-to-day duties. Rather than producing a portfolio over time, our specifically assigned assessors gather evidence in photographs, videos, method statements and professional discussions to take forward for examination.

To pass this qualification, learners must successfully complete and achieve all seven Mandatory Units.

Learners taking this Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Planning Lifts will cover knowledge, skills and practices to learn the fundamentals of an appointed person in the construction sector.

Mandatory Units - must achieve all seven

• Develop and maintain good working relationships
• Plan lifting activities
• Plan and establish health, safety, welfare and environmental systems for lifting operations
• Plan work activities and resources to meet work requirements
• Evaluate and select work methods
• Plan the preparation of the site for the project
• Identify, allocate and plan the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery

Upon successfully completing this qualification, learners will have the skills, knowledge, understanding, and competence to progress to a higher-level qualification in the same or similar occupational area. 

As a result of completing the NVQ Level 5 in Controlling Lifting Operations - Planning Lifts (Construction), learners can apply for the Competent Operator card. 

Any person or employee who works within construction who needs to obtain a competency card and a nationally recognised qualification as an Appointed Person. This NVQ is also required for Appointed Person trained operator cardholders to upgrade to the Competent Operator Card.

We advise between six and twelve months from induction to complete most Level 5 NVQs. The duration within this time depends on learner experience, circumstances, and current work levels.

At Totally Training, quality and support to our learners is priority. Totally Training provide a dedicated service to Our Clients.

Totally Training are a leading provider of health, safety, environmental and technical theory and practical training and assessment services, covering a wide range of industry sectors, working with organisations to provide quality written and delivered courses. 

Totally Training allocate a dedicated competent Assessor to each Learner, whose role is to communicate with and support learners throughout their NVQ journey. They do this through a mixture of face-to-face and online meetings. 

Totally Training Assessors are fully qualified and occupationally experienced and competent from industry-specific backgrounds to deliver Our qualifications, traveling nationwide to provide necessary support at all times.

To learn more about this qualification, to book or for any queries, please contact a member of the team by phone at 07763 854 325 or email training@totally.training