Who is the Training For?
New or experienced crane operators needing formal certification
Slinger signallers ,sometimes called a 'banksmen', responsible for guiding crane operators
Individuals responsible for selecting and inspecting lifting accessories
Teams based in or around Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Derby and all other locations nationwide
What Does the Training Cover?
Crane & Slinging Fundamentals
Understanding overhead and travelling crane types, safe working loads, and slinging techniques.
Legislation & Compliance
Essential regulations such as LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations).
Pre-Use Checks & Maintenance
How to inspect cranes, hoists, slings, and other lifting accessories before every lift.
Load Assessment & Planning
Practical steps to assess load weight, centre of gravity, and environmental factors.
Safe Operating Techniques
Demonstrations of correct crane manoeuvres, sling selection, signalling, and emergency procedures.
Why Train with Train-a-Lift?
The UK's Original Lifting Trainers
We've been lift training pioneers since 1977, predating all of our competitors and even our accrediting bodies.
National Reach
Our network of trainers can reach any site in the UK or welcome you to our training centre in the West Midlands.
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Our values of Courage, Order, Futurism, Facts, Enthusiasm and Excellence guide everything we do.
Commitment to Safety
Our approach prioritises compliance and real-world application, giving your operators the skills to work confidently and safely.
Comprehensive Support
From pre-course advice to post-course certification and beyond, our friendly and knowledgeable team are there to guide you every step of the way.
Course Structure and Outputs
Our Overhead Crane & Slinging Training course is delivered over a 1-2-day period and includes a mix of classroom and practical exercises. Participants will receive a certificate of training and registration into Train-a-Lift's TALIA database and the appropriate accrediting body's registration system.