Collection: Vehicle Mounted Crane (HIAB) Near Kent

We are able to provide RTITB-accredited Vehicle Mounted Crane (HIAB) training near Kent, courses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to meet each client's individual needs. This is by providing the highest quality one-to-one and group training, either at our training centres or at your premises - whichever is required.

Vehicle Mounted Crane (HIAB) Near Kent

Training for Vehicle-Mounted Cranes

A Vehicle Mounted Crane is attached to a specialist vehicle, which combines a truck chassis with a hydraulically operated crane. These are designed to fold away when not in-use but can be deployed when required to extend and lift for loading or unloading the vehicle.  

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Premises Requirements

  • Vehicle-mounted crane in good working order and safe condition.
  • A training room to carry out the classroom-based theory elements of the course.
  • An area of approximately 30sqm to operate the crane, to conduct practical lessons and assessments.
  • Loads to lift, move & stack.
  • Loads that can be stacked at ground level and onto or off the lorry or trailer which is used to transport it.

Course Requirements

Information on minimum training requirements for a vehicle-mounted crane course is below: 

  • Novice: For candidates who have no experience of operating this type of lift truck.
  • Experienced: For candidates with practical experience but no formal initial training (not listed on the NORS register).
  • Refresher: For candidates requiring re-certification following expiry of their current certificate (already listed on the NORS register).

Conversion: For candidates who have certification on one machine, that need to be trained, tested and certified on a different machine.

Key Benefits

  • Candidates will be able to demonstrate safe operating procedures in accordance with the HSE Approved Code of Practice for the lift truck industry.
  • Candidates will gain knowledge in safe handling techniques.
  • Candidates will show an understanding of the relevant Health Safety Regulations relating to vehicle-mounted cranes.
  • Candidates will be able to show theoretical knowledge and demonstrate the practical skills required to operate a vehicle mounted crane, under varying work and operating conditions, safely and efficiently.
  • Candidates will demonstrate a practical understanding of the safety aspects of deploying and stowing away the crane and support legs.

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