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SVQ Controlling Lifting Operations: Supervising Lifts at SCQF Level 7
Demonstrate your competence, gain recognition for your expertise, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification in supervising lifts.
Lead With Confidence, Prove Your Expertise, & Gain A Recognised Qualification In Supervising Lifting Activities.
Validate your experience, evidence your leadership, and achieve a qualification that confirms your ability to supervise lifting operations safely.
The SVQ in Controlling Lifting Operations: Supervising Lifts at SCQF Level 7 is designed for professionals responsible for supervising lifting operations on construction and engineering projects. Delivered entirely in the workplace, it enables learners to demonstrate competence in real-world settings, supported by one-to-one assessor guidance.
This qualification is a recognised route to the CPCS Crane Supervisor Card and supports applications for the Gold CSCS Supervisor Card , making it an essential step for those seeking to evidence their skills and progress within lifting operations supervision.
Key benefits of the programme include:
- Completion typically within 9 to 12 months, depending on role and evidence
- Delivered entirely in the workplace with one-to-one assessor support
- Provides formal recognition for crane supervisors and lifting operations supervisors
- Recognised route to the CPCS Crane Supervisor Card and supports applications for the Gold CSCS Supervisor Card
- Enhances career progression into more senior lifting and construction management roles
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Who Is This Programme For?
This qualification is designed for individuals with responsibility for supervising lifting operations in construction and civil engineering. It is particularly suited to those overseeing crane activities, coordinating teams on site, and ensuring lifting operations are carried out safely and in compliance with legislation.
Typical job roles include crane supervisor, lifting operations supervisor, site supervisor with lifting responsibilities, or experienced operatives progressing into supervisory roles.
For those aiming to achieve the CPCS Crane Supervisor Card, secure the Gold CSCS Supervisor Card, or progress towards higher-level lifting operations qualifications, this SVQ provides a recognised and trusted route.
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SVQ in Controlling Lifting Operations: Supervising Lifts at SCQF Level 7
Build Your Capability & Gain Recognition As A Crane And Lifting Operations Supervisor
Delivered entirely in the workplace and supported by one-to-one assessor guidance, this qualification combines the supervisory competences required to oversee lifting operations with the leadership skills needed to manage people, safety, and resources effectively. It equips learners with the knowledge and ability to supervise lifting activities safely, productively, and in compliance with industry standards.
The mandatory units include:
Develop and maintain good working relationships
Supervise lifting activities
Implement, maintain and review systems for health, safety, welfare, wellbeing and environmental protection
Co-ordinate work control
Allocate and monitor the use of plant, equipment or machinery
Maintain the dimensional accuracy of the work
Co-ordinate preparation for site operations
Allocate work and monitor people’s performance
Together, these units provide comprehensive coverage of the competences required to act as a crane or lifting operations supervisor, ensuring you can evidence your ability to keep lifting activities safe, efficient, and fully compliant.
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A specialist work-based qualification designed for crane supervisors and lifting operations supervisors. It evidences competence in overseeing lifting activities, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety and compliance on site.
This qualification is designed for individuals who have direct responsibility for supervising lifting operations on construction and engineering sites. It is ideal for those ensuring that lifting activities are carried out safely, that teams are properly coordinated, and that site requirements are fully met.
Typical job roles include crane supervisor, lifting operations supervisor, site supervisor with lifting duties, or experienced operatives progressing into supervisory positions.
For those seeking to achieve the CPCS Crane Supervisor Card, apply for the Gold CSCS Supervisor Card, or build a pathway to more senior lifting and management qualifications, this SVQ provides a nationally recognised and trusted route.
Learners complete eight mandatory units covering:
Supervising lifting activities
Implementing and reviewing health, safety, welfare, wellbeing and environmental protection systems
Coordinating work control and site preparation
Allocating and monitoring plant, equipment and people
Maintaining dimensional accuracy of work
Developing and maintaining professional working relationships
The programme is delivered entirely in the workplace, supported by a dedicated assessor. There are no classroom requirements or written exams.
Typically 9–12 months, depending on your role, the pathway chosen, and the availability of workplace evidence.
Yes. It is aligned to the National Occupational Standards and provides a recognised route to the CPCS Crane Supervisor Card and supports applications for the Gold CSCS Supervisor Card.
No formal qualifications are required. You must be working in a role with responsibility for supervising lifting operations to provide the necessary evidence.
Yes. Modern Apprenticeship funding may be available for eligible employees in Scotland. We will confirm your eligibility and employer contribution at enquiry stage.
To apply for the course or learn more about upcoming start dates, please complete the enrolment enquiry form below, and a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss your options and next steps.
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