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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.

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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:

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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.

Your Learning Journey...

Stage One

Eligibility & Enrolment

Start your journey by enrolling and confirming your role in supervising lifting operations. You’ll attend an induction to understand the qualification structure, evidence requirements, and assessment process. At this stage, you’ll meet your dedicated assessor who will guide you throughout.

📋 What to Expect:

  • Enrolment and induction meeting (online or in person)

  • Overview of the qualification structure and assessment process

  • Introduction to your assessor and support resources

🔑 Key Outcome: A clear understanding of the qualification and your pathway to success.

Stage One

Stage Two

Core Competence Development

You will complete eight mandatory units covering the full scope of supervisory responsibilities in lifting operations:

  • 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

📋 What to Expect:

  • Evidence drawn from lift supervision records, method statements, risk assessments, safety briefings, and site coordination activities

  • Guidance from your assessor in mapping workplace evidence to National Occupational Standards

  • Regular reviews to monitor progress and keep you on track

🔑 Key Outcome: Recognition of your ability to supervise lifting operations safely, effectively, and in line with legal and industry standards.

Stage Two

Stage Three

Assessment & Evidence Collection

Work with your assessor to compile a portfolio that demonstrates competence across all eight mandatory units. Evidence may include supervision records, site reports, reflective accounts, professional discussions, and witness testimonies.

🔑 Key Outcome: A complete and verified portfolio that confirms your competence as a crane or lifting operations supervisor.

Stage Three

Stage Four

Completion & Professional Recognition

Once your evidence has been assessed and verified, you will be awarded the SVQ in Controlling Lifting Operations: Supervising Lifts at SCQF Level 7.

📋 What to Expect:

  • Submission of final portfolio

  • Internal verification process

  • Guidance on progression routes, including the CPCS Crane Supervisor Card, the Gold CSCS Supervisor Card, and opportunities to advance to higher-level lifting operations qualifications

🔑 Key Outcome: Formal recognition of your competence to supervise lifting operations and lead teams safely and effectively.

Stage Four
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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Essential Information

All the important information you need to move forward with confidence.

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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