Tower Crane Inspection & Safety
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HiQual UK delivers the Tower Crane Inspection & Safety program, designed for professionals responsible for inspecting, operating, and supervising tower crane activities in construction and industrial projects. The program emphasizes compliance with international standards, safe operating practices, inspection protocols, and emergency procedures. Participants will gain the competence to inspect, evaluate, and certify tower crane operations with audit‑ready documentation.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Tower Crane Inspection & Safety |
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| Total Credits | 30 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 90 |
| Qualification Time | 300 |
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Introduction to Tower Crane Operations and Safety Scope, importance, and applications of tower cranes in construction.
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Regulations and Standards for Tower Crane Operations LOLER, OSHA, ISO 9927, ASME B30, and BS EN compliance requirements.
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Components and Types of Tower Cranes Mast, jib, counterweights, slewing units, and different tower crane configurations.
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Pre‑Operational Inspection Procedures Daily checks, safety systems, load testing, and compliance verification.
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Safe Operating Practices for Tower Crane Operator responsibilities, safe lifting techniques, and hazard control.
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Rigging & Hoisting Procedures for Tower Cranes Slinging, load attachment, hoisting protocols, and safe rigging practices.
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Emergency Procedures for Tower Cranes Accident response, evacuation protocols, and rescue operations.
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Crane Load Charts & Capacity Limits Reading load charts, calculating safe loads, and preventing overload.
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Electrical Safety & Maintenance for Tower Cranes Power systems, grounding, electrical inspections, and preventive maintenance.
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Periodic Inspection & Maintenance for Tower Cranes Scheduled inspections, defect identification, corrective actions, and audit readiness.
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Builds competence in tower crane inspection and safe operations
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Enhances compliance with LOLER, OSHA, ISO, ASME, and BS EN standards
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Strengthens skills in load chart interpretation, rigging, and emergency response
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in crane inspection, lifting supervision, and compliance consultancy
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Tower crane operators and supervisors
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QA/QC inspectors in construction and infrastructure projects
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Safety officers and compliance auditors
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Individuals progressing from Rigging & Lifting Supervisor (RLSP‑616) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical inspection project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on tower crane inspection project, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 practical project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total)
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Certification: Tower Crane Inspection & Safety (TCIS)
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