Level 3 Award in Lifting Supervisor
The Level 3 Award in Lifting Supervisor offered by OXQUAL develops practical supervisory competence for planning, coordinating and controlling lifting operations. The programme covers lifting hazards, equipment, slinging, lifting plans, communication, inspection and emergency-res...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Lifting Supervisor offered by OXQUAL develops practical supervisory competence for planning, coordinating and controlling lifting operations. The programme covers lifting hazards, equipment, slinging, lifting plans, communication, inspection and emergency-response arrangements.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Lifting-Operation Safety
- Lifting Hazard Identification
- Lifting Risk Assessment
- Control Measures
- Lifting-Supervisor Responsibilities
- Crane Operations
- Hoists and Lifting Equipment
- Slings and Shackles
- Rigging Accessories
- Safe Slinging
- Load Handling
- Load Stability
- Lifting Plans
- Permit and Documentation Awareness
- Hand Signals
- Radio Communication
- Lifting-Team Coordination
- Equipment Inspection
- Pre-Use Checks
- Defect Identification
- Emergency Procedures
- Rescue Planning
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Lifting Supervisors
- Construction Site Supervisors
- Lifting Coordinators
- Rigging Personnel
- Safety Officers
- Heavy-Lifting QA/QC Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop lifting-supervision competence.
- Strengthen lifting-risk assessment.
- Improve safe load-handling knowledge.
- Develop team communication and coordination.
- Improve lifting-equipment inspection skills.
- Strengthen emergency and rescue planning.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical lifting-supervision project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on lifting-supervision project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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