Level 4 Diploma in Planning Lifting Operations
The Level 4 Diploma in Planning Lifting Operations offered by OXQUAL develops advanced competence in preparing lifting plans, selecting equipment, allocating resources, evaluating site conditions and managing risks associated with complex lifting activities.
About this qualification
The Level 4 Diploma in Planning Lifting Operations offered by OXQUAL develops advanced competence in preparing lifting plans, selecting equipment, allocating resources, evaluating site conditions and managing risks associated with complex lifting activities.
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 Planning
- Working Relationships and Coordination
- Crane and Equipment Selection
- Load Charts
- Lift Sequencing
- Health and Safety Planning
- Environmental Considerations
- Resource Planning
- Manpower Allocation
- Lifting-Project Scheduling
- Work-Method Evaluation
- Method Statements
- Site Preparation
- Ground Conditions
- Access Routes
- Plant and Equipment Management
- Equipment Inspection
- Lifting Risk Assessment
- Contingency Planning
- Communication Systems
- Lifting-Team Leadership
- Lifting Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Lifting Planners
- Lifting Supervisors
- Project and Site Supervisors
- Safety Officers
- QA/QC Personnel
- Professionals responsible for complex lift planning
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop advanced lifting-plan competence.
- Strengthen equipment-selection skills.
- Improve site and resource planning.
- Develop complex lifting-risk management.
- Improve lifting-team coordination.
- Strengthen documentation and contingency planning.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical lifting-plan project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on lifting-plan project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–9 months (400–500 hours total).
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