Qualification

Tower Crane Inspection & Safety

The Tower Crane Inspection & Safety course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in tower-crane inspection, operational safety, load-control awareness, rigging coordination, electrical checks, maintenance and emergency procedures.

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Practical learning
Practical learning Build knowledge and skills for professional progression.
Overview

About this qualification

The Tower Crane Inspection & Safety course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in tower-crane inspection, operational safety, load-control awareness, rigging coordination, electrical checks, maintenance and emergency procedures.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Tower Crane Fundamentals
  2. Tower Crane Configurations
  3. Mast and Jib Components
  4. Counterweights
  5. Slewing Systems
  6. Pre-Operational Inspection
  7. Safety-System Checks
  8. Load Testing Awareness
  9. Safe Tower-Crane Operations
  10. Operator Responsibilities
  11. Rigging and Hoisting
  12. Load Attachment
  13. Load Charts
  14. Capacity Limits
  15. Overload Prevention
  16. Electrical Systems
  17. Grounding Awareness
  18. Preventive Maintenance
  19. Periodic Inspection
  20. Defect Identification
  21. Corrective Actions
  22. Emergency and Rescue Procedures
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Tower-Crane Inspectors
  • Tower-Crane Supervisors
  • Crane Operators
  • QA/QC Inspectors
  • Safety Officers
  • Construction Personnel
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop tower-crane inspection competence.
  • Strengthen load-chart interpretation.
  • Improve crane defect identification.
  • Develop rigging and hoisting awareness.
  • Improve electrical and maintenance checks.
  • Strengthen emergency-response knowledge.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical inspection project and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on tower-crane inspection project and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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