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CPCS Tower Crane Training
Become A Crane Operator In 5 Days. Earn Up To £50K a year or up to £300 a day.
How The Crane Operator Course WorksHow The 5-Day Crane Operator Course Works
No experience needed. Five days of instructor-led training with employment support. Begin your dream career today.
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- 1-1 Training1-1Training
- No Experience NeededNo ExperienceNeeded
- 90% First Time Pass Rate90% First TimePass Rate
From Our StudentsMore Than a Qualification.
More Than a Qualification.
A New Career.
Crane operators are at the heart of some of the UK's biggest construction projects. Train for a skilled profession with serious earning potential, incredible places to work and opportunities to progress even further.
From Our StudentsMore Than a Qualification.
More Than a Qualification.
A New Career.
Crane operators are at the heart of some of the UK's biggest construction projects. Train for a skilled profession with serious earning potential, incredible places to work and opportunities to progress even further.
- £50K+ Earning PotentialLearn a skilled trade that pays you back. Crane operators start on an average of £230-£250 a day, which is equivalent to around £50,000 a year.
- PAYE or Self-EmployedWork for an established company or go self-employed. The choice is yours, with opportunities across the UK and beyond.
- No University DebtYou don't need years at university. to build a great career. Construction operatives often earn more than university graduates.
- Work on Incredible ProjectsFrom skyscrapers to major infrastructure, crane operators play a vital role in building the UK's future, with a workplace and a view like no other.
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No ExperienceNeeded
Qualified in5 Days
£50K+Earning Potential
Work onMajor Projects
“I've already had some work after training, and I got my [CPCS] card really quickly.”
A Career That Opens Doors
A fantastic step in a very skilled career.
Becoming a crane operator doesn't have to be the end goal. With experience and further qualifications, you can progress into higher-level roles such as Crane Supervisor or Appointed Person.
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£100k+
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CPCS A04
Tower Crane Operator
£3,499inc VAT
£749 deposit to book.
Become a qualified Tower Crane operator with five days of practical training. No previous crane experience is required. Our most popular course.
- CPCS Qualification
- No Experience Required
- 5 Days
- One-to-One Training
- £50K+ Potential
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Accommodation included
Upcoming Dates
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£3,499inc VAT
What’s Included
- 5-day CPCS-accredited course
- One-to-one training with your instructor
- All assessments included
- CPCS card delivered to your door
- Employment support (add-on)
- Revision material
Employment Support Available: An extra day of training designed to help you find your first job. We build you a CV, help you prepare for interviews, and connect you to our database of recruitment agencies and employers.
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- State-of-the-art training facilities.
- Clean classrooms with tea and coffee-making facilities available
- Accommodation provided free of charge (Norfolk Location)
- Taxis and shuttle buses take you from your hotel to the training centre (Norfolk Location)
London Tower Crane Training
Course Structure
How The 5-Day Course Works
From your first day in the classroom to your qualification and job support.
Day 2
First Day In The Cab
Get hands-on with the crane.
Day 3
Lifting & Crane Control
Build confidence operating.Build confidence with real operating time.
Day 4
Mock Tests / Practice
Mock tests and final practice.
Day 5
Assessment Day
Achieve your qualification.
Day 6Bonus
Employment Bootcamp
Time to get employed.CV help, interview coaching and job support.
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Tim and the team at Lift Tec Academy got me 2 days training at Basildon as it had been a while since I'd done my card...
Christina Pullam1 week ago
I had a great experience with Lift Tec Academy. The team was professional, supportive, and always happy to answer my...
Іван Бурдинський3 weeks ago
Lift Tec Academy is really a good place to learn for the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in construction they really...
Ahmed Abdul Lateef3 weeks ago
Massive thanks to Lift Tec for helping me achieve the A04B tower crane, luffing jib, cab controlled.
Jhon Valdes8 weeks ago
I've recently passed my tower crane qualification with Lift Tec Academy. Just enrolled on the boot camp, it's really informative so far with lots of useful information to lead to potential future employment.
Andrew Stoyles12 weeks ago
Nice smooth process, great communication and lots and lots of information. Great help once we completed the course and the bootcamp was very informative. Would highly recommend.
Awais Mumtaz12 weeks ago
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Employment Support Available
Support To Get You Working
Our Employment Boot Camp is an extra day you add onto your course, and it's designed to help you make the jump from getting qualified to getting employed as fast as possible.
CV Rebuild
We will build you a specialist tower crane operator CV to help present you in the best way.
Agency Contacts App
Free access to our phone app, which allows you to contact hundreds of recruitment agencies effortlessly
Proven Call Scripts
3 word-for-word calling scripts so you know exactly what to say at each stage of the recruitment process.
1-1 Help & More
1-1 help so you know exactly how to navigate the recruitment process, for all the bits that we can't predict.
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- From qualification to employer
- 1Achieve your Crane Operator licence
- 2Attend Employment Bootcamp Day
- 3Register with agencies (using agency contact app)
- 4Use our calling scripts so you know exactly what to say
- 5Secure employment
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't see your question? An advisor will happily talk it through.
How much does the Tower Crane course cost?
The Tower Crane course costs £3,499 including VAT.
Do I need any experience to become a Tower Crane Operator?
No experience is needed for our courses. They are designed assuming you are new to the crane industry.
What do I need before I can start the course?
All candidates must have a valid Health and Safety Operatives Test dated within the last two years. Details of this will be sent to you at the time of booking.
How long does the Tower Crane course take?
The Tower Crane course runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through to Friday.
Is the CPCS test included in the price?
Yes, all CPCS tests are included in the price.
Where does training take place?
Training depends on your course selection and location. Our two most popular locations are London and Norfolk.
Is there accommodation and transport available?
Yes, we include transport and accommodation free of charge at our Norfolk venue.
Is the training one-to-one?
The training is usually one-to-one at our London location and two-to-one at our Norfolk location.
How much can a Tower Crane Operator earn?
Tower Crane Operators often start on around £230 to £250 a day, which often averages about £50,000 over a year.
Is there work available for newly qualified Tower Crane Operators?
Yes. Getting your first job can take a good level of commitment, especially when you don’t have experience. But if you’re confident in reaching out to agencies and employers, there’s no reason you can’t be successful.
Will you help me find work afterwards?
Yes, absolutely. If you join our employment support programme, it shows you all the steps you need to take to get into employment. Please note that success is down to you, and we will not personally place you into work.
What qualification do I receive?
For the Tower Crane course, you will receive a CPCS A04 Tower Crane licence.
Do I need a driving licence?
No, you do not need a driving licence for any of the Tower Crane courses. However, for the Mobile Crane course, we do recommend having a Class 2 HGV licence.
Can I book with a deposit and pay the balance later?
Yes, you can book with a deposit and pay the balance later. Please note that you cannot attend your course until the balance is fully paid, which must be 14 days before the course begins.
Am I guaranteed to pass?
Whilst we have an exceptionally high 90% first-time pass rate, you do need to make sure you meet the standard required to pass.
What happens if I don’t pass first time?
If you don’t pass first time, you can always re-sit the theory and practical tests separately. These normally cost around £150 plus VAT for the theory and £250 plus VAT for the practical, although this can increase depending on location.
What if my English or maths isn’t very good, or I’m dyslexic?
With the exception of the Appointed Person course, there is very limited maths in any of our courses. We do not test your grammar or reading skills. The majority of the assessment is practical. There is also a theory test, but this is completed verbally, where you speak your answers to the examiner.