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Scotland’s first crane operator apprenticeship
Callum Mackintosh, Immediate Past President of the SPOA, said: “This apprenticeship is not merely a training programme; it is a strategic investment in the future of our industry. It is a key objective of the SPOA’s Lifting Group to ensure Scottish lifting businesses have a comprehensive and accessible path to obtaining skilled and competent crane operators. This initiative will help to reduce the average age of a crane operator and will contribute to the development of a highly qualified and safety-conscious workforce.” Employers in Scotland will receive financial support for their chosen apprentice, including: a grant to cover the full cost of the course; subsidised travel; accommodation at the NCC; and opportunity to claim an additional grant upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Scotland’s first crane operator apprenticeship, which began in January, is a two-year programme developed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The apprenticeship includes 13 weeks at the National Construction College (NCC) in Bircham Newton, as well as training to be a slinger signaller, telescopic handler, plant and vehicle marshaller, and the essential mobile crane operator, with options for crawler crane and tower crane to be added later. Apprentices will also gain accreditation from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) PAL for mobile elevated work platforms. The programme concludes with assessments on mobile cranes, leading to a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) and a Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) blue card.
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