Heavy Plant & Machinery
Crane Operation & Lifting skills assessment
Crane operators lift heavy loads over people and structures. This scorecard covers lift planning, load charts, signals, setup and safety so operators and companies can prove high-risk work competency.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Crane Operation & Lifting skills you can score
These are the default Crane Operation & Lifting skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Lift Planning and Risk Assessment
Plans each lift using load weights, radius, ground conditions and hazards.
Load Chart Interpretation
Reads and applies load charts correctly, including with attachments and configurations.
Crane Setup and Outrigger Positioning
Sets up on stable ground with outriggers, mats and counterweights positioned correctly.
Hand Signals and Radio Communication
Uses standard signals and radio commands and confirms them with the dogman.
Smooth, Controlled Load Handling
Lifts, slews and lands loads smoothly and precisely.
Wind, Weather and Exclusion Zone Management
Monitors conditions and stops work when limits are reached.
Pre-Use Inspections and Maintenance Checks
Inspects the crane and lifting gear and reports faults.
Working Near Power Lines and Structures
Maintains safe distances and follows permits.
Tower and Overhead Crane Awareness
Understands the specific hazards and procedures for tower and overhead cranes.
Records, Logbooks and Licence Compliance
Keeps logs up to date and maintains required licences and tickets.
Levels included with Crane Operation & Lifting
Crane Operation & Lifting starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Ticket Level” for heavy plant & machinery, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Crane Operator
- Senior Operator
- Lift Supervisor
- Crane Manager
How Crane Operation & Lifting works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a site is scored on the Crane Operation & Lifting skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your sites against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Crane Operation & Lifting skills need attention. Reports also follow each leading hand's site.
Crane Operation & Lifting scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Crane Operation & Lifting scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Crane Operation & Lifting scorecard covers 10 skills: Lift Planning and Risk Assessment, Load Chart Interpretation, Crane Setup and Outrigger Positioning, Hand Signals and Radio Communication, Smooth, Controlled Load Handling, Wind, Weather and Exclusion Zone Management, Pre-Use Inspections and Maintenance Checks, Working Near Power Lines and Structures, Tower and Overhead Crane Awareness and Records, Logbooks and Licence Compliance. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Crane Operation & Lifting?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one site and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Crane Operation & Lifting?
Crane Operation & Lifting starts with these levels (called “Ticket Level” in the app): Trainee, Crane Operator, Senior Operator, Lift Supervisor and Crane Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Crane Operation & Lifting skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In heavy plant & machinery the app talks about operators, sites and leading hands, and you can change any of those words too.
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