LOLER Competent Person (Competence Assessment)

2 Years

It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that learners are ready to be assessed. Learners for competence assessment require:

1. Suitable and relevant experience in both crane operations and hoisting and lifting operations involving the use of portable lifting equipment
2. A formal letter from the current employer on company letterhead recommending the candidate for LCP assessment confirming his/her relevant lifting operations knowledge and experience (refer to 3  below) and supervisory capability. This letter shall be sent directly from the employer to the Assessment Centre prior to the assessment taking place
3.  Knowledge and experience of:

• LOLER, PUWER and HASAWA regulations
• Safe Systems of Work
• Assessment of personnel
• Management of personnel
• The inspection of lifting equipment and the concept of discard criteria
• Safe use of lifting equipment
• The management of rigging lofts
• The planning of lifting operations
• Risk assessment

NOTE to EMPLOYERS: There may be occasions when it is deemed appropriate for learners to undertake a revision course prior to assessment to refresh their knowledge of the regulations.

A good standard of general fitness is required – learners will complete a medical fitness questionnaire at the centre at the commencement of the courses.

LOLER Competent Person (Competence Assessment)