Lorry Loader

Lorry Loaders (commonly known as “Hiabs”) are a type of crane mounted on heavy goods vehicles. The lorry loader allows many types of loads to be loaded onto/unloaded off of the lorry without the need of a separate piece of equipment, ie a forklift or a crane.

Lorry loaders continue to have greater lifting capacities and greater reach than before and are often capable of unloading the goods straight into final positioning.

Lorry loaders should only be operated by persons who are trained and competent to do so. Therefore, holding this qualification will complement the skill-set of those who work in the road transport industry and particularly those who deliver construction equipment and materials.

For costs, availability or further information, please get in touch with Kevin Bennison or Dawn Peer on 020 8548 3900 or email: training@emersoncranes.co.uk

Course Options
This course can be taken over four days CPCS, two days CPCS or the CPCS technical test only, depending on your level of experience. The outline for each course is below.

Four Day Foundation Course
(Including the CPCS technical test)

This course is suitable for those with no lifting operation or crane operating experience. HGV experience including positioning loads on the vehicle bed & securing loads on the vehicle bed is advised. It covers:

• Legislation and Codes of Practice
• Roles and responsibilities
• Components and terminology
• Manufacturer’s instructions
• Maintenance, inspections and pre-use checks
• Movement of the vehicle
• Positioning and  preparing the lorry loader for work
• Safe operation of the lorry loader with/without load
• Load evaluation
• Selection and  use of lifting accessories
• Attaching/detaching loads
• Preparing the vehicle for road travel
• CPCS A36 technical test (theory and practical)

On successful completion you will be awarded with the CPCS card with category A36a  - Lifting Loads using a Hook.

 Two Day Course
(Including the CPCS technical test)

Suitable for experienced lorry loader operators who wish to gain CPCS certification, or experienced crane operators with HGV experience who wish to gain this category. This course covers:

Day one: preparation for theory and practical test

Day two: theory and practical test

On successful completion you will be awarded with the CPCS  card with category A36a  - Lifting Loads using a Hook.

CPCS Technical Test 
This option offers the CPCS technical test only and does not include any refresher training.

On successful completion you will be awarded with the CPCS  card with category A36a  - Lifting Loads using a Hook.

You can also download a PDF version of the Lift Operation Training and Crane Training Services course outline

For more information please do not hesitate to contact: Lisa Hosier, Kevin Bennison or Steve Kirby Email: training@emersoncranes.co.uk