Level 4
A work-based qualification for experienced lifting personnel who supervise lifting activities on site.
Starting price
From £750
We confirm the cost once we understand your role and the qualification you need.
Experienced lifting personnel who supervise lifting activities and are responsible for ensuring lift plans are implemented correctly and safely.
Responsible for planning lifts rather than supervising them? See Level 5 Planning Lifting Operations.
The qualification assesses competence in supervising lifting operations in the workplace. Typical areas of competence include:
Interpreting lift-plan requirements
Identifying faults and problems
Communicating corrective actions
Coordinating resources for lifting activities
Supervising lifting operations
Confirming safe working arrangements
Responding to changing circumstances
Maintaining records and communication
Not sure if this is the right NVQ for your role?
Tell us what you do and we can help identify the most suitable qualification.
Assessment is based on evidence from the lifting operations you supervise as part of your normal work.
We talk through your role and experience to confirm this is the right qualification.
Once you decide to go ahead, we register you and explain what evidence is needed.
You gather evidence from normal work activity, with observation or professional discussion where applicable.
Your portfolio is assessed and then checked through internal quality assurance.
Read more about how NVQ assessment works.
Evidence depends on the qualification and your role. It may include:
This NVQ may be relevant to competence requirements for certain lifting-related cards or roles. Card eligibility depends on the specific occupation, scheme and current test/qualification requirements.
Card schemes update their requirements from time to time, so always check the current rules for your occupation before applying.
Empire Assessments is based in Essex and supports suitable candidates across Essex, London, the South East and further afield. Because assessment is built around your workplace, we can also support suitable candidates elsewhere in the UK and overseas.
Have a question about your situation? Send us an enquiry and we will talk it through.
Broadly, that you can supervise lifting operations so that lift plans are implemented correctly and safely. That includes interpreting the lift plan, coordinating resources, confirming safe working arrangements, dealing with problems and changing circumstances, and keeping clear records and communication.
Assessment is based on evidence from your normal work, so it is planned around the lifting operations you supervise. Any observation is arranged to suit the work and the site.
Evidence may include observation of lifting operations you supervise, lift plans and briefing records you have worked to, photographs where site rules allow, witness testimony where appropriate and professional discussion with your assessor.
No. This NVQ may be relevant to competence requirements for certain lifting-related cards or roles. Card eligibility depends on the specific occupation, scheme and current test/qualification requirements.
Tell us about your role and experience and we will confirm whether this is the right qualification for you.
