Raise Your Skills with Raise Training
We provide specialised training for the safe operation of overhead travelling cranes and lifting equipment.
Our training courses provide valuable insights from both the employer’s and employees’ perspectives. With our theoretical knowledge and practical experience, our clients receive training from time-served, qualified crane industry specialists.
Call Ray Whitelaw today on 07795 816 451 to raise your team's confidence and competence.
“Our mission is to elevate safety standards across industrial lifting by providing knowledgeable, engaging and tailored training solutions. We are dedicated to empowering your workforce with the skills and confidence required for the safe and compliant operation of cranes and lifting equipment, ultimately reducing risks and boosting productivity.”
— Ray Whitelaw, Founder, Raise Training Ltd
Why choose Raise Training?
Our team comprises time-served and qualified industry specialists with extensive backgrounds in the crane manufacturing, service and lifting equipment sectors, including experience at technician, management and director levels.
At Raise Training Ltd, we don't just teach safety - we've lived it.
Founded by award winning industry specialists with decades of global experience in crane manufacturing, service and lifting equipment, our roots are firmly embedded in the sector we serve. From designing complex systems to hands-on repairs and high-level management, our journey has equipped us with unparalleled insights into the real-world challenges of industrial lifting.
What truly sets us apart is our practical background.
Our instructors aren't just certified trainers - they are former crane technicians, designers and managers who have been 'off the tools' and into the boardroom.
This unique blend of practical, on-the-ground experience and strategic oversight means we understand the intricate mechanics, operational demands and safety requirements of lifting equipment from every angle. We fixed cranes, we made cranes and now, we expertly train on them.
What’s covered?
Our comprehensive training courses are designed to provide your team with the essential knowledge and practical skills for the safe and compliant operation of industrial cranes and lifting equipment.
Delivered by seasoned instructors, our courses ensure your workforce is confident, competent and fully compliant with all relevant regulations, including LOLER and PUWER.
Example modules include:
Overhead Crane, Jib Crane and Safe Slinging
Modules covering the safe operation of overhead travelling cranes and jib crane systems, combined with practical slinging and lifting techniques. This includes pre-use checks, load control, safe movement and common lifting configurations.
Safe Use of Fibre, Chain & Wire Rope Slings
Covering the safe selection, inspection and use of fibre, chain and wire rope slings. This includes sling identification, pre-use examinations, load suitability, angle considerations and common slinging configurations used during lifting operations.
Jib Crane and Light Crane with Safe Slinging
Focused training on the safe use of jib cranes and light crane systems, supported by practical slinging techniques. This includes pre-use checks, load control, safe positioning, lifting accessories and lifting methods suited to the equipment and working environment.
Safe Use of Eyebolts, Swivel Lifting Points, Rotating Lifting Points
Modules covering the correct selection, inspection, installation and safe application of eyebolts, swivel lifting points and rotating lifting points, including thread engagement, alignment, angle of pull and manufacturer requirements.
Understanding the importance of angles
Modules covering how sling angles affect load distribution, sling tension and the forces applied to lifting equipment. This includes understanding angle limits, load balance and why correct sling configuration is essential to a safe lifting operation.
Specialised Devices (Magnets, Vacuum Lifters, Lifting Beams)
The selection, inspection and use of specialised lifting accessories, including lifting magnets, vacuum lifters and lifting beams. Includes equipment suitability, load compatibility, operating limitations, pre-use checks and safe application within specific lifting operations.
Site specific safety considerations
Covering additional lifting risks found in specific working environments, including foundries, battery plants, galvanising plants, acidic areas and marine conditions. This includes how heat, chemicals, corrosion, contamination, access and visibility can affect the safe use of lifting equipment.
Lifting Equipment Pre-Use Examinations
Practical training on carrying out effective pre-use checks of overhead cranes, jib cranes, light crane systems, hoists and associated lifting accessories. This includes identifying common defects, understanding equipment condition, recognising when items should be removed from service and supporting safer lifting operations.
Manual Lifting Devices
Guidance on the safe selection, inspection and use of manual lifting devices, including chain blocks, pull lifts, lever hoists and lifting jacks. This module covers correct operating techniques, load control, equipment limitations, safe positioning and good ergonomic practice to help prevent injury during lifting operations.
Tailored training courses
Our training courses are delivered across the UK, on your premises using your equipment!
One Day Course
Covering basic techniques for crane operation and safe use of lifting equipment.
Designed to be delivered to delegates with prior training and operational experience.
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Two Day Course
Comprehensive crane operation and safe use of lifting equipment with extended practical assessments.
Designed to be delivered to delegates with or without prior training and operational experience.
Bespoke Course
We can design a course to meet your specific training requirements, ensuring every session is relevant and aligns with your goals.
Contact us to discuss your lifting operations!
Still not sure?
All our courses offer tailored content. The courses are adapted to your specific equipment and operational environment.
Both classroom & practical sessions provide a balanced approach with theoretical learning, an exam and hands-on practical assessments in your workshop environment.
Our training is conducted by experienced lifting professionals with over 25 years’ industry knowledge, including industry recognition with a global award for a LEEA Advanced Diploma.
Certification is achieved upon successful completion, participants receive an official dated and uniquely identifiable certificate.
FAQs
What types of cranes and lifting equipment do you offer training for?
We provide training for a wide range, including Overhead Travelling Cranes, Jib Cranes, Light Cranes, Electric/Manual Chain Hoists, Wire Rope Hoists and various lifting accessories like Fibre, Chain and Wire Rope Slings, Magnets, Vacuum Lifters and Lifting Beams. We also cover manual lifting devices.
Can you tailor training to our specific equipment and site?
Absolutely. A key differentiator for Raise Training Ltd is our ability to deliver bespoke, site-specific courses, ensuring the training is highly relevant to your team and the equipment they use daily. We pride ourselves on training on your equipment, in your environment.
How many operatives can you train at one time?
We usually limit each course to six delegates as we find this keeps our sessions focused and manageable, if additional delegates are required this can be discussed.
How do we book a training course?
The best way to start is to contact us to discuss your specific requirements. We can then arrange a site visit, if required, to fully understand your needs and provide a tailored proposal.
What is included in your training courses?
Each course includes classroom sessions covering acts and regulations, pre-use examinations, safe use of cranes and lifting accessories plus lift plans. This is followed by a theoretical examination and practical assessments in your workshop environment. All successful participants receive a uniquely identifiable and dated certificate.
What qualifications do your trainers hold?
Our trainers are highly experienced industry experts with over 25 years of experience and multiple LEEA Advanced Diploma Certifications (including one global award!), ensuring the highest standard of instruction is provided to our clients.
How does your training help with compliance?
Our courses are designed to ensure your team's operations meet legal obligations, specifically addressing requirements under
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
MHSWR (Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations)
We care about doing things properly, with a clear focus on legal compliance, integrity and helping you build lasting confidence in your lifting operations.
Contact us.
Ready to discuss your industrial crane and lifting equipment training requirements? Contact us today to learn how our specialist-led, tailored solutions can raise your team's safety and operational efficiency.
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