Level 5
A work-based qualification for experienced lifting professionals who plan, coordinate and document lifting operations.
Starting price
From £850
We confirm the cost once we understand your role and the qualification you need.
Experienced appointed persons, lift planners and lifting professionals responsible for planning, coordinating and documenting lifting operations.
Supervising lifts rather than planning them? See Level 4 Supervising Lifting Operations.
The qualification assesses competence in planning and coordinating lifting operations in the workplace. Typical areas of competence include:
Planning lifting activities
Reviewing influencing factors
Preparing lift plans
Selecting appropriate work methods
Coordinating resources
Communicating work methods
Responding to changes in site conditions
Producing written and visual plans
Agreeing plans with relevant decision-makers
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 plan and coordinate 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.
It is designed for experienced lifting professionals, including appointed persons and lift planners, who plan and coordinate lifting operations. Requirements differ between roles and employers, so not every Appointed Person role requires this qualification. Tell us about your responsibilities and we can discuss whether it fits.
Evidence usually comes from the planning work you already do, such as lift plans and method statements you have prepared, records of briefings and changes, observation where appropriate and professional discussion with your assessor.
No. The NVQ is work-based, so you are assessed on the work you already carry out rather than attending classroom study.
Yes. Assessment is built around the lifting operations you plan and coordinate in your normal work.
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.
