Mobile Crane (All-Terrain) Training
A self-propelled, wheeled crane built to travel between sites on the road network and then set up on outriggers for a lift — the workhorse crane for wind farm, energy-decommissioning and major civils lifts across NE Scotland.
Where we train mobile crane operators in NE Scotland
Cluster: Wind farm compounds, energy decommissioning yards and major civils/housebuilding developments across NE Scotland
- Turbine component lifts at onshore wind farm compounds across the Cairngorms fringe
- Module and vessel lifts at energy decommissioning yards
- Bridge beam and structural steel lifts on major civils projects
- Precast concrete panel erection on large housebuilding and commercial developments
Accredited training route
- Scheme
- CPCS or NPORS accredited operator scheme, aligned to ALLMI/CPA lift planning principles
- Category
- Mobile crane — all-terrain, category-specific to tonnage class
- Duration
- Typically 5+ days for novice operators; shorter for experienced operators moving between crane classes
- Prerequisites
- Aged 18+, and in practice most operators progress from telehandler or smaller crane experience before training on larger all-terrain classes
Outcome: Accredited operator certificate plus, where relevant, appointed person and slinger/signaller competence to complete a compliant lift team
Load-chart & stability considerations
Mobile crane stability is governed by a full lift plan under BS 7121, factoring the crane's rated capacity chart for the specific outrigger extension and radius used, actual ground-bearing pressure at each outrigger pad, and wind loading at the working radius and boom height. We train operators as part of a competent lift team — not in isolation — because crane stability depends as much on the appointed person's ground assessment and lift plan as it does on the operator's own boom and hoist control.
Inspection points & common failure modes
- Wire rope wear, kinking or broken-strand counts exceeding discard criteria on the hoist line
- Outrigger beam and pad wear affecting full-extension ground-bearing capacity
- Load-moment indicator calibration drift, which if unnoticed masks an approaching overload condition
- Slew-ring and bearing wear from sustained heavy-lift cycles
Regulations we reference
- LOLER 1998
- PUWER 1998
- BS 7121 (Safe use of cranes — Code of Practice, all parts relevant to mobile cranes)
- CDM 2015
A finding we train out of your team
"A recurring BS 7121 audit finding on NE Scotland lift sites is a lift plan referencing generic ground-bearing assumptions rather than a site-specific ground assessment at the actual outrigger pad positions used on the day."
Training on your own mobile crane
Mobile crane training and assessment is delivered on the actual crane class your operators use, typically at your yard or compound, and we work alongside your appointed person process so the lift plan, ground assessment and slinger/signaller team are assessed together rather than the crane operator in isolation.
Based in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 — we mobilise across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and North-East Scotland.
FAQ — Mobile Crane (All-Terrain)
Do you also train appointed persons and slingers?
Yes — we can deliver appointed person and slinger/signaller training alongside crane operator training so a full compliant lift team is trained together against BS 7121.
How long does mobile crane training take?
A novice operator typically needs 5 or more days depending on crane class; experienced operators moving up a tonnage class or refreshing after a break need less.
Is this the same ticket for crawler cranes?
No — crawler cranes have a different undercarriage, travel and set-up profile and are trained and certified as a separate category; see our crawler crane page.
Book mobile crane training on your own machine
Call Chris directly or request a quote — most bookings mobilise inside a week.