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• Principles of Safe Mobile and/or Tower Crane operation course (organised by the OHSA in conjunction with the Chamber of Engineers)
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Crane, Hoist and Related Plant Operator Drivers are expected to have:
• The technical and practical skills required to operate different types of heavy equipment, which may include wheel mounted, truck mounted, overhead, crawler, loader and/or telescopic cranes
• The ability to monitor operations, such as read gauges, dials and other indicators to see that heavy equipment is working properly
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Communication skills in Maltese and/or English
• The ability to follow instructions
• Numeracy skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• Accuracy
• Alertness
• Arm hand steadiness
• Manual dexterity
• Patience
• Physical strength and stamina
Related career opportunities
• Bulldozer, Steamroller and Mechanical Shovel Driver
• Cherry Picker Operator
• Fork-Lift Operator
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Driver
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