Crane Licence

You will need a crane licence if you want to use a mobile crane on a public road, verge or pavement or have to use a crane as part of a job.

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Authority
Local council
Duration
15 days
Cost
£280
Valid For
7 days (can be extended)
Qualification Needed
Hold a Full Driving Licence (C1 or C LGV), CPCS) card, college qualification in plant operations
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Application for licence holder
  • Visit local council website
  • Have eligibility requirements
  • Submit requested documentation
Application for a Crane Operator
  • Hold a category C1 or C LGV licence
  • Hold a college qualification in plant operations - this can be done through on-the-job training
  • Hold a valid Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) card
Get Licensed
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Unlimited exam retakes till you Pass

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Get your exam results the same day

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Full refund if you don't pass. Terms apply

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95% pass rate

Have a question? We have answers

A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist rope, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally. It is mainly used for lifting heavy things and transporting them to other places.

Prices vary depending on which local council you apply through.

To drive any kind of crane on the road you need a driver’s licence. The type of mobile crane you can drive on the road is dictated by its weight. To drive a mobile crane weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes a Category C1 Driving Licence is required and a Category C Licence if the crane is over 7.5 tonnes.

CITB and Go Construct have more information on becoming a crane operator. You will need a category C1 or C LGV licence, as well as a college qualification in plant operations and a CPCS Card.

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) provides skills cards for the plant sector of the construction industry.

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