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WOLFF Training - Ensuring safety, compliance and excellence in all your lifting operations

Jonathan Parker - Training Manger
Jonathan Parker - Training Manger

Expert training from our specialist in-house team

The primary focus for all our training courses is to deliver the highest standard of professional training to all customers. On completion of the training, the knowledge and understanding gained allow our attendees to demonstrate confidence in whatever role they are undertaking within the lifting industry. We also offer continued support to all our attendees and pride ourselves on making our industry a safer place.

WOLFF training is also a fully accredited CPCS Test Centre. Our trainers and testers also provide NVQ assessments for level 2 to 5 lifting industry qualifications. For years we have trained our own employees to the high standards required at WOLFFKRAN and supported their growth from industry novices to managers of lifting operations.

Contact us

WOLFFKRAN Ltd.
Grange Mill Lane
Sheffield, S9 1HW

07717200610

01709559668

training_uk@wolffkran.com

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Brochure "WOLFF Training"

Management of Lifting Operations Training

Managing lifting operations can be a daunting prospect if you have not received any prior formal training. At WOLFF training our professional team hold over eighty years combined industry experience which enables WOLFF Training to share our own experiences from planning, managing to operational levels of lifting operations. We have successfully delivered Lifting Management training to blue chip companies over the years and retain an impressive client list of major organisations.

There are three courses available for the management of lifting operations:

  • Basic Management of Lifting Operations ( 1 Day )
  • Intermediate Management of Lifting Operations ( 2 Days )
  • Advanced Management of Lifting Operations ( 3 Days )

Location: The courses are available at our Sheffield training offices, or ideally, at customer locations.

First response

Emergency First Responder Course

WOLFFKRAN’s Emergency First Responder Course provides enhanced first aid training for non‑crane personnel, enabling them to deliver vital, life‑saving support to tower crane operatives during emergencies.

Why this training is essential

Under Regulation 3 of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, Employers should make sure first-aiders undertake any training additional to the FAW/EFAW or equivalent qualification, as appropriate to the circumstances of the workplace.

This course supports compliance by equipping teams with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to tower crane‑related emergencies.

Location: Delivered at customers site.

 

WOLFF Training - current course program

Basic Management of Lifting Operations

Target group:

This course is aimed at site management with no experience of lifting operations.

Content:
  • Definitions and terminology
  • The law, standards and legal requirements
  • Principles for the selection of lifting equipment
  • Understanding the risks associated with various items of lifting equipment
  • Roles and responsibilities of the lift team personal
  • Recognise the requirement to have a defined and recorded safe system of work (Lift Plan)
  • Appreciate the need for communication for the protection of those likely to be affected by these activities
Duration:

1 day

Location:

This course can be delivered on-site or at our training centres.

Course fee:

Fee per trainer and group, several participants possible, please call for further details.

Intermediate Management of Lifting Operations

Target group:

This course is designed for contractors or personnel with a basic understanding of lifting equipment and lifting operations and who are responsible for the management supervision of lifting operations and equipment on site.

Content:
  • Definitions and terminology
  • The law, standards and legal requirements
  • Planning for cranes on site
  • Principles for the selection of lifting equipment
  • Roles and responsibilities of the lift team personal
  • Appreciate the need for communication for the protection of those likely to be affected by these activities
  • The qualifications available, specific to the planning and supervision of lifting operations, including best practice regarding role-specific competencies
  • Current best practice for managing lifting operations
  • Lifting accessories
  • Recognise the requirement to have a defined and recorded safe system of work (Lift Plan)
Duration:

2 days

Location:

This course can be delivered on-site or at our training centres.

Course fee:

Fee per trainer and group, several participants possible, please call for further details.

Advanced Management of Lifting Operations

Target group:

This three day course is intended for project managers, site managers and supervisors, client–based personnel wishing to gain further insight into managing site lifting operations.

Content:
  • Definitions and terminology
  • The law, standards and legal requirements
  • Principles for the selection of lifting equipment (including duties charts)
  • Competency Schemes and qualifications available
  • Current best practice for managing lifting operations
  • The requirements for the classification of individual lifting operations
  • The responsibilities of equipment supplier and user regarding inspection
  • Other types of lifting equipment
  • Mode factors
  • Lifting accessories and slinging techniques
  • Calculating mat pad sizes
  • Lift plans (method statements and risk assessments)
  • Company specific procedures in regards to lifting operations
  • Progress tests throughout the course and a last day practical and theory test
Duration:

3 days

Location:

This course can be delivered on-site or at our training centres.

Course fee:

Special rates upon request.

Emergency First Responder Course

Target group:

This course is intended for construction personnel who may need to respond to site emergencies including tower cranes. It can also be used to upskill existing first aiders prior to the emergency services arriving.

Content:

  • Safe access and descent of a tower crane with guidance from experienced professionals

  • Training in the cab on securing the crane and isolating power

  • Understanding why crane isolation is critical during medical emergencies

  • Moving a casualty to a safe area for life‑saving intervention

  • CPR and safe AED use on an insulated mat

  • First aid training to regulated standards aligned with Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines

  • Focus on early recognition, calling for help, early CPR/defibrillation, and preserving life through rapid, trained action

Duration:

Dependant on what level of first aid course required. Emergency First Aid (1day) or First Aid at Work (3 days).

Location:

Delivered at customers site.

Course fee:

Special rates upon request.

Professional Courses at the WOLFF School of Cranes

WOLFF Schulungen

A WOLFF is innovation

A WOLFF is bursting with technical innovations and high performance components. Used correctly, it will unfold its immense power as a building site logistics center for efficient and cost-effective construction.

In the WOLFFKRAN School of Cranes experienced crane experts and developers will introduce you to WOLFF technology, climbing and electronics.

Contact us

WOLFFKRAN GmbH
Austrasse 72, 74076 Heilbronn

+49 7131 9815 0

+49 7131 9815 355

training@wolffkran.de

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Brochure WOLFF School of Cranes

Bringing the WOLFF School of Cranes to the UK

Assembly, Climbing, and Service/Brakes courses can now be delivered locally in the UK, with training hosted at our Sheffield yard or at customer locations. E1 and E2 training will continue to take place in Heilbronn, Germany.

 

 

 

 

WOLFF School of Cranes - current course program

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Course package A + P

(Assembly + Practice)
Target group:

Assemblers, assembly managers / supervisors, service staff

Content:
  • WOLFF Crane Manual (set-up and contents)
  • Prerequisites for safe assembly and disassembly
  • Reading and understanding a construction site plan
  • Assembly of a WOLFF (theory)
  • Rules and regulations for accident prevention
  • Assembly of a WOLFF crane
  • Adjustment work and specifying working limitations
Duration:

Course Theory: 2 days / Course Practical Training: 1 day

Location:
  • Theory: Production site in Heilbronn or on the customer's premises
  • Practical Training: Construction site with the customer's crane
Course fee:

Fee per trainer and group, several participants possible

Course package C

(Climbing)
Target group:

Assemblers, assembly managers / supervisors, service staff

Content:
  • Presentation of different external climbing devices
  • Managing the different climbing devices
  • Presentation of the hydraulics and its components
  • Safety measures when climbing
  • Preparations for climbing
  • Mounting a climbing device
  • Climbing up and down
  • Dismantling the climbing device
Duration:

3 days

Location:
  • Theory: Production site in Heilbronn or directly on the customer's premises
  • Practical Training: Construction site with customer's crane
Course fee:

Fee per trainer and group, several participants possible

Course package E1

(Electronics)
Target group:

Assemblers, electricians

Content:
  • Basics of electronics
  • Basics of control technology
    • Electromechanical controls
    • PLC controls
  • Electric drives
    • Conventional, frequency controlled
  • lntroduction to crane controls
  • Switch plans
    • Working with WOLFF switch plans
  • Adjustment work for bringing the crane into operation
  • Setting up working limitations
  • Practical training on the winches
Duration:

5 days

Course fee:

Special rates upon request (minimum 3 participants)

Course package E2

(Electronics 2)
Target group:

Assemblers, electricians, assembly managers / supervisors, service staff, participants of Course Electronics 1

Content:
  • Grane controls
    • Set-up and functions of the control components
    • Systematic error search
  • Description of the PROFIBUS system
  • Set-up and function of frequency converters
  • Searching for errors
    • PROFIBUS controls
  • Troubleshooting
    • PLC error lists, FC drive errors
  • WOLFF switch plans (set-up and contents)
  • Practical training on the winches
Duration:

5 days

Course fee:

Special rates upon request (minimum 3 participants)