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Crane Licence

This section helps you decide which type of crane licence you require.

To drive any kind of crane on the road you need a drivers licence. The type of mobile crane you can drive on the road is governed 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. It is advisable to check first with the DVLA.

In addition if you intend to use a crane on the public highway in the UK you will need to apply to the local council for a seperate crane licence, or crane operators licence, in the area where you intend to operate the crane.

This licence is divided into two categories. The Minor Crane Operations Licence is for the short term use of smaller lifting platforms and cherry pickers. The Standard Crane Operations Licence covers all larger jobs. Applications can be made in person or online to the relevant council and a designated fee will be payable.

To operate a crane on site you do not necessarily need a drivers licence though you will need adequate crane operator training. The industry standard qualifications and certificates are provided by the CITB. For more on this visit the Crane Training page.