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Plant & crane operator course
Excavator, loader, roller or crane: operate safely, read a plan, dig to level, lift a load and protect everyone on site.
- 13 five-minute lessons
- 3 levels
- 13-page PDF guide
- English & French
- Certificate of completion
Why a plant and crane operator stays essential in the age of AI
- A site changes every hour: a trench, a truck, a worker who steps behind the machine, and the operator sees it.
- Digging next to a gas line or lifting a load in wind is judged by someone who feels the machine and the ground.
- Nobody puts a ten-tonne load over a street on autopilot; a licensed person is responsible, by law.
Is it for you? Five signs
- You like big machines.
- You are calm and precise under pressure.
- You keep an eye on everyone around you.
- You are happy outdoors in all weather.
- You respect rules because they save lives.
Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.
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What you'll be able to do
- Know the machines and their CACES
- Prepare your machine at shift start
- Read a plan and site setting-out
- Dig and level with precision
- Work near utility networks
- Lift a load safely
The programme
Level 1 – Beginner
- D1The job and its machines
- D2CACES and authorisation
- D3Check the machine every day
- D4Risks and equipment
Level 2 – Intermediate
- I1Plan, setting-out and levels
- I2Trenches, slopes and loading
- I3DT-DICT, AIPR and markings
- I4Crane, slinging and signals
Level 3 – Expert
- E1Wind, shift end, inspections
- E2Traffic and interference
- E33D GPS, output, eco-driving
- E4Network hit, line, overturn
- E5Career and plant transport
The full guide: 6 chapters
- The fundamentals of the job
- A day on the machine
- Facts & figures
- The toolbox
- Case study: the Hopen tower
- Operator's glossary
Prices
The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.
13 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.
Path + full guide, English and French editions included.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in the plant & crane operator course?
A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 13 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.
Will AI replace a plant and crane operator?
A site changes every hour: a trench, a truck, a worker who steps behind the machine, and the operator sees it. Digging next to a gas line or lifting a load in wind is judged by someone who feels the machine and the ground. Nobody puts a ten-tonne load over a street on autopilot; a licensed person is responsible, by law.
Is the course available in English and French?
Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.
How do I receive the course?
Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.
Is the certificate an official qualification?
No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.