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Are you looking to further develop your HGV career? This might be one of your options – after completing HIAB training you will be qualified to operate a lorry-mounted crane, allowing you to work loading and offloading a range of goods in a variety of environments.
This is an essential qualification for drivers in the construction industry, bulky goods to domestic and commercial premises, or even transporting logs as part of forestry operations. These types of cranes are also widely used in the growing waste and recycling industry, fire and rescue, oil and gas, rental companies, and other industries that involve the delivery of materials or smaller container handling.
These types of cranes can work with a variety of attachments – hooks, brick grabs, clamshell buckets, grapplers, pallet forks, and even more specialised accessories.
As you can see, gaining a HIAB certification opens the door to a wide range of job opportunities across multiple industries. Have a look at HIAB job vacancies on our sister site, Driver Hire Nationwide, to see where your qualification could take you.
HIAB is a brand that makes lorry-mounted cranes, a type of vehicle that is used often in the transport industry for activities like delivering logs or other goods to domestic and industrial premises. They are also used in the construction industry to transport heavy materials. Other, brands that make similar vehicles include Atlas, Fassi and Palfinger. To drive a HIAB, you will need an ALLMI or ITSSAR qualification, which you can obtain on a short HIAB training course with Driver Hire.
There are different types of HIAB vehicles. Long-reach HIABs are designed to reach high places to perform essential maintenance or deliveries. Exactly how far they can reach depends on the load, and the exact model you are using.
HIAB is the company that invented the first lorry-mounted crane that uses the engine of the truck to power a hydraulic loader. This breakthrough made the process of loading and unloading goods far more efficient and practical. Over time HIAB became synonymous with this type of crane, much like ‘Hoover’ for vacuum cleaners. Other well-known loader crane manufacturers include Atlas, Fassi, Mammoet, Liebherr, and Palfinger. These are able to travel on public roads, eliminating the need for special equipment, which has revolutionised many industries where bulky or hazardous materials need to be transported.
Another popular term within this space is ALLMI – Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers. An ALLMI certificate will enable you to use all different kinds of lorry-mounted cranes. Another certification that is available is the ITSSAR qualification. Both certifications are essential for expanding your skill set and opening up more job opportunities across different sectors.
Whether you’re looking to boost your career prospects or broaden your operational capabilities, we’ll work closely with you to identify the right certification for your specific needs.
Driver Hire Training are here to help you gain your new licence. We’re here with you every step of the way.
Training length:
This will depend on your existing experience with lorry mounted cranes, and the particular qualification you require, but is typically between 1-3 days.
Costs:
Costs will vary depending on where you do your training. We can provide all this information when you call us or submit an enquiry form.
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Your HIAB certification is valid for five years. You will need to undertake refresher training and assessment before your current certificate expires.
You might also want to consider the following specialist skills qualifications:
• ADR – Gain a qualification for transportation of dangerous goods
• Forklift – Learn how to operate various types of forklifts
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