TCVT Hoist Supervisor W4-08

TCVT Hoist Supervisor W4-08

On an increasing number of construction sites, infrastructure projects, in the petrochemical industry, and ports, where heavy loads are lifted or complex lifting operations are involved, certified riggers/lift supervisors are utilized to better guide crane operators and riggers during lifting jobs. This certified rigger/lift supervisor assists with positioning the crane and moving the load, while advising personnel on the construction site. Do you work on an offshore mining installation? There are specific requirements for that. Read here more about.

This course covers all these aspects. Participants will gain knowledge and skills related to safely and responsibly attaching loads, using the correct tools, and assessing risks. Often, half a day is devoted to theory and half a day to practice at our training ground. During the course, we work towards the theoretical and practical exams, in accordance with the final and test criteria of the TCVT certification scheme.

On the last day, an external examination agency will be used to administer the theory and practical exams. 
Good to know: this course is eligible for applying for a SOOB subsidy.

What will you learn during this course?

The course consists of theory and practice. You will learn about:

  • communication with the driver
  • hand and arm signals
  • preparation and initial inspection
  • working with lifting tables
  • inspection of lifting equipment
  • select required lifting equipment (shape/mass/material)
  • safety and health and safety
  • assisting the operator in placing and setting up the crane
  • guiding the load correctly:
    • use block clamp and other aids
    • moving load (from horizontal to vertical)
    • maneuvering the load between obstacles
  • practical tips

What do you get afterwards?

On the final day, an independent examination board will administer a theoretical and practical exam. If you successfully complete both exams, you will receive the TCVT certificate "Hoist Supervisor W4-08" (rigger).

Additional information

  • This course requires good reading skills to prepare for home study. Sufficient practical experience with lifting tasks as a rigger/rigger/guide is also required.
  • This training is intended for anyone who supervises lifting operations. On a construction site, in civil engineering/infrastructure, shipping, ports, in the (petro-)chemical industry, or other industrial environments where the lifting job is somewhat more complex or requires extra support from a supervisor. For standard lifting operations on a construction site, a multi-day training would “Attachment Construction W4-09” may also fit, but this gives you as a student fewer options at other locations where lifting work takes place.
  • If there are enough participants, the course will take place at the Bouw & Infra Park in Harderwijk. Due to the practical component of this course, the groups are small and therefore fill up quickly.
  • The certificate obtained is issued by TCVT. The registration fee of €195 (excluding VAT) is paid by the TCVT participant. Neither we nor the independent examination board have any involvement in this matter.
  • The certificate is valid for 5 years, with renewals based on demonstrable practical experience and the mandatory recertification course, namely the 1st training day in the first 3 years and the 2nd training day in the last 2 years.
  • For frequently asked questions about TCVT, please visit this page.

TCVT 5 days, including the theory and practical exam TCVT certificate Hoist Supervisor W4-08

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DateLocationSign upDuration of trainingTeaching daysPrice
November 16 2026HarderwijkSign up5 days, including the theory and practical examNovember 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2026Price on request
4 Januari 2027HarderwijkSign up5 days, including the theory and practical examJanuary 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2027Price on request

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