Altrad Sparrows Training

22/05/2026

From the heliport to simulator Altrad Sparrows Offshore Stage 3 Re-assessments are conveniently available in Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth 🏗️

Also available in both locations is our Reaction & Awareness Training Programme: The course is designed for Stage 1 - Stage 3 certified offshore crane operators who require additional training to deal with emergency situations.

If you have a Stage 3 certificate coming up for renewal or would like to book Reaction & Awareness -

Contact our booking team: 📧 [email protected]

or

Choose a date online here: 💻 https://www.altradsparrows.com/booking

Altrad Sparrows

03/04/2026

Why Choose Altrad Sparrows for Your Lifting Operations Training?

When it comes to lifting operations, competence isn’t just a requirement — it’s critical. At Altrad Sparrows, we’ve built a global reputation as the benchmark for excellence in lifting operations training and competence verification.


Here’s what sets us apart 👇

🙋🙋‍♀️ Our People
With over 250 years of combined industry knowledge, when you learn with our trainers, you learn from the best in the field.

Our trainers are our greatest asset:
100% directly employed for consistent global delivery
Deep industry experience & technical expertise
Dual-competent in both training and assessment
Supported by our dedicated Competence & Capability Department
Actively contributing to industry lifting operations work groups


✅ Commitment to Excellence

We specialise in developing the competence of those directly involved in lifting operations. Our programmes are recognised worldwide for raising safety, capability, and operational performance.


✅ Quality You Can Trust

Our Integrated Management System ensures every programme meets the highest standards through:

Internal verification
Internal quality audits
External client audits
External audits from national and industry bodies
Quality isn’t optional — it’s embedded.


Choose Altrad Sparrows — where competence, consistency, and safety come first.
Let’s raise the standard of lifting operations together.

Altrad Sparrows

24/02/2026

🎉 Following our earlier news about our partnership with Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), we’re delighted to share another milestone. Our Lifting Equipment Users / Lifting for Technicians course is now officially ECITB approved! 🎉

This approval reflects the quality, relevance, and industry alignment of our training—giving technicians and employers even greater confidence in the skills and standards our course delivers.

What this means for you:

· Training that meets recognised industry benchmarks

· Enhanced credibility for delegates and organisations

· Greater assurance of safety, competence, and best practice

We’re proud to support the development of safer, more capable lifting professionals across the industry.

To view all available dates and book online head to our website: https://www.altradsparrows.com/booking #/Cart

Altrad Sparrows

30/01/2026

We’re delighted to be partnering with ECITB and are excited about the opportunities ahead as we head into 2026!

🎉 Big news! We’re officially Engineering Construction Industry Training Board approved!

A huge milestone for our Aberdeen Training Centre and a major step forward in expanding our accredited training offering, helping us deliver industry leading standards.

As part of our new partnership with ECITB, we’ll be delivering high quality, standards driven courses designed to support skills development, compliance, and workforce readiness across the sector.

We’d like to thank the team at ECITB for their support and collaboration. We’re proud to be onboard and excited about what’s ahead 🤝

🔔 Watch this space!
Full course details, schedules, and enrolment information will be announced soon. Whether you’re an employer looking to upskill your workforce or an individual planning your next career move, exciting opportunities are on the way.

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board
Altrad Sparrows Training

09/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year to all our clients and customers! 🎉

2025 was a busy and exciting year for us, and we’re heading into 2026 with even more momentum.

Over the past year, we:

Launched a brand-new Lifting Equipment Users / Lifting for Technicians course, which has got off to a flying start and is already enhancing technicians’ lifting capabilities across the industry

We expanded our Offshore Crane Operator Combined Stage 1&2 Training to include Reaction & Awareness and Wire Rope Inspection awareness

And we also included Working at Height Unit 2 in our IRATA course

All of this means added value for our customers, with extra training included at no additional cost.

And the value doesn’t stop there 👇

💡 Newly enhanced courses for 2026:

Rigging Loft Management/ Lifting Equipment Inspection is now included alongside the OPITO LCP Assessment or Re-assessment

Wire Rope Inspection Awareness is now included in our Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 Training & Assessment

We’re proud to continue investing in our courses to give you more training, more knowledge, and more value as we move into 2026.

Watch this space — we’ve got more exciting developments on the way.

Thank you for your continued support — we’re excited for what’s ahead! 🚀

27/11/2025

🚨 Final OPITO Banksman & Slinger Competence Assessment of 2025 – 19th December 🚨

Looking to get certified before the year ends?

We’re running our OPITO Banksman & Slinger Competence Assessment on 19th December, with opportunities for both:
🔹 Initial Assessments
🔹 Re-Assessments
(OPITO’s prerequisites must be met)

Why join us?
✔ Industry-recognised OPITO certification
✔ Experienced assessors & a supportive environment
✔ Ideal for offshore, lifting operations, construction, and logistics personnel

Limited spaces available – secure your slot now:https://www.altradsparrows.com/booking #/Cart

If you’re due a re-assessment or ready to complete your initial competency assessment, this is your chance.

19/11/2025

First snow of the season!

We have Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 and OPITO Banksman Slinger Initial training running in tandem today ❄️

12/11/2025

We’re here at NESCOL’s Altens Campus with our portable simulator for the event

Looking forward to meeting everyone today!

Altrad Sparrows

13/10/2025

from our brand new course!

15/09/2025

We have more exciting news to kick this new week off! 🎉

Altrad Sparrows Training Aberdeen is thrilled to unveil a brand-new course, expanding our suite of expert training programs – LIFTING EQUIPMENT USERS (LEU): LIFTING FOR TECHNICIANS

A number of our key clients in the industry have highlighted a growing need for technicians to perform basic rigging tasks as part of their routine responsibilities, out with and in addition to the development
of rigging personnel. In response, we have developed the Lifting Equipment Users (LEU): Lifting for Technicians training course.

This course is designed to provide delegates with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to independently and safely carry out category 1 rigging operations without supervision.

As the offshore industry evolves, we are committed to helping clients and operators achieve safer, smarter, and more efficient operations.

Available dates can be found here: https://www.altradsparrows.com/booking

Secure your place now!

Altrad Sparrows