Question 1

What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 LAC?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 (Award): Focuses on awareness and identification. It is about knowing what the equipment is and recognizing hazards.

Level 2 (Award): Focuses on safe use and pre-use checks. It prepares the individual to physically handle and apply the gear to a load.

Question 2

How does this award help my career?

Accepted Answer

For those new to the industry, the ICTQual Level 1 Award is a "safety passport." It demonstrates to employers that you have a formal understanding of lifting hazards, making you a safer and more employable candidate for entry-level site roles.

Question 3

What is the next step after Level 1?

Accepted Answer

Most candidates progress directly to the ICTQual AB Level 2 Award in Lifting Accessories, where they begin learning the hands-on skills required to rig and move loads safely.

Question 4

Is the ICTQual Level 1 Award recognized?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As an ICTQual-regulated qualification, it meets standardized criteria for quality and is recognized by industrial employers as a valid mark of foundational competence.

ICTQual

ICTQual AB Level 1 Award in Lifting Accessories (LAC)

ICTQual AB Level 2 Award in Lifting Accessories (LAC)

ICTQual AB Level 3 Certificate in Lifting Accessories (LAC)

ICTQual AB Level 1 Award in Foundation in lifting equipment

ICTQual AB Level 2 Award in Foundation in lifting equipment

ICTQual AB Level 3 Certificate in Foundation in lifting equipment

ICTQual AB Level 1 Award in Bridge and Gantry Cranes (BGC)

ICTQual AB Level 2 Award in Bridge and Gantry Cranes (BGC)

ICTQual AB Level 3 Certificate in Bridge and Gantry Cranes (BGC)

ICTQual AB Level 1 Award in Manual Lifting Machines (MLM)