Crawler Crane [On site Training Only]
Duration:
Dependent on Experience
Course Code:
L004
Who's it for:
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.
Accreditations
Aims and benefits:
To provide comprehensive training in the operation of a crawler crane.
This training can only be delivered on customers site using customers crane.
Course Content:
- Operating the crane safely / Responding to recognised crane signals accurately
- Correct positioning of the crane
- Altering jib lengths and associated safety devices
- Routine maintenance and minor adjustments
- Safe load indicators and duties charts
- Chains, slings and lifting gear
- Crane capabilities and safety precautions
- Basic theory of power units, transmission systems and control system
- Understanding and interpreting duties charts
- Understanding how to programme safe load indicators
- The effects of radius change on the safe working capacity
- Principles of safe slinging and the types and capacities of chains, slings and
- lifting gear
- Effects of shock loading on structural strength, stability and load displacement
- Statutory regulations and Codes of Practice applicable to lifting operations
Training Methods:
- Practical Aspect
- Classroom/Tutorials
Methods of Assessment:
- Practical Test
- Written Test
- In House Certification upon successful completion of course
