Overhead Gantry Crane
Duration:
1-2 Day[s]
Course Code:
L008
Who's it for:
Delegates requiring training in the processes involved in operating an overhead travelling crane in the workplace.
Accreditations
Aims and benefits:
The aim of this course is to train delegates in the safe and effective use of overhead gantry cranes within a workplace environment. [i.e. warehouse]
Course Content:
- Operating the crane safely in accordance with the manufacturers handbook and
- demonstrate knowledge of the concepts set out in the Approved Codes of
- Practice
- Demonstrate a competent understanding of the cranes controls and proper use of
- the lifting tackle
- Estimate / Determine the weight of loads / Centre of gravity
- Use appropriate crane signals and communications
- Types of lifting tackle and their applications [Ability to select appropriate lifting
- tackle]
- Methods of slinging and lifting as well as an appreciation for the angles of a lift.
- Isolating faulty equipment / Procedures for fault reporting
- Methods to protect loads from damage
- Attaching lifting equipment to slings / Carrying out a test lift / How to plan a lift
Training Methods:
- Practical Aspect
- Classroom/Tutorials
Methods of Assessment:
- Practical Test
- Written Test
- In House Certification upon successful completion of course
Where Next?:
- NPORS Accreditation also available subject to training and testing
- ITSSAR Accreditation also available subject to training and testing
