Mobile Crane Operations Training
Course Objectives: On completion of the course t he participants should be able to:
- Carry out daily pre-operational inspection.
- Perform pre-use, monthly inspections and documentation.
- Define the titles “Crane Operator” and “Rigger”
- Interpret load rating charts
- Determine load weights
- Use basic rigging skills
- Use a load angle indicator
- Recognize correct crane signals
- Know the characteristics, operational mode, and Operational components of the types of cranes in use.
Course Description:
This course is structured to increase the crane operators’ knowledge, skill and proficiency level through classroom and hands-on training. It’s carried out in compliance to BS 7121 and BS 15513 requirements for crane operators and slingers.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for mobile crane operators, supervisors and HSE persons involved in lifting operations.
Course Duration: 2 days
Pre-requisite: Course participants should have experience operating mobile cranes and have a valid driver’s license.
Certification: At the end of the course successful participants will receive a LEEA accredited certificate.
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Course Content
- Pick and Carry Operations.
- Jibs and extensions.
- Communications and hand signal.
- Pre use Inspections , checklist and documentation.
- Critical and complex Lifts.
- Accident avoidance and crane failures.
- Regulations and compliance.
- Use of Load rating charts.
- Correct crane set-up.
- Structural and stability limitations.
- Load Handling techniques.