Cranes

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of offshore crane lifting operations, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

Be able to interpret the requirements of the lift plan and risk assessment

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify any hazards

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for knuckle boom crane use

Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Identify and inspect suitability of landing area

Prepare the knuckle boom crane for lifting duties as well as over side lifts. Operate machinery safely and efficiently taking into consideration sea uplift and moving vessel decks

Environmental considerations

Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

Set up exclusion zone

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for mobile crane use

Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Prepare the mobile crane for use and operate machine safely and efficiently

Environmental considerations

Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

Set up exclusion zone to lifting plan and risk assessment specifications

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for mini compact crane use

Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Prepare the mini compact crane for use and operate machine safely and efficiently

Environmental considerations

Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

Set up exclusion zone

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for overhead crane use

Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Prepare the overhead crane for use and operate machine safely and efficiently

Environmental considerations

Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

Set up exclusion zone

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for tower crane use

Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Prepare the tower crane for use and operate machine safely and efficiently

Environmental considerations

Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

Set up exclusion zone

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for remote control tower crane use

Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Prepare the remote control tower crane for use and operate machine safely and efficiently

Environmental considerations

Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the trainee operator will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook and other sources of information, regulations and legislation applicable to the particular machine to be used

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the vehicle and loader crane and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify all operating controls and explain their functions

Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Configure the vehicle and loader crane ready for travel

Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas

Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting duties

Correctly deploy the stabilisers according to stated manufacturer’s specifications - including differing variations of stabilisers (e.g. swing-up)

Comply with all requirements for rated capacity indicator / limiter or load moment indicators

Identify weights and centres of gravity of loads to be used

Carry out lifting operations using the full capabilities of the loader crane

Position loads accurately at designated locations including onto and from the vehicle

Identify, fit and remove various attachments and lifting accessories as appropriate

Minimise load swing and ensure load security on the vehicle

Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures