Who Should Attend?

All personnel required to operate a Crane.

Duration:

10 days, this depends on the number of candidates and the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor. Foundation course includes 1 Day Module 2 Health & Safety Course.

Aim

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating a Crane.

Content

* An Introduction to the Construction Industry
* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
* Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
* Other current relevant regulations
* Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
* Introduction to machine
* Controls and instruments
* Pre shift inspection
* Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
* Controls and instruments
* How to alter the radius plate
* Methods of extending / reducing the jib length
* Slinging and operating to signaller’s signs
* Effects of shock loading
* Automatic safe load indicator
* Operator Code of Safe Practice

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

* Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.
* Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
* Operate the crane safely in response to given tasks using outriggers where applicable.
* Respond to and work with a Slinger using recognised hand signals.
* Recognise defects and hazards that affect crane motions.
* Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 & other current relevant legislation.

Additional Information

Eligible companies are able to claim grants for this training, which will pay for a substantial amount if not all of the training costs, as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres. Call 0844 335 8882 or make an enquiry by clicking here.