Pendant Gantry Crane
The Pendant Controlled Overhead Electric Travelling Crane & Hoists course will ensure the trainees establish a good level of theory knowledge and practical ability.
This course includes slinging and lifting techniques according to crane capability and working duties.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Operatives responsibilities and PPE
Slinging and lifting techniques
Rated capacity and safe working loads
Hazard and risk assessments
Controls and crane pre-start checks
Manoeuvring, Starting/Stopping procedures
Lifting/lowering and signals
Load stability & safe handling of loads
Operational practice with slinging techniques
Specific work practices
Operative practical test
Theory test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 2-3 days
Novice Operative Course: 2-3 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
6 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Pendant Controlled Overhead Electric Travelling Crane
Banksman Slinger Signaller BS1
The Banksman Slinger Signaller Course provides a good theory knowledge of site and slinging safety regulations.
It enables the Course candidate to identify safe and faulty equipment; to lift safely according to specific crane types and to understand the importance of communication.
This course also covers how to move, sling up and position loads correctly, irrespective of weight, shape and location.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Site safety – PPE – Area hazard & Risk Assessment
Inspections and Identifying Lifting Equipment – Safe Working Loads
Types of Crane – Safety & Slinging Applications
Safe Working Loads – Crane & Load Stability
Hand & Radio Signalling – Observations
Crushing Points and other Lifting Aids
Practical Slinging & Lifting
Practical Assessment Test
Theory Test
Course Closing Summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Novice Course: 2 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
6 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
Lorry Mounted Crane Loader
The Lorry Mounted Crane / Loader HIAB course will train the course candidate to carry out inspections of the lorry, set up the lorry and use slinging equipment and attachments to work requirements.
The course also provides the trainee with knowledge of hydraulic and crane operations as well as limitations due to stability of the vehicle.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Area hazards, stability and safe working loads and rated capacity
Pre-start check – PTO systems
Overload indicators – Stowing of Stabiliser legs
Setting up – Positioning – Ground stability – PPE
Slinging & lifting equipment
Attachment inspections
Safe use of controls & lifting techniques
Work practices – Loading lorry safely
Practical Crane usage – Loads & observation
Pre-use check test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Novice Operative Course: 2 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Lorry Mounted Crane / Loader HIAB
