Mobile Crane Operator
Duration:
Dependent on Experience
Course Code:
L007 / A60
Who's it for:
For potential and existing operatives requiring training in the operation of a mobile crane.
Accreditations
Aims and benefits:
To train the delegate in the safe and correct operation of the mobile crane.
Benefit: Delegate achieves carded status
Course Content:
- Positioning of the crane in accordance with the method statement
- Rigging, De‐Rigging and operating the crane in accordance with the
- manufacturer’s instructions
- Following the instructions of the slinger/signaller correctly
- Carrying out daily and weekly inspections of their crane [including basic
- maintenance]
- Altering jib lengths and associated safety devices / chains, slings and lifting gear
- Crane capabilities and safety precautions
- Basic theory of power units, transmission systems and control systems
- Understanding and interpreting duties charts
- Understanding how to programme safe load indicators / the effects of radius
- change on safe working capacity
- Statutory regulations and Codes of Practice applicable to lifting operations
- Effects of shock loading on structural strength, stability and load displacement
- Principles of safe slinging and the types and capacities of chains, slings and
- lifting gear
- The correct and safe use of outriggers
- Transport regulations and preparing for travel on the public highway
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
- CPCS Accreditation also available subject to training and testing
- ITSSAR Accreditation also available subject to training and testing
- NVQ Level 2 leading to CPCS Competency Card [Blue Card]
