Overhead Crane
The Overhead Gantry Crane is designed for delegates wishing to achieve a nationally recognised operator quallification. Enabling them to operate within the workplace an overhead gantry crane. A in-house or NPORS certificate/card can be issued.
Nationwide
Available All Year
Course Objectives
- Operating the crane safely in accordance with the manufacturers handbook and demonstrate knowledge of the concepts set out in the Approved Codes of Practice
- Demonstrate a competent understanding of the cranes controls and proper use of the lifting tackle
- Estimate/determine the weight of loads/centre of gravity
- Use appropriate crane signals and communications
- Types of lifting tackle and their applications
- Methods of slinging and lifting as well as an appreciation for the angles of a lift
- Isolating faulty equipment/procedures for fault reporting
- Methods to protect loads from damage
- Attaching lifting equipment to slings/carrying out a test lift/how to plan a lif