Overhead Crane Training

Overhead Crane Training

•  Is a Heavy Equipment Entry-Level course required for anyone who will be operating an overhead crane on the worksite. A 10th grade education is required, and other prerequisites may also include WHMIS training and Standard First Aid.

• The 1-day Overhead Crane Training Course combines classroom experience with hands-on training. In-class, participants learn relevant Provincial and Federal overhead crane regulations, different types of rigging, dos and don’ts of crane operation, and how to measure loads. In the hands-on portion the instructor demonstrates proper operator procedures, covering topics such as hoisting, rigging, and radio communication. Trainees must pass a written exam and demonstrate proficiency with the machine in a hands-on practicum.

Learning Objectives & Specific Outcomes:

• An overhead crane is metal device set high above a worksite that utilizes a hoist-and-pulley system to lift and move materials.

• Frayed or broken hoisting ropes, overweight loads, or improperly secured loads can lead to loads falling and cause problems ranging from lost merchandise to personal injury.

• Operators should understand different types of rigging, how to estimate and measure loads and how to spot and avoid potential worksite hazards.

Topics Include:

• The 1-day Overhead Crane Training Course combines classroom experience with hands-on training. In-class, participants learn relevant Provincial and Federal overhead crane regulations, different types of rigging, dos and don’ts of crane operation, and how to measure loads.

• In the hands-on portion the instructor demonstrates proper operator procedures, covering topics such as hoisting, rigging, and radio communication. Trainees must pass a written exam and demonstrate proficiency with the machine in a hands-on practicum to receive their certificate.