Overhead Gantry Crane

This course will develop your overall knowledge and understanding of gantry crane operations and test your skills for carrying out daily checks, servicing and operating gantry cranes, whilst also learning about new developments relating to the crane industry and regulations.

The Crane Industry recognized there was a gap in knowledge around basic slinging so introduced Unit Standard 30072 as a prerequisite covered on our Sling Regular Loads Safely Course to support more specialized training in Overhead Gantry Crane, Truck Loader Crane and Rigging and Slinging.

In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, The Skills Organisation.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of using a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane and their components, equipment, and attachments
• Sling, lift, travel, and unload or place regular loads using a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane
• Park radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane and store equipment
• Carry out daily and weekly operator maintenance of a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane
• Complete practical tasks to assess competency and confidence in simulated exercises