Overhead Gantry Crane Training

Overhead Crane training enables employees to learn the basic elements of crane driving and slinging to help them become competent operatives.

Accredited by

• NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

Accredited course name

• N104 - Overhead gantry crane training

Course content

• Health & safety at work act

• Management of Health and Safety at Work

• PUWER

• LOLER

• Introduction to the crane and accessories

• Inspection and selection of lifting tackle

• Safety rules for slingers

• Stability of loads and stress factors in lifting tackle

• Estimation of load weights

• Safe use of lifting equipment and general slinging methods

• Crane operating procedures and precautions

• Slinging and movement of goods

• End of shift safe shut down procedures and safe storing of accessories

Assessment

• Theory and Practical Examination.

Ratio

• 1 instructor : 1 overhead crane : 3 candidates

Duration

The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.

• Novice operators: 3 day course

• Experienced operators: 1 day course