Gantry Crane Training Course Details

Learning Outcomes: Over the 3 days the Candidates who successfully complete this course will learn the skills and knowledge to successfully deliver Over Head Gantry Crane Operator Training and Instruction.

Course Duration: 3 days

Maximum Number: 4

Price: Upon Request

Candidate Requirements: All candidates must have a good understanding of oral and written English. Training Qualification to QQI Level 6 or equivalent is highly recommended. Candidates may attend the Over Head Gantry Crane Instructor Course without having a training qualification and they will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the course.

Certification and Accreditation: Candidates who produce proof of their QQI level 6 Training Qualification within 6 months of successfully completing the Over Head Gantry Crane Instructors Course will receive Over Head Gantry Crane Instructors Card and Certificate of Successful Completion.

Resource Material: Candidates who successfully complete all practical and theory assessments will be provided with all material required to deliver an Over Head Gantry Crane Operator Training Course including PowerPoint, Course Notes, Health & Safety Legislation, Trainee Assessment Sheets and more.

Schedule

Day 1: Over Head Gantry Crane Operator Training – Candidates will complete the Over Head Gantry Crane Operators Course that they themselves will be delivering as Over Head Gantry Crane Training Instructors.

Modules include:

• Legislation in relation to Health& Safety
• Compliance of inspections
• Responsibilities of the operator and the employer
• Over Head Gantry Crane Categories
• Safe Operation of Over Head Gantry Crane
• Identifying Risks and Hazards associated with Over Head Gantry Crane including overloading & shock loading
• Pre& Post Use Inspections of Over Head Gantry Crane
• Lifting Equipment Safety
• Pre& Post Use Inspections of Lifting Equipment
• Maintenance
• Operator Theory and Practical Assessments

Day 2: Lifting Equipment Safety and Inspections – Candidates will be taught the dangers surrounding lifting equipment. Candidates will also be taught the importance of pre use checks and how to carry out pre use checks on lifting equipment. Candidates will be taught about lifting equipment selection, basic rigging practices, tension developed by angles of lifting equipment and effects of sling angles on rigging and hardware.

• Legislation in relation to lifting equipment
• Responsibilities of the operator and the employer
• Compliance of 6 monthly inspections
• Determining the centre of gravity of the load
• Basic rigging practices
• Tension developed by sling angles
• Hitch selection and appliances
• Effect of sling angles on rigging and hardware

Day 3: Recap and Assessments – An examiner will supervise and audit the theory and practical assessments which will be completed by each candidate.

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Refreshments: Tea, Coffee and Lunch is provided every day on all full day courses.