Overhead Crane – Refresher

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Use a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane.
• Demonstrate knowledge of crane terminology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and controls associated with operating an overhead crane.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lifting equipment.
• Identify critical components and their functions.
• Carry out checks and maintenance of a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane.
• Use appropriate communication methods.
• Apply knowledge of lifting equipment rating charts.
• Prepare a range of loads to be lifted, moved, unloaded and placed.
• Park a crane and store equipment.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of common terminology; controls to mitigate hazards; pre-start checks; equipment characteristics, and safe working practices.
• Carry out pre inspection checks prior to selecting the correct lifting equipment to sling a variety of loads following company procedures.
• Lift, move, unload or place loads following manufacturers’ instructions and company procedures.
• Park crane and put away equipment at completion of the work.

Structure

A combination of theoretical and practical assessment, discussions/recapping on knowledge already attained.

Prerequisites

Student must already hold Unit Standard 3800 or a documented equivalent that is deemed acceptable by Wood Training.

Assessment process

Theory assessment followed by practical assessment which takes place when student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. Assessment involves an observed lift.

Items to bring

• Photo ID
• Comfortable clothing with covered footwear suitable for classroom situation.
• PPE requirements for practical: Safety boots and all other PPE will be supplied.