C01 - 1 DAY CRANE DRIVER / OPERATOR

To raise the trainee's knowledge of the duties of a Crane Operator / Driver. To be able to control the Craneload, the Slinger, the Banksman and deliver loads to a given area safely.

Designed for
A person with little or no experience of Crane operations and is requiring formal training and certification

Learning Objectives

Pre-operational checks:
Main Isolator Switch. Warning Lights. Electrical Supply Cables. Tracks. Hoist Rope(s). Hoist Motor & Drum. Cross Travel Motor & Drive Shaft. Long Travel Motor(s). Hook & Block. All Controllers Crane Motions. Hoist Limit Switch. Travel Limit Switches (if fitted). Fire Extinguisher. Emergency Escape Rope or Ladder. Audible Warning Device. Cab free of debris Test Certificate.

Task 1 - Carry out site safety checks.
Other site personnel & vehicles. Ground conditions. Overhead obstructions. Overhead power lines. Underground services.

Task 2 - Carry out load safety checks
Weight. Size. Location. Lifting Points. Heavy ended. Any loose items or moving parts.

Task 3 - Liaise with Crane driver to assess the lifting operations
Agreed Signal Code. Inform Crane driver of safe working load.

Task 4
Direct crane driver correctly

End of shift
Hook raised & secure, no load on hook, crane left safe & secure.

Constraints 2 Trainees per course Classroom for the course Work shop for the practical work with crane available Crane test certificate available Rope / chains test certificate available Personal Protective equipment
	Overalls
	Boots
	Hard Hat
	Gloves (Handling)

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