C02 - 2 DAY CRANE DRIVER OPERATOR (Specific job requirements i.e. Train body lifting)

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

Designed for
A person with little or no experience of Crane operations and requires 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 & Secured. 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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