Overhead gantry crane training
NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) accredited overhead gantry crane training for experienced operators and novices.
Course objective
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 trainingCourse 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 candidatesDuration
The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.
- Novice operators: 3 day course
- Experienced operators: 1 day course
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