Safe operation of overhead travelling and gantry cranes, from pre-use inspection through to shutdown.
Who it's for
Anyone using overhead cranes in workshops, warehouses, dockyards and fabrication shops.
What's covered
- Industry overview and operator responsibilities
- Using the manufacturer handbook
- Machine components and what each one does
- Identifying and operating the controls
- Setting up exclusion zones
- PPE requirements and maintenance
- Pre-operational and running checks
- Operating safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- End-of-work and shutdown procedures
Assessment & certification
Theory and practical assessment on the final day. Successful candidates are registered with the awarding body and issued the relevant card or certificate.
Upcoming dates
No open dates are scheduled for this course at the moment — most of our training is delivered at customer premises on dates that suit you.
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