Overhead Crane Course

Overhead Crane Course Outline

This training programme is designed for both novice and experienced learners who may be expected to operate an overhead crane while performing their daily duties.

It also makes good business sense that employees who are expected to supervise overhead crane operators and related activities should know what the correct operating methods and procedures are so that they are competent to identify good, bad, safe or unsafe operating practices during the course of their supervision day / shift.

Course Information

SAQA ID : 116235
Unit Standard Title : Operate a pendant controlled overhead crane
Level : 2
Credits : 5
Duration : 5 days

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Programme Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Cranes

  • Explain what lifting equipment is

  • Identify the different types of cranes

  • Explain what applications are best suited to the different cranes

Module 2: Crane Operation Legislation

  • Understand and interpret the relevant legislation applicable to crane operations

  • Explain the employer’s responsibilities

  • Explain the employee’s responsibilities

Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment

  • Identify what personal protective equipment is

  • Explain why an employee should wear PPE

  • Exhibit knowledge of how to care for certain PPE

  • Identify the main components found on overhead cranes

  • Explain the purpose of certain relevant components

  • Exhibit knowledge of any safety aspects that need to be considered relating to the components

  • Identify any maintenance requirements for certain components

  • Exhibit knowledge of how typical crane operating controls function

Module 4: Overhead Crane Checks

  • Exhibit knowledge of the importance of checking the overhead crane

  • Explain the overhead crane operator’s responsibility regarding the crane checking

  • Carry out the overhead crane prior to operation

Module 5: Overhead Crane Communicating Hand Signals and Load Recognition Symbols

  • Explain the reason for effective communication during lifting operations

  • List the different communication methods

  • Demonstrate the standard overhead crane operating communication hand signals

Module 6: Overhead Crane Safety and Operation

  • Explain the general safety related to overhead crane operations

  • Carry out pre-operating checks

  • Display operating an overhead crane

Module 7: Basic Slinging

  • Explain the general safety aspects related to basic slinging

  • Explain the safety aspects related to the different slinging equipment

  • Demonstrate the different slinging techniques

Module 8: Basic Rigging Techniques

  • Explain general rigging principles

  • Identify basic rigging equipment and their applications

  • Demonstrate correct rigging practices

  • Explain safety considerations when performing rigging operations