Sibbald Training

The Aim of the Cranes - Mobile Course is to:

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating a Crane.

Course Duration

10 days, this depends on the number of candidates and the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor.  Foundation course includes 1 Day Module 2 Health & Safety Course.

The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:

• Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.
• Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
• Site and operate the crane safely in response to given tasks using outriggers where applicable.
• Respond to and work with a Slinger using recognised hand signals.
• Recognise defects and hazards that affect crane motions.
• Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Order & other current relevant legislation.

Who Should Attend The Course?

All personnel required to operate a Crane.

Cranes - Mobile Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering;

• An Introduction to the Construction Industry
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Order
• Other current relevant regulations
• Introduction to machine
• Controls and instruments
• Pre shift inspections
• Controls and instruments
• Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
• How to alter the radius plate
• Slinging and operating to signaller's signs
• Methods of extending / reducing the jib length
• Effects of shock loading
• Operator Code of Safe Practice
• Automatic safe load indicator

Certification

Scottish Progression Award or Intermediate Certificate (ICT600) for Specialised Plant Machinery Operations, both of which lead to the issue of (CSR) Red Trained Operators Card.

Eligible companies are able to claim grants for this training, which will pay for a substantial amount if not all of the training costs, as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.

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For more information and course dates please contact Sibbald Training Tel: 01501 750900 or email; or complete our enquiry form