- Chainsaw – Crosscut Operations
- Dumper
- Excavator
- Harness Safe Use & Inspection
- Industrial Forklift Truck Operator
- Loading Shovel (Bucket Loader)
- Lorry Loader (HIAB)
- Mini Digger
- Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP)
- Overhead Crane
- Rough Terrain Forklift Truck Operator
- Skid Steer Loader (Bobcat)
- Slinger Signaller/Banksman
- Telehandler
- Vehicle Banksman/Traffic Marshall
Overhead Crane
About this course
Overhead Crane training would be delivered to you on your own site; you would need to supply the crane/equipment. Basic training must be conducted off the job, however during later stages of the training some work tasks may be able to be incorporated once candidates have reached an acceptable standard of safe operation. Every endeavour is taken to minimise the impact on normal working operations and ensure that training is relevant and industry specific.
Training is available on the following types of Crane
- Overhead Gantry
- Pendant/Remote Control
- Man-Up Cab Operated
- Self-propelled/Rail Mounted
- Pedestal Crane
Please note that we do not currently offer training on Tower Cranes.
You will learn
- Accident causes & prevention
- Crane/slinger signals
- Legal duties
- Load assessment
- Operating in the vicinity of pedestrians
- Overload warning systems
- Planning the lift
- PPE requirements
- Pre-use inspection
- Regulations
- Responsibilities
- Risk assessment
- Safe working loads
This course qualifies you to operate the specific type of crane for which you receive training. Operate on any site in the UK with permission of the person responsible for site H & S. It does not qualify you to instruct or supervise others who have not received formal training as a crane operator.
Candidates per course
Maximum of 3 delegates per day. All experiences.
Course Fees
BSG member £345 + VAT*
Non member £395 + VAT*
*Additional to these prices is mileage and overnight accommodation if necessary. Above prices are a standard daily rate for all candidates and not the cost per person. Course durations are determined by the accrediting body and are dependant on candidate experience and numbers. Prices quoted include certification and ID Cards where applicable.
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Course Venue
Overhead Crane training would be delivered to you on your own site. You would need to supply the machine/equipment and an area to conduct the training.
