Course Overview
This course will enable you to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person.
Course Content
To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a crane / lift supervisor
- Explain the importance of locating and identifying different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and functions
- Demonstrate how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
- Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting purposes
- Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
- Explain the function and use of the RCIs and anti-collision systems and use the information provided
- Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts
- Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify overhead hazards
- Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using different lifting scenarios
- Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting accessories, explain the procedures ensuring load balance and integrity
- Supervise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication
- Explain all Environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation
- Carry out all out-of –service and securing procedures
Duration
1 – 3 days depending on experience
Maximum Delegates
3 novice or 6 Exp Tests
Entry Requirements
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Card options*
NPORS Traditional Operator Card (Non-CSCS)
- Best for operators working in non-construction sectors where a CSCS logo card is not required.
- We standardly issue cards for 3 years but can issue cards for 5 years on request
- Companies can choose to have the cards restricted to just for their company use on request
NPORS/CSCS Card Route (Construction)
- For operators working on construction sites where a CSCS logo card is required.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card (2 years)
- For operators who do not yet hold the required (S)NVQ.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- During the 2-year card period you must:
- Register for and achieve the required (S)NVQ before renewal/upgrade
NPORS/CSCS Competent Operator Card (5 years)
- For operators who already hold the required (S)NVQ
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- The required (S)NVQ for the category
*Some categories are only eligible for traditional cards or certificates