Course Overview
This course will give you foundation training and assessment in operating and maintaining Marine Knuckle Boom Cranes and is suitable if you have received no formal instruction or, if you wish to refresh your skills, we offer a short duration course.
By the end of this training course, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:
- Have a basic understanding of offshore crane lifting operations, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to interpret the requirements of the lift plan and risk assessment
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
- Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify any hazards
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for knuckle boom crane use
- Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Identify and inspect suitability of landing area
- Prepare the knuckle boom crane for lifting duties as well as over side lifts.
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently taking into consideration sea uplift and moving vessel decks
- Environmental considerations
- Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures.
Duration
1 – 2 days depending on experience
Maximum Delegates
3 novice or 4 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