Mobile crane training (April 2021)

We are running a mobile crane course.

This course is set over 10 days (weekdays, Monday to Friday).

Spaces are limited to 2 delegates per course.

There is an option to add the slinger/ signaller course as a bolt on, at a reduced rate.

Please get in touch for further information.

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the mobile crane will be able to:

Roles and responsibilities

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Explain all relevant documentation
• Undertake all pre-use checks

Travelling and manoeuvring

• Configure and set for travel (site and highway)
• Travel the crane to an area of work
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces

Setting up for work

• Configure the crane for lifting duties
• Deploy outriggers to specification (where applicable)
• Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Working tasks

• Programme / set-up Rated Capacity Indicators for lifting duties
• Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
• Accurately place loads
• Change falls of rope on a hook block
• Minimise the swinging of loads
• Move loads through machine travel (where applicable)
• Maintain safe working situations
• Comply with signals and instructions
• Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting fly jibs or boom extensions

Completing work

• Dismantle the crane in preparation of movement

Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures