Course Reference:
SWC19

Course Duration:
1 Day

Available Course Dates:
Please call for available dates

Who is this Course Aimed at:
Existing and potential overhead crane operators

Course Outline and Key Objectives:

• This course is designed for potential overhead crane operators
• It is designed to help employers fulfill their legal obligations under PUWER and LOLER
• On completion of the course candidates will understand legal obligations and safe systems of working with overhead cranes
• This course does not replace the requirement for practical training with the equipment
• The course will provide candidates adequate theoretical training in the safe use of overhead crane operation, in compliance with HSE guidelines

Course Requirements:
Over 16 and must be medically fit

What Course Materials are Provided?
All

Training Methods:

Classroom theory presentation

Course Delivery Method:
Classroom based training

Main Areas Covered by Course:

• Introduction to the course
• Scale of the problem
• Health and safety at work
• PUWER and LOLER
• Maintenance and pre-use checks
• Lifting gear and inspections
• Load handling
• Stacking and destacking
• Correct slinging
• Handling methods
• Capacities and effects of sling angles
• Weight assessment and capacities signaling
• Signaling
• Theory assessment

Final Assessment:
Theory test

Official Accreditations / Awards Resulting From Course:
RTITB Certificate

Lunch Provided:
No

Course Venue:
System Group Carlisle, Maryport, Middlesbrough, Customer location

Course Fees:
£105 + VAT

Maximum Class Size:
14

Refresher Requirements:
Recommended every 5 years

Re-Verification of Qualifications:
As above

Frequency of Course:
As required

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