RTITB Certificate in Overhead Gantry Crane Training

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Course Summary

Subject: HGV

Course Title: RTITB Certificate in Overhead Gantry Crane Training

Course Types: Skills / Professional Development

Course Description

This training course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of overhead gantry cranes and the skills to successfully and safely operate them under site conditions.

Who should attend?

Candidates whose workplace duties require the use of an overhead crane. Whether a complete novice or an experienced driver looking to renew their training, our bespoke training can be catered to your experience level.

This course covers, but is not limited to:

The regulations that apply to overhead crane operations and lifting accessories.
Carrying out a full pre-start/shift check on the equipment and reporting findings.
Selecting the correct lifting accessories.
Checking the capacity of the crane.
Carrying out a risk assessment.
Lifting an even shaped (balanced) load safely.
Lifting an uneven shaped (unbalanced) load safely.
Lifting a multi-item (bundled) load safely.
Signals by hand and radio to the crane operator.
Safe working parameters when using the crane.
How to place the overhead crane in an out-of-service condition.
Limitations of the overhead crane.
Identifying and reporting any defects or problems.