COURSE OVERVIEW – Overhead Cranes, the workhorses of the industry, attract little interest until they become inoperable or have a failure. Overhead Crane Operator Training program is specifically designed to upgrade the existing knowledge and skill levels of experienced operators, trainees, safety personnel, inspectors, maintenance personnel, managers and supervisors. The information in this two-day program provided in the classroom is reinforced with hands-on application sessions on overhead cranes. All personnel attending this program will gain significant and useful skills and will leave with a stronger understanding and appreciation of the requirements and responsibilities of Overhead Crane Operators.
ELIGIBILITY – Requirements for Certification
- Be at 18 years and above
- Certified Mobile Crane Operator
- Diploma Engineering – any discipline e.g. Marine, Mechanical and Shipbuilding etc.
- Secondary school certificate or 2 years’ trade course with 1 years related experience
- Pass competency test e.g. written and practical examination
Types of Cranes Covered –
- Overhead Bridge Cranes
- Monorail and Under hung Cranes
- Jib Cranes
- Rail Mounted
- Rubber Tire Mounted Gantry Cranes
GAIN FROM THIS COURSE –
- Applicable OSHA & ANSI/ASME Safety Standards
- Overhead Crane Nomenclature and Construction
- Operator Qualifications
- Operator Requirements and Responsibilities
- Safe, Effective and Efficient Operating Techniques
- Operational Limitations
- Handling the Load
- Methods and Forms of Communication
- Considerations for Critical Lifts
- Equipment Overload, Shock Loading, Two-Blocking
- Pre-Operation & Post Operation Inspections
- Inspection Procedure and Documentation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Minimizing the Opportunity for Accidents
- Wire Rope Construction and Inspection
- Basic Rigging Principles
- Determining the Load’s Center of Gravity
- Sling Selection and Inspection
- Tension Developed by Sling Angles
- Wire Rope Construction and Inspection
- Hitch Selection and Applications
- Effect of Sling Angles on Rigging and Hardware
CERTIFICATION OF TIME FRAMES – Candidates must pass both written & practical examinations to be certified for a One –year period. Any tests passed within a 3-months period towards certification.
RECERTIFICATION – HEtech certification is valid for one year. Candidates must complete all their recertification requirements during the one month prior to their certifications. There is no grace period after certification has expired. Candidates whose certification has lapsed must take the full written & Practical examination to be certified again. The Certified Over Head Crane Operator recertification written examination consists of 30 multiple- chose questions with a time limit of 30 minutes. There is no requirement for Practical Examination for recertification.
Maximum Participants – 10 Persons
Minimum Participants – 05 Persons
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 20 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language Bangla & English
- Students 45
- Assessments Yes
