WHO SHOULD DO THIS TRAINING?
This course should be done by employees who are responsible for operating a truck-mounted crane in the workplace and who require refresher (re-certification) training.
WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT?
This course provides evidence that persons who operate a truck-mounted crane in the workplace have been trained and are competent to do so. Attendees will be able to conduct truck-mounted crane functions in the required manner. Attendees will also be able to access emergency systems and services in the event of an incident or accident.
BASIC COURSE CONTENTS
This course includes the following important aspects;
Mechanical appreciation: Including, crane components, lifting components and rigging equipment.
Pre-operating Inspection: Including, checking the operational fitness of components and functionality.
Maintaining a Logbook: Including, the logbook and the accident report.
Operator Controls: Including, crane operating and lifting controls.
Safety: Including, pre-operating safety precautions, start-up safety precautions, shut-down safety precautions and operating safety precautions, the relationship between load and stability of a truck-mounted crane, load chart rating, the seesaw principle of leverage, the principle of leverage, hazardous cargo safety precautions, container loading safety precautions, tag-lines, danger zones, contact with high voltage lines, wind scale, emergency services, protective clothing and general housekeeping.
Manoeuvring: Including, manoeuvring the crane and stowing the crane.
Loading and Off-loading: Including, loading a container and off-loading a container and using slings with loads.
Handling Cargo: Including, handling cargo with pictorial markers, warning diamonds, lifting and transporting procedure, hazardous cargo, handling drums using a drum attachment and attachments.
COURSE DETAILS
The course duration is one (1) day.
Training can be conducted:
On-site: for a minimum of four (4) attendees per group. A truck-mounted crane should be available for practical sessions.
The course programme includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises. All learners are encouraged to participate and apply themselves from the first day so that their learning will be interactive and stimulating and their training can be effective and useful to them.
COURSE COSTING
The cost displayed is per person for the course duration.
BENEFITS OF THE TRAINING
Attendees who are determined to be competent will be able to:
Demonstrate how to operate and work with a truck-mounted crane in the safest and most competent way possible.
Understand and explain the principles the machine works on.
Operate equipment in accordance with laid down organizational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturers guidelines.
Perform pre-check and operational checks, operating and securing of the truck-mounted crane.
Explain the use of available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.
TRAINING OUTCOME
Successful attendees will receive a certificate of competence to operate a truck-mounted crane.
ACCREDITATION
The course is accredited by the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA).
Truck-mounted crane training (Re-certification) is aligned to the registered unit standard, ID 242978 (Unit Standard Level 3) with 8 credits. Attendees will be assessed against the outcomes of the unit standards by completing a knowledge assignment that covers the essential embedded knowledge stipulated in the unit standards, and by compiling a portfolio of evidence that provides proof of your ability to apply the learning to your work situation.
