Boat & Pier Crane Training Course

Published by: David Kearney Portlaoise

Overview in brief:

This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate the machine safely, protecting both you and those around you. This course offers three certificate options: operating either a boat crane, pier crane or both boat and pier cranes combined, depending on your needs.
This course also offers a range of attachment certificate options;

Course options:

1. Assessment only = 0.2 day
   This assessment course has been developed to assess your knowledge and understanding of how to operate a crane safely. The course duration will depend on the number of learners requiring assessment and will be from half a day to one day. The assessment will consist of a multiple choice question paper and practical assessment using the machine. Assessment will cover:
   – Safe Lifting Operations and the Law
   – Machine Knowledge and Preparation for Work
   – Travelling and Manoeuvring the Machine
   – Machine Operation
2. Training with Assessment = 1 – 4 days
   This training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a crane safely. The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet your needs. Course duration will depend on experience and will be from one to four days. The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:
   – Safe Lifting Operations and the Law
   – Machine Knowledge and Preparation for Work
   – Travelling and Manoeuvring the Machine
   – Machine Operation
   – Theory Assessment
   – Practical Assessment

Course sessions include:

• Safe Lifting Operations and the Law
• Machine Knowledge and Preparation for Work
• Travelling and Manoeuvring the Machine
• Machine Operation
• Theory Assessment
• Practical Assessment

Certification:

If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a LANTRA Awards Skills ID card in Cranes for your chosen certificate option. This certification will last up to 5 years before requiring a refresher course.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the key requirements of health, safety and environmental legislation
• Define the responsibilities of those involved in lifting operations
• Identify the hazards associated with lifting operations and describe the control measures
• Interpret and apply the information within plans, charts, safe systems of work, and
  manufacturer’s operator’s manuals (MOMs)
• Explain the use and limitations of cranes and lifting accessories
• Identify and explain the purpose and function of crane components and controls
• Explain the inspection and maintenance requirements for cranes and lifting accessories
• Conduct pre-start checks and routine maintenance procedures on cranes
• Explain the load rating terminology relating to crane operations
• Evaluate the load and select the appropriate safe working procedures for the operation
• Select the most appropriate lifting attachments and techniques for the operation
• Organise and communicate with others the sequence in which work is to be carried out
• Employ clear methods of communication and signals to direct safe movement of the load
• Demonstrate how to safely and effectively operate the crane and lifting accessories
• Demonstrate how to safely move a variety of loads across a range of floating platforms
• Conclude the operation, safely shut down the device and make the site safe
• Perform the relevant post use checks and ensure the lifting equipment is securely stored.

KTC Safety Ltd is one of the largest training organisations in Ireland. We also have one of the largest dedicated training centres in the country. At KTC we have an experienced and highly skilled team to meet your needs. We also provide training to other industries including: Quarrying, Forestry, Retail, Education, Transport, Agricultural and many more areas. Most major Construction Contractors and Home Builders require their workers to hold a valid CSCS card.

Kearney Training and Consultancy Ltd provide Lorry Mounted Cranes Training and HIAB Courses throughout Ireland. We are based at our strategically located Approved Training Centre in Portlaoise, County Laois, just 45 minutes from Dublin. We also cater for, and provide these Training Courses in Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.

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