Overhead Crane Operator Certification Course Description: The course is designed to cover the general requirements for the safe use and operation of Bridge/Gantry, Pendant Remote, Cab, and Jib/Wall overhead cranes. Course covers training, testing, and evaluation for operator qualification for cranes in general industry not requiring national certification. The course includes professional classroom instruction, a participant workbook, practice quizzes, final written exam, and hands-on evaluation.
Curriculum covers components, pre-operation inspection, controls, functions, wire rope, load hooks, load handling, traveling, elevating and lowering loads, load placement, magnet work, hot metal work, load rating charts, load weight calculating, basic rigging, and hand signaling/spotting. A practical overhead crane operating evaluation will be completed after theory classroom training is completed.
Overhead Crane Operators Practical Evaluation: An operator practical evaluation is included and will be conducted for use of an overhead crane to ensure that the operator has the knowledge, skills, and competency needed to operate equipment safely.
Who Should Attend: Required for all employees who operate an overhead bridge crane. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate overhead cranes. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Safety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring a Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing to participate in hands-on exercises and operator practical evaluation.
Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises, written exam, and practical evaluation. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an overhead crane and rigging operator training certification card. Employer specific training and authorization is required. Retraining and certification every 3 years or earlier due to unsafe act observed, a near miss or accident, and equipment or workplace changes.
Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a notepad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish courses are available upon request).
Course Length: Approximately 8 hours including classroom theory and activities followed by practical exercises and operator evaluations. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.
Pricing:
Open Enrollment Participant Pricing: $145.00 ea.
Scheduled Groups with minimum of 8 Participants Pricing: $135.00 ea.
Association Member Participant Pricing: $115.00 ea.
Retainer Client Material Pricing: $15.00 ea.