This course will give you foundation training and assessment in operating and maintaining Marine Knuckle Boom Cranes and is suitable if you have received no formal instruction or, if you wish to refresh your skills, we offer a short duration course.
By the end of this training course, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:
- Have a basic understanding of offshore crane lifting operations, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to interpret the requirements of the lift plan and risk assessment
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
- Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify any hazards
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for knuckle boom crane use
- Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Identify and inspect suitability of landing area
- Prepare the knuckle boom crane for lifting duties as well as over side lifts.
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently taking into consideration sea uplift and moving vessel decks
- Environmental considerations
- Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures.
Entry Requirements
For learners applying for the NPORS CSCS Card, or for those requiring the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ displayed on their card they must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
This training/testing can be as test only, Experienced, intermediate or Novice.
