Crane Operator Training
Course Descriptions
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Level IMobile Crane Operations
ORIENTATION TO THE TRADE
This module introduces the Mobile Crane Operations trainee to the types of cranes and their varied uses, as well as career opportunities and personal requirements for mobile crane operators.
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CRANES
This module explains the basic principles of cranes with an in-depth discussion of the terminology and nomenclature. The principles of a fulcrum and lever and center of gravity are explained in relation to crane operations.
RIGGING PRACTICES
This module introduces the trainee to the fundamentals of rigging, including rigging hardware, wire rope, and the various types of slings and their configurations. It also covers rigging safety, use of tag lines, and load handling for crane operations.
CRANE SAFETY
This module introduces various safety aspects of mobile crane operations. Communications, job site hazards, and personal safety issues are covered.
OPERATING A CRANE
This module describes the basic functions f a crane, including standard startup and shutdown procedures. This module provides the trainee with the opportunity t become familiar with the actual crane and the functions of its controls.
Level IIMobile Crane Operations
COMMUNICATION
The ability to communicate effectively is essential to the safe operation of a crane. This module covers the fundamentals of the communication process. It addresses abstraction, fear, lack of common experience, and environmental factors. Verbal and nonverbal methods of communication are covered. This module also takes an in-depth look at the ASME B30.5 hand signals, including the appropriate operator action when the signal is given and the expected machine movement.
MACHINE POWER FLOW
This module covers the various power systems that enable a crane to perform its work. Diesel and gasoline engine and the electrical motor-generator are discussed, as well s the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic ad hydraulic power systems.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This module covers preventative maintenance and compliance inspections on a crane. The trainee will gain an understanding of the safety considerations, procedures, and equipment/materials required of these inspections.
WIRE ROPE
This module covers the components of wire roe, wire rope inspections, load block inspections, sheave inspection, proper installation of wire rope, maintenance guidelines, and end terminations and preparation.
COMPUTER AIDS / OPERATOR AIDS
This module covers load moment indicators, anti-two-block devices, load indicators, and other operator aids that are installed in cranes. It takes an in-depth look at the input devices associated with these operator aids ad the information the provide.
LOAD DYNAMICS
This module covers leverage an stability, operational quadrants, submerged lifts, non-centered lifts and other factors that affect stability.
ON-SITE EQUIPMENT MOVEMENT
This module covers site hazards and restrictions that could hinder on-site crane movement safety considerations involved in crane movement over unlevel ground pick-and-carry operations, and power-line contact. Flotation capacity is also addressed in this module.
Level IIIMobile Crane Operations
LOAD CHARTS
This module discusses the importance of load charts and charts that apply to different configurations. It includes on-rubber, o-outrigger, jib, and deduction charts, as well as rage diagrams and operational notes. In addition, parts of line and capacity calculations are covered.
TELESCOPIC BOOM ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY & DISSASSEMBLY
This module discusses the stowing and erection of the swing-away extension, A-frame jib, and auxiliary single-shave boom head, as well as the assembly and removal of intermediate boom sections.
ADVANCED OPERATIONAL TECHNIQUES
This module addresses operational techniques beyond simple lifts. These include more advanced lifting operations, such as multiple-crane lifts, critical lifts, bind lifts, and demolition. This module also includes sections on how to use magnet and vacuum lifting devices, and how to operate a mobile crane in extreme weather conditions.
LIFT PLANNING
This module provides an in-depth discussion of lift plan implementation. The topics covered include reference information, calculations, singe- and multiple-crane lifting, critical lifts, and engineering.
HOISTING PERSONNEL
This module provides an in-depth discussion of the ASME B30.23 and 29 CFR 1926.550(g) requirements while presenting advanced operating techniques for hoisting personnel.
LATTICE BOOM ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY
This module provides a step-by-step look at short and long lattice boom assembly and disassembly.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
This module covers accident prevention and investigation, the hazards of power line contact, and various failures that may occur during lifting operations.
TRANSPORTING REQUIREMENTS
This module discusses the proper handling, loading, unloading, and securing procedures of mobile cranes and their components. Information is also presented on driver requirements and requirements for securing mobile cranes for transport.
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