Our NPORS Overhead Crane course provides training in the safe operation of overhead cranes, including lifting and moving loads.

This course can be facilitated at our training centre or on premise. 

Upon successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, 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 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
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for overhead crane use
• Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
• Prepare the overhead crane for use and operate machine safely and efficiently
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures