Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane
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Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane TRAINING

Learn how to safely use overhead and gantry cranes with this training. These cranes, which run on wheels or tracks, are used in places like shipyards and rail yards to lift heavy objects.

  • RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

1 day

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

This course develops the essential skills and knowledge needed to safely operate a gantry or overhead crane. While this training does not result in a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL), it prepares you for all the necessary tasks involved in crane operation.

A gantry crane consists of a bridge beam supported by legs on end carriages, capable of traveling on various surfaces. It includes a crab with one or more hoisting units that move across the bridge.

This course is ideal for:

  • Learning safe gantry crane operations
  • Preparing for crane-related tasks
  • Improving workplace safety
  • Workers in shipyards, rail yards, and industrial environments
  • RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

1 day

Nationally Recognised Training logo.

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course teaches you how to safely operate gantry and overhead cranes, covering essential tasks from start to finish. Through practical assessments and real or simulated environments, you'll gain hands-on experience.

  • Conducting pre-operational checks
  • Planning for gantry crane operations
  • Operating the gantry crane
  • Performing post-operational checks
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Course Content

  • Conduct pre-operational checks
  • Planning for gantry crane operations
  • Operating gantry crane
  • Post operational checks

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the training you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following unit/s of competency

  • RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites:

NA

FSA Entry Requirements:

  • USI
  • Fitness to participate
  • Participants are required to wear safety footwear, long sleeve shirts and long pants or overalls (site appropriate clothing, steel-cap boots and PPE). Participants may be refused entry where they attend without safety footwear
  • Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Delivery options to suit businesses of all sizes.

INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS

This course is not available for individuals

CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS (Small Business to Enterprise Solutions)

Our training centres

Our training centres provide small businesses with customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

We come to your location

We offer convenient onsite training tailored to your business needs, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies without leaving your premises.

Multi-site solutions

For organisations with multiple locations, we offer coordinated training solutions to ensure consistent safety standards and procedures are met across all sites.