Overhead Crane Course
Course Overview
Our private Overhead Crane Course is perfect for teams who need to operate overhead cranes (including bridge cranes, gantry cranes and jib cranes) which can make 3 or less powered motions and are controlled by a pendant or remote control.
Common powered motions include:
- Motion 1: Up/Down
- Motion 2: North/South
- Motion 3: East/West
If your overhead crane can make the above motions, but can also rotate the load via remote control, then it is a 4 powered motion crane. Auxilliary hooks and powered attachments (such as glass suckers) are not considered to be powered motions.
For teams who need to operate overhead cranes which make 4 or more powered motions or are operated from a control cabin, this course isn’t suitable. Instead, those team members require a High Risk Work Licence – Class CB.
Remember, even when a licence isn’t required for a given machine type, employers must provide adequate levels of information, instruction, training and supervision so as to meet their legislative obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic.).
What Unit of Competency is covered during the Overhead Crane Course?
Our Overhead Crane Course covers the following Unit of Competency:
Who can enrol into our Overhead Crane Course?
To be eligible to enrol into our Overhead Crane Course, you team member must:
- Be a minimum 18 years of age
- Have a valid USI (you can create one for free or look yours up at www.usi.gov.au)
Experience working with machinery and safety-related paperwork is preferred, but not essential.
It’s important that each attendee is able to speak English clearly and be able to understand and complete worksite documentation relating to overhead cranes.
Want to check our availability?
Book a private Overhead Crane Course for your site in just 3 easy steps:
Step 1
Complete the Onsite Enquiry Form.
Step 2
We'll email you the course information, shortly followed by dates for you to choose from.
Step 3
Advise your preferred date and we'll send a formal quote for your acceptance.
Course Details
What subjects are covered in our Overhead Crane Course?
Our Overhead Crane Course covers essential topics such as:
- Planning and preparing for overhead crane operation
- Hazards and controls associated with bridge cranes, gantry cranes and jib cranes
- Safety checks and fault reporting
- Overhead crane operating techniques and shutdown procedures
Sling selection, sling inspection and slinging techniques are not covered by this course.
Keep reading to find out more!
Overhead Crane Course structure
After thoroughly reviewing the theoretical aspects of overhead crane safety, our Trainer will demonstrate and then observe safe crane operating techniques though a series of practical activities with your team.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
Trainees need to be able to speak English clearly, understand and complete worksite documentation, and explain and describe issues relating to the operation of overhead cranes.
Our expert Trainer will guide and support your team through the learning process, but it’s important to understand that the formal assessments are closed-book.
If you’re not sure if our Overhead Crane Course is suitable for your workplace, please contact us here or by calling 1800 143 343.
Is additional support available?
WAM Training has the following support services available:
- A team of Training Support Officers to help your team navigate their enrolment application and educational journey
- Access to our Training Manager, who can work with you to schedule further training (additional fees may apply)
- Capacity to provide one-on-one training (additional fees may apply)
In the event that you think a member of your team may need additional language, literacy and numeracy support, we can provide referrals to both informal and formal courses to help them to get to a level suitable for enrolment into our Overhead Crane Course.
If you feel as though a member of your team may need additional support, please contact us here or call 1800 143 343.
How many staff members can attend the Overhead Crane Course?
WAM Training’s Overhead Crane Course has a maximum group size of 12. We are passionate about keeping our class sizes small so that your team receives the dedicated attention required for a successful outcome.
Overhead Crane Course Resource Requirements
Our Onsite Course Resouce Guide outlines the resources you need to provide in order for us to conduct our Overhead Crane Course on your site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Just email them through to info@wamtraining.com.au and we will arrange for our Trainer to do a read-through of the documents with your team during their course.
The Overhead Crane Course cost is $2,600.00 (GST Exempt) and a maximum of 12 people may attend.
Submit an Onsite Course Enquiry to recieve a detailed quote, including travel and accommodation charges (which normally apply if your site is greater than 100km from Melbourne).
Upon successful completion of our Overhead Crane Course, Trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment validating their skills and knowledge. You can also request copies of your team’s certificates after they complete their training so that you don’t have to chase them up internally.
WAM Training’s Overhead Crane Course takes around 8 hours. We normally start at 7:45am, but please let us know if you’d prefer a different start time.
As soon as we receive your Attendance List and Attendee Email Addresses, we’ll send through our Overhead Crane Course Handbook which we recommend they study before commencing.
More often than not, when someone fails WAM Training’s Overhead Crane Course, it’s due to not paying attention. Our highly experienced Trainers have worked with hundreds of Trainees to build their overhead crane operating capabilities. But at the end of the day, it’s up to your team to pay attention and participate during their Overhead Crane Course.
No. Team members who need to perform dogging work must hold a High Risk Work Licence – Class DG. According to the Occupational Heath and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic.), dogging work includes the exersising of judgement when it comes to:
- Sling selection and inspection
- The application of slinging techniques
- Directing crane operators when the load is outside of their view
