Overhead Cranes is a piece of equipment/machinery designed to lift and move heavy items from one location to another in a safe and efficient manner. Overhead cranes are used commonly in the manufacturing, steel production, mining, chemical and recycling industries due to the advantage of being able to lift and move heavy loads efficiently.
Types of Overhead Cranes (pendant/remote):
- Bridge Crane
- Jib Crane
- Gantry Cranes
- Monorail Cranes
- And many more
Levels of Overhead Crane training:
Novice: Little or no experience operating the Overhead Crane – up to 2 days (£485.00 per day)
Experienced: Has relevant experience operating the Overhead Crane but has had no formal training – 1 day (£485.00 per day)
Refresher: For Operators who have held their Overhead Crane certificate for over 3 years – 1 day (£485.00 per day)
Additional Accreditation Charges: RTITB or ITSSAR registration: £12 per person / Photo ID card: £5
Additionally, we provide a attachment and familiarisation course for operators who currently hold a Overhead Crane certificate and require to get familiar with either a new Overhead Crane or a new attachment.
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Main areas Overhead Crane training:
The set up of this course is split into the three areas which are the Theory, Pre-Inspection and Practical.
- During the theory our instructors goes through the key relevant Health & Safety legislations, and the specific information regarding safety operation of the Overhead Crane.
- Pre-Inspection of the Overhead Crane helps delegates to identify the importance of carrying out checks before operating the truck, and the importance of reporting defects.
- The practical element focus is on practicing to operate the truck safely and correctly accordingly to what the task is.
Benefits of training:
- Teaches necessary skills and relevant job safety knowledge required for the safe operation of the machine.
- Encourages future good practice in order to maintain and promote these skills.
- Creates a safe working environment and procedures within the working area of the machine and it’s operator.
- Conforms with all relevant statutory procedures ( e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and relevant Approved Codes of Practice ).
- Provides greater productivity and cost saving as a direct result and maintenance of the training standards.
Overhead Crane Training Course FAQs
How much does an overhead crane training course cost with PLT training?
PLT Training’s Overhead Crane Training Course is available for £460 per day. Additional charges include obtaining an RTITB or ITSSAR registration at £12 per person, along with a photo ID card for £5.
What is an overhead travelling crane used for?
An overhead travelling crane is used for lifting, moving and positioning heavy loads in a safe and efficient manner within a fixed working area, usually within a warehouse, manufacturing plant, workshop or industrial facilities. Overhead travelling cranes are particularly ideal for moving and handling large materials through production stages, as well loading and unloading, transporting heavy or bulky objects to and from storage or docking areas, and moving components along assembly lines.
How often is overhead crane training required?​
There is no legal fixed interval as to how often an overhead crane training course refresher should take place, however, training should be refreshed regularly to ensure all overhead travelling crane operators are competent in using the machinery efficiently and safely. It will also ensure that they are adhering to current safety standards and many industries follow best practice by undertaking a refresher course approximately every 3 to 5 years. Refresher training may be required to take place sooner than this if an operator has been involved in an incident, changes job role or hasn’t used the equipment for a while.
Do you need a licence to operate an overhead crane?
You don’t need a formal licence, in the sense of, for example, you’d have an official driving licence to drive a car, however, UK law dictates that anyone operating an overhead crane must be trained and competent to do so. Taking an accredited overhead crane training course, such as the one offered by PLT Training, ensures that operators are compliant and competent in using the equipment both safely and efficiently.
What sort of price can I expect to pay when purchasing an overhead travelling crane?
An overhead travelling crane can cost from anywhere between £11,000 to £15,000 or more depending on things like the safe working load (SWL) and span of the machine.
We can deliver this course as an accredited or inhouse certification depending on the booking requirements. To find out the suited course for yourself please call us now on 01902 862777.
