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Gantry Crane Unit & Knowledge of Rigging & Slinging Unit Standards 3800 & 30072

Course Aim

Trainees will be able to apply theory and practical skills in rigging and slinging, whilst using a radio remote or pendant controlled Gantry Crane, to lift and place regular loads.  Combining a theory and practical assessment, participants will demonstrate the following skills.

Course Overview
Theory and practical assessments covering the following: 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and lift planning
  • Demonstrate knowledge of lifting gear and working load limit (WLL) tables
  • Preparation for and slinging regular loads safely
  • Correct selection and use of rigging equipment, knots and dunnage
  • Demonstrate knowledge of company procedures and requirements for lifting practices and overhead cranes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of pendant and remote-controlled cranes, monorail, and suspended hoists and lifting equipment
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the care and safe use of pendant and remote-controlled cranes, monorail, and suspended hoists and lifting equipment
  • Sling, lift, travel, and unload or place regular loads
  • Park crane and store equipment

 

Prerequisites

  • Unit Standard 30072 knowledge of slinging regular loads safely                                                  
  • If trainees do not hold 30072 do not panic, we can deliver this unit for you also
  • Evidence of 6 months experience in an environment where cranes are operating

NZQA Unit Standard

30072: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely - Level 3 Credits 14

3800: Operate a radio remote or pendant controlled overhead crane and lift and place regular loads - Level 3 Credits 10                                           

Attendance Numbers: Minimum of 4, maximum of 8 per session (up to 2 sessions per day) (10 per day for 30072)

Course Duration: 2 days for 30072 & 3800

Approximately 5 hours for experienced operator or refresher (Course pre reading required)

 

Course Location: TBC

Course Costs: Option 1: $550.00+gst per person (30072 only)

                        Option 2: $460.00+gst per person (3800 only) Use of your crane

                        Option 3: $900.00+gst per person (30072, 3800 combo) if conducted at your site using our crane and equipment booked on consecutive days

 

Mileage: $120.00+gst to Auckland, Hamilton & Tauranga and $1+gst per km everywhere else

(Minimum number charges will be applied if minimum numbers not met)

For more information, please refer to the trainee handbook or the student information section of our website: www.https://www.most.kiwi.nz/student-information