Overhead Gantry Crane Operator Unit Standard 3800

Course Aim
All persons operating or working with a crane must hold the following applicable Unit Standards as a minimum qualification and preferably hold the relevant New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation.

The minimum requirement for operating a pendant or remote-control traveling crane is unit standard 3800.

 Course Overview
Theory and practical assessments covering the following: 

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

Attendance Numbers: Minimum 4 - maximum 8 per session (up to 2 sessions per day)

Course Duration: Approx. 8 hours for beginner operator - Approx. 5 hours for experienced operator or refresher (course pre-reading required)

Course Location: TBC

Course Costs: $400.00+gst per person

Mileage: $100.00+gst to Auckland, Hamilton & Tauranga and .95c+gst per km everywhere else

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

For more information, please refer to the trainee handbook or the student information section of our website.