Gantry or Overhead Crane

Course Information

Industry Training Qld (Provider Number 30477) Townsville offers training for RIIHAN305D – Operate a gantry or overhead crane. This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate a gantry or overhead crane, including planning and preparing and performing operational servicing. This unit is appropriate for those working in site-based roles.

The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work but this unit does not provide the licence. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors, and must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

Key Topics Covered

At the end of this course the successful trainee will be able to:

Plan work for the prevailing working conditions.
Use the controls and operating systems to manage the operation of the equipment.
Locate the load and identify the load characteristics.
Safely move the load.
Monitor the controls and stop equipment.
Shut down and secure the equipment after the completion of operations

Assessment Methods

Practical demonstration of crane operation
Written or verbal questioning
Completion of workplace documentation

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Does not meet the requirements for High Risk Work Licence (CB class)
Only applies to Remotely operated cranes
For Cabin operated cranes, you must complete a course approved by WHSQ or relevant state regulator and hold the appropriate HRW licence.