Offshore crane operator course. Stage 3
This course is for candidates who have completed OCO Stage 2 and gained sufficient registered operating time on offshore cranes.
Bulgaria contacts
Varna, Bulgaria, 9000
This section provides a summary of the assessment process at Stage 3 level where the candidates assessed on his skills as a crane operator.
The candidate is fully briefed on the assessment format but does not receive any form of prior tuition, unless the assessment is being delivered in conjunction with a training programme.
Crane Operator Stage 3 Assessment Format
The Assessor will accompany the crane operator into the cab and ask the operator to "familiarise" him with the crane as if he were handling it over to a new member on board. Points to be noted will include, but not be limited to:
- use and understanding of load indicator functions, both static and dynamic modes
- limiting devices
- drive train
- wires fitted to the crane in use
- crane controls
- understanding of the crane operator's responsibilities under LOLER regulations or prevailing legislation
Through the caliber of response, the assessor can identify any areas of weakness in the operator's knowledge of the equipment, safety systems or company operating procedures.
The practical assessment will be structured, where possible, around normal operations, scheduled to coincide with the arrival of a supply vessel.
The Instructor will visually check whether the system has been adjusted to reflect differing operating criteria, i.e. sea state, then leave the cab and observe.
The operator will undertake a series of lifts to demonstrate his ability to:
- operate the crane in a safe manner, displaying awareness of any conflicting activity
- control the crane whilst operating unloaded and with load on hook
- demonstrate the ability to remove swing from the load
- follow instructions given by the banksman through hand signals and radio contact
Following liaison with the client representative, a suitable opportunity will be identified for the crane operator to complete a multi-choice theoretical examination to identify the extent of his underpinning knowledge of crane operations. The minimum pass mark is set at 80%.
Successful completion of the assessment process allows operators to carry out all lifts unsupervised
Requirements
Personnel with Stage 2 and further experience under supervision or with proven verifiable experience
Reviews - Offshore crane operator course. Stage 3
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Excellent and professional performance on all courses. High level of education. Recommend! (Posted on 8/15/2025) - I’m absolutely content of the course passed.
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Today I’ve passed the re-assessment OCO stage 3 course in LERUS Training Center Bulgaria. My assessor’s name was Anton Matveyev. I stayed satisfied of all aspects of the training. Theoretical part is complete. We had thorough discussion regarding all key aspects of crane operations and maintenance what definitely helps to realize questionnaire on theoretical exam. The practical facility is also quite realistic. I’ve been fulfilling quite similar tasks to real operations at sea. In general its friendly atmosphere all around starting from reception and closing with delicious lunch on demand which is included in the price of the course.
Good luck to you guys in your heavy and useful work! Will definitely come back to you again in two years. (Posted on 8/14/2025) - Thank you!
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The OCO Stage 3 re-assessment course was conducted by the highly skilled professional instructor, Anton Matveyev. Each aspect of the course was meticulously explained and comprehensible. I wholeheartedly recommend Lerus Training Centre to all my colleagues. (Posted on 2/28/2025) - 5
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Perfect.No other words to describe the instructor Oryekhov and rhe manner of his style of teaching.Good facilities, equipment,food and attitude from the rest of the Lerus -Varna training crew. (Posted on 12/20/2024) - OCO STAGE 3
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I would like to note the high level of knowledge and professionalism of instructor Andrey Orekhov. He conveyed the information very clearly and also gave advice from personal experience. This will definitely be useful to me in the future. All the staff is tactful and polite. (Posted on 12/15/2024) - It’s a very good assessment
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Ive just done s3 assessment and I like the professional approach of Mr. Andrei, who is the assessor. Hopefully I would do reassement in Lerus in future (Posted on 10/19/2024) - Stage3
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Good base with professional teachers and reception always with current and timely information (Posted on 9/25/2024) - wonderful
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wonderful setting and conduct of the lecture.
thank you for the professional level (Posted on 9/25/2024) - Best recommendation for Lerus Bulgaria and OCO Stage 3 course
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Thank you for a very good and full of necessary and needed knowledge for Crane Operator Stage 3. Really appreciate to get possibility to do OCO Stage 3 Certificate in Lerus Bulgaria and assessor Andrei. (Posted on 7/26/2024) - Crane Operator Stage 3
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I am very pleased with the training center. Organization of the educational process, personnel, especially instructors assessors. The whole process, both training and practical, is at a high level. Technical capabilities provide a complete picture of the real situation, which allows you to completely immerse yourself in the reality of the situation. Well-chosen situations and tasks on the simulator make it possible to remember and practice the entire training course and apply all the skills to complete practical tasks. (Posted on 7/20/2024) - Oco stage 3
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Very professional, good facility. Good instruction.
Food and facilities nice. (Posted on 7/20/2024) - Crane Op Stage3
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I would like to say many many thanks to our instructor. Very professional and very very helpful. Thank you very much Mr Oryekhov (Posted on 7/4/2024) - Very interesting
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Course was very interesting and gives me more knowledge which will be very helpful in next steps of my career. Nice atmosphere and very friendly instructor. (Posted on 5/8/2024) - Excellent
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This is my second time with Lerus and All what I can say - perfectly managed course, satisfaction to be there with a such great team. (Posted on 5/7/2024) - 5
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Very professional organized, Andrey is a great instructor whit big experience! (Posted on 4/23/2024) - 5
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Many thanks to Andrey, a very qualified instructor. (Posted on 4/23/2024) - OCO re-assessment
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The OCO Stage 3 re-assessment course was performed by professional instructor Anton Matveyev.
All parts of course were explained and clearly understood.
I recommend Lerus training center to all my colleagues (Posted on 1/26/2024) - Perfect
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The OCO Stage 3 re-assessment course was performed by professional instructor Anton Matveyev. All parts of course were excellent explained and clearly understood.
I recommend Lerus training center to all my colleagues
(Posted on 1/21/2024) - Lerus is the best!
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Great course, great teacher. High class professionals.
Thank you!! (Posted on 1/17/2024) - Assessors in the Lerus training centre are professionals!
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The level of training and knowledge provided here is much higher than in other training centers, you know who I mean.
Assessor Anton is a top-level professional!
Thank you for your work and for giving knowledge to people!
I definitely recommend Lerus training centre! (Posted on 1/12/2024)
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