Offshore crane operator course. Stage 2

Designed to suit personnel with Stage 1 and further experience under supervision or with proven verifiable experience, the course covers advanced knowledge and demonstration of operating ability. Successful completion enables delegates to carry out deck lifts unsupervised.

THEORY SECTION

Introduction

Instructor/trainee
Training Centre Emergency Procedures
Appraisal of delegate experience

Legislation / ACOP / Guidance Notes / Standards

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
S.I. 2307 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations 1998
Other supporting legislation and Standards

Crane (General)

Types and differences
Principles of stability
Simple mechanics applicable to cranes
Converted cranes
Purpose built pedestal cranes
Transmission systems
Control systems
Speed and power limitations
Safety devices

Safe Load Indicators / Rated Capacity Indicators

MIPEG
Weighload / Wylie
Ekco
Pat
Others

Crane Operation

Pre-start checks
Pre-operational checks
Checks during operation
Emergency procedures
Practical problems

Wire Ropes

Construction and specification
Wear and deterioration, maintenance
Inspection and tests

Safe Working Loads / Working Load Limits

Capacity charts
Static loads
Dynamic conditions
Shock loads
Wind speeds and pressures
Factors affecting lifting capacity

Service and Support Vessels

Sea-states and weather
“Snatch” lifting
Basic terminology

Lifting Equipment and Typical Loads

Safe use of slings, shackles, cargo nets, personnel
Weight estimation and conversion

Maintenance General/First Line

Principles
Operator knowledge
Logs and records