Course Content

Theory:

Introduction to the course

Operators Safety Code

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Power Point Presentation / Safety Videos

Pre-Shift Inspections

Introduction to the Crane

Controls and Instruments

Lifting Equipment eg Slings / Shackles

Slinging Technique / Signalling

Safe Operation Of the Crane

Safe Working Loads (SWL)

Dynamic Risk Assessment / Hazard Perception

Theory Test

Practical:

Controls and Instruments

Pre-Use Inspection

Choice of correct Lifting Equipment

Load Assessment  Establishing weight / Centre of Gravity

Slinging of load 

Signalling

Lifting / Transporting / Safe Siting / Lowering of loads

Correction of load swing

Safe parking  / stowing of Crane

Practical Test 

After course completion:

Upon successful completion of the training course, delegates will receive a Certificate of Basic Training for the type of Crane that has been operated during training.

Successful delegates will be registered onto the AITT (ACORNS)                                       National Operators Registration Scheme Database.

ACORNS Operator Photocards are also available to purchase for a small additional fee.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Operators should complete a Refresher training course for the type of Crane for which they have gained a Certificate of Basic Training.

The Refresher course needs to be completed between 3 to 5 years after the Date of Test of the initial Basic Training course.