LEEA Accredited - Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 (Introductory) Training

Course Description

The LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Operator (Introductory) Training is a 5-day course, and is intended for personnel who have little or no crane operating experience and wish to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of offshore crane operations.

Why choose this course?

Choosing our LEEA Accredited - Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 (Introductory) Training opens the door to a wealth of benefits. Here's why you should consider this training course:

Industry Recognized Certification: This course provides a LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Operator certificate, which carries international recognition. This empowers you with the credibility to showcase your competence to employers across the globe.

In-depth and Practical Training: Our Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 (Introductory) course is carefully structured to balance theory and practical training, preparing participants for real-world situations. You'll acquire tangible skills in offshore crane operations that you can apply directly on the job.

Expert Trainers: Our trainers are industry veterans with extensive experience. They're not just delivering the course – they've lived it, ensuring you're learning from individuals deeply versed in the nuances of the field.

Safety-Focused: Safety is critical in offshore operations, and our course emphasizes safe working practices. We'll equip you with the necessary knowledge to decrease the likelihood of accidents and contribute to a safer working environment.

LEEA Standards: As a LEEA-accredited course, the training complies with the highest industry standards. This guarantees you're learning current practices that are pertinent, valued, and sought after by employers in the industry.

Career Advancement: This accreditation can enhance your career prospects, creating opportunities for roles that demand this specialized skill set. Distinguish yourself in the job market with a LEEA Offshore Crane Operator certificate.

Enroll today, and set yourself apart in the industry with the advanced knowledge and skills acquired from our course.

Who is the course for?

This course is intended for personnel who have little or no crane operating experience and wish to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of offshore crane operations.

What certificate will i receive?

A LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 Training certificate, which is valid for 1 year, and during the time which the Learner will need to undertake Stage 2 training.

What can the course lead to?

What is the duration of the course?

The duration of the course is 40 hours, over 5 consecutive days.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must also provide evidence of a medical/eye test to confirm their depth of vision and that they are not colour blind.

Training activities contained within this Product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully.

As a minimum, to ensure that prior to participating in practical exercises the learner is declared fit, in that they:

1. Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate; or

2. Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by GSS.

and

Evidence of a medical/eye test to confirm their depth of vision and that they are not colour blind.

What does the course cover?

This course aims to provide the learner, who has little or no previous knowledge or experience in crane operations, with the basic knowledge and skills required of an Offshore Crane Operator.

The key objectives are:

1. To introduce the learner to crane operations terminology.

2. To ensure the learner can identify and explain key elements of relevant legislation.

3. To ensure the learner understands the role and responsibilities of the offshore crane operator and safety implications attached to that role.

4. To ensure the learner understands the main crane controls, safety devices, working limitations, associated hazards and safe work practices of an offshore crane operator.

5. To ensure the learner understands typical crane maintenance and inspection requirements.

6. The learner to practice operating a crane and crane simulator following a basic lifting plan - after receiving instruction from qualified training staff.

Course Summary

Training Objective 1: Introduction to Offshore Crane Operations

Enabling Objective 1. The principles and practices of offshore crane operations

Training Objective 2: Offshore Crane Operations

EO 1. Legislation, regulation and safe systems of work

EO 2. Preparations for a crane lifting operation

EO 3. Conducting Crane Lifting Operations

How is the course assessed?

Knowledge Assessment

The Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding of the candidate can be gleaned from a combination of the following:

a) Written Test

b) Inferred underpinning knowledge and understanding from the practical crane lifting operations, and

c) The assessor questioning the candidate at appropriate times.

Practical Assessment

The Practical Assessment requires the Assessor to observe the candidate perform the specified tasks to the required standard.

Course info

  • Certificate
  • LEEA Certificate - Valid for 1 year

  • Duration
  • 5.0 days

  • Who is it for
  • For personnel who have little or no crane operating experience

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LEEA Accredited - Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 (Advanced) Training
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