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.

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 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.

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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Related Courses

LEEA Accredited - Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 (Advanced) Training
LEEA Accredited - Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Assessment/ Reassessment

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