Due to COVID Restrictions, all holders Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2, 3 have opportunities to refresh their certificates by online reassessment . Validity will be for one year.
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.
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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
Sea-states and weather conditions “Snatch” lifting Basic terminology
Lifting Equipment and Typical Loads
Safe use of slings, shackles, cargo nets, personnel baskets Weight estimation and conversion
Maintenance General/First Line
Principles Operator knowledge Logs and records
PRACTICAL SECTION
Pre-operational checks Operational/function tests System checks Shutdown procedures Load movement Height and distance judgment Simultaneous multi-function control Use of personnel baskets Deployment and recovery of bulk hoses
