This comprehensive course for gantry, overhead or bridge cranes delivers essential knowledge and practical guidance for operators who want to maintain and enhance their skills in safely operating cranes. 

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for overhead/bridge and gantry crane operators of all experience levels. You'll see real examples of common problems and how to handle them, plus get practical tips from experienced operators who've dealt with challenging situations.

It's also important that supervisors understand the content of the course.

What will you learn from this course?

By the end of the course, you'll feel more confident in your ability to operate your crane safely and efficiently, handle difficult loads, and deal with any problems that come up during your shift.

• Check your crane is safe to operate each time you start your shift by knowing exactly what to look for and what to test

• Calculate the weight a crane can safely lift in different situations, without having to guess or take risks

• Spot problems with slings, chains and hooks before they fail and cause an accident

• Control loads better, especially tricky ones that might swing or need careful handling

• Know what to do in difficult scenarios or when things go wrong

• Work more smoothly and efficiently while staying safe

FAQ’s

Is online training effective for practical skills?

Practical training is putting theory into practice. You can't bake a cake without knowing the ingredients, and you can't operate a gantry crane safely unless you know how to assess the load, sling it and operate the crane. There are many nuances to operating a gantry crane and even people who have used one for 20 years will find something new in this course. Plus, it refreshes your knowledge of things you may have forgotten. Practical supervision is done at the end in line with the best practices; you get to put your knowledge into action.

Who developed the course and does it align with industry best practice?

The course content aligns with New Zealand's Approved Code of Practice for Load-Lifting Rigging, the Approved Code of Practice for Cranes, and current WorkSafe guidelines. It was developed in consultation with industry experts and incorporates established best practices.

What's the difference between a gantry crane and an overhead or bridge crane?

Gantry crane is the catch-all term, but it specifically refers to a crane supported on two legs that are on rails. Overhead or bridge cranes are supported on runways attached to the building. But they're all usually called gantry cranes.