The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to ensure safety awareness when using cranes and hoists in service operations and ensure that wind industry personal can safely operate common types of small, fixed cranes (eg 8 metric tons/ metre) and fixed hoists in the wind industry onshore and offshore when following manufactures’ manuals and relevant documentation and legislation.
After having successfully completed this Crane and Hoist Basic User Module, the participants will have the ability to take responsibility as a basic user to safely operate common types of fixed cranes and hoists in WTG environment on basic lifts while following manufactures’ manuals and relevant documentation and legislation.
GWO Crane & Hoist Basic User
Course Overview
Prerequisites
All personnel participating must meet the participant prerequisites described in the GWO Requirements for Training.
A valid GWO Crane and Hoist Basic User training record (or similar brand specific crane and hoist user training) is a
prerequisite for participating in the Crane and Hoist Inspection and Maintenance module.
Course Content
Training in accordance with this Crane and Hoist Training Standard will enable wind industry personal to safely operate, inspect and maintain common types of fixed, small cranes and hoists in the wind industry by following manufactures manuals, documentation, and relevant legislation.
Target Audience
Personnel working within the wind industry where the use of lifting equipment to a limited size (eg 8 metric tons/metre) is required for moving loads onshore and offshore.
Personnel, who inspect and maintain lifting equipment within the wind industry.
Certification
GWO Certification
Revalidation
There is no revalidation period for this training programme but refresher training is recommended every 2 years or in line with company requirements.
Items To Bring
Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport
Health Prerequisites
Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement
GWO Crane & Hoist Basic User
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