Overhead Crane Training Accredited by ITSSAR at Customers’ Warehouse

At HL Training, our overhead crane training course focuses on equipping you and your team with the necessary skills to operate overhead electric cranes safely while adhering to the standards set out by our accreditation partners.

Whether you are new to crane operation or hoping to become an overhead crane instructor, our comprehensive training courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to operate an electric crane efficiently in various industrial environments.

Overhead Gantry Crane Course Information

HL Training Services offers Overhead Crane training for instructors and operators off-site at your company base or at our course centre in Bristol.

Training is carried out by instructors accredited by ITSSAR (Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register), a founding member of the ABA Workplace Transport, which sets the standard for training within the industry. Our forklift trainers are also AITT and RTITB accredited.

This overhead Crane training course aims to ensure that the candidates have the skills to safely operate remote or pendant cranes (or both, depending on your requirements).

Crane Safety Training Course Modules

When you choose to take part in our overhead crane training course, we will ensure to equip with the knowledge and skills associated with the following:

HSE regulations
Employer and employee responsibilities
LOLER
PUWER
Safe working practices (assessing and lifting loads)
Competent understanding and use of lifting tackle
Crane signals, including overload warning signals
How to operate in the presence of pedestrians
Slinging
Risk Assessments (causes of accidents and how to prevent them)
Operator Safety Code
Pre-use checks (including test) on lifting accessories
Care & maintenance

At the end of the training course, you will be tasked with a theoretical and practical test to ensure that you have acquired the necessary expertise and competence to operate an overhead crane safely.

Overhead Crane Training Course Requirements

Candidates should be willing to learn all aspects of the training course, including the theoretical and practical aspects, and the ability to work as a team.

It is important that all candidates, equipment, and facilities (e.g., room to conduct theoretical lessons and testing) are available for the entire course duration.

Please Note: We can tailor training to the type of Overhead Crane you have and make it job-specific, too. This will help best equip the candidates for their specific job needs.

Course Outcome

Each candidate will receive an ITSSAR Accredited A4 certificate for successfully completing the Overhead Crane training course. (The certificate is the legal document)

ITSSAR Course Timings

At HL Training, we understand that there will be individual requirements from a training course, depending on the level of training and experience they already have. This is why we have created 3 types of overhead gantry crane training courses that can be individually tailored to meet your needs.

Novice Operator: An individual with little or no experience operating an overhead crane. The course accepts up to 3 candidates at a time and runs for 2 days.

Experienced Operator: An individual with relevant experience operating an overhead crane but no formal training. This course accepts up to 3 candidates at a time and runs for 1 day.

Refresher Operator: This course is for operators who have held their overhead crane certificate for over 3 years and require a knowledge and skill refresher. This course accepts up to 3 candidates at a time and runs for 1 day.

Benefits of Crane Operator & Instructor Training

Safe Operation: Our course teaches operators and aspiring instructors the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate overhead cranes, whether remote or pendant cranes.

Increased Productivity: Our training course promotes greater workplace productivity through a more effective approach to crane operating.

Cost-Saving: By teaching correct care and maintenance methods for your overhead gantry crane, you will save costs by avoiding any sudden breakdowns leading to costly repairs.

Adherence to Regulations: Our training courses are accredited by the relevant partners, ensuring they conform to the relevant safety procedures, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Why Choose HL Training?

When you choose to complete your overhead crane training with HL Training, you will experience the highest level of training with our expert training team, which will equip you to safely and effectively operate your crane. We proudly deliver off-site and in-house accredited training designed to suit your individual requirements. Whether you are a novice hoping to learn the ropes of operating an overhead crane or an experienced crane operator dreaming of becoming an instructor, we have the perfect array of training courses available. Learn more about our training courses.

Overhead Crane Training UK FAQS

What is an overhead crane?

An overhead crane is a piece of machinery designed to safely and efficiently lift and move heavy objects from one location to another. These cranes are most commonly used in the manufacturing, mining, steel production, chemical processing, and recycling industries.

Do you need training to use an overhead crane?

Operators must achieve a good level of understanding and skills to ensure the safe operation of an overhead crane, as outlined in the HSE publications of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

How often should overhead cranes be inspected?

It is a legal requirement that your crane be officially inspected at least once a year. However, your training course will teach you how to conduct daily inspections and the correct care and maintenance to ensure the crane runs smoothly and safely all year round.

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