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The A60 Crane Operator Course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to operate a mobile crane safely and effectively on construction sites. It focuses on operational techniques, safety standards, and site-specific requirements.

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Pre-Use Checks
Conduct thorough inspections to ensure crane readiness and safety compliance.
Configuring and Setting the Mobile Crane for Travel
Prepare the crane for movement on-site and on highways, adhering to safety standards.
Traveling to the Area of Work
Safely manoeuvre the crane to designated work areas, considering site-specific requirements.
Manoeuvring in Confined Spaces
Techniques for operating and manoeuvring the crane in tight or restricted areas.
Configuring for Lifting Duties
Set up the crane for various lifting tasks, ensuring stability and adherence to guidelines.
Deploying Outriggers
Correctly position outriggers based on specific requirements to maintain stability during lifts.
Proximity Hazards and Services
Identify and manage potential hazards, including underground and overhead services.
Rated Capacity Indicators (RCI)
Programming and using RCIs for accurate load measurements and safe lifting operations.
Lifting and Placing Loads
Mastery of lifting techniques, including full radius and slewing capabilities for precise load placement.
Adjusting Rope on Hook Block
Changing the number of rope falls on the hook block for various load requirements.
Minimising Load Swing
Techniques for controlling load movement and reducing swinging during lifting and travel.
Machine Travel with Loads (Where Applicable)
Safely moving loads using the crane’s travel functions when applicable.
Maintaining Safe Working Situations
Continual awareness and application of safety measures throughout crane operations.
Compliance with Signals and Instructions
Understanding and following hand signals, radio commands, and on-site instructions.
Rigging and De-Rigging Procedures
Procedures for fitting and removing fly jibs or boom extensions.
Dismantling for Movement
Preparing and securing the crane for relocation to another area or site.
Shut Down and Securing Procedures
Safely shutting down and securing the crane post-operation to ensure equipment integrity.

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Good understanding of spoken and written English.
To enrol on the course, candidates need to have passed the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test within the last two years. If you haven’t taken the test yet, there’s no need to worry—our centre is an approved CITB testing facility, and we’d be happy to assist you with booking your test to ensure everything is in place before the course begins.

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