Training Courses

Experienced Operators Programme for Crawler Crane (A FÁS Certified Course)

Candidate Requirement:

Candidates for this programme must have at least six months full time experience as a crawler crane operator within the previous two years and have completed the CSCS New Entrants programme. Candidates must have completed the CSCS Slinger/Signaller course.
Candidates must also possess the FÁS Safe Pass Registration Card.
Candidates must be over 18 Years of Age.

Course Objective:

To provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and attitudes associated with crawler crane operations and to obtain the appropriate certification.

Course Content:

Candidates will undertake a 3 hour corrective training session with the course instructor.Corrective training cannot give skills and knowledge not held, but allows the experienced operator to eliminate ‘bad habits’ gained on site.On completion of any corrective training, candidates are allowed 45 minutes to undertake a multi-choice question paper.The candidate must complete all practical tasks within 2 hours

On the practical test the candidate will demonstrate tasks with the crawler crane.

The Candidate needs to:
  • Carry out full pre-start and running checks on the crane in accordance with manufacturers requirements.
  • Prepare the crane for road travel, and drive to the lifting area. Whilst travelling, the crane must pass through a restriction with a clearance of no more than the cranes width plus 800 mm.
  • Position and set the crane to lift and move Load 1 which must be located at minimum radius. Keep the load at 1 metre above ground level and place in a position which requires the crane to be at 80% of maximum reach.
  • Position and set the crane to lift and move Load 2 from ground level, and land in a designated position at least 2 metres above ground level. There must be a change in radius.On completion land the load at the original start point completing 360 degrees of rotation.
  • Travel a minimum of 10 metres and execute a right hand turn, to a given point.
  • Set the crane to lift Load 3. The load is to be positioned at minimum radius. Lift Load 3 and rotate the crane through a minimum of 360 degrees keeping minimum radius.
  • Set the crane to lift Load 3 using the hitch point(s) at the end. Lift Load 3 to stand vertically on one of its ends. When vertical to the satisfaction of the examiner, replace back to ground level and detach the load.
  • Position and set the crane to lift and move a load from a designated position, and land in a position out of sight of the candidate.
  • Retrieve a 2 metre swing that has been induced, for a minimum of 1 x swing in a left to right plane and a minimum of 1 x swing in a forward to reverse plane.
  • On completion of all the lifting tasks, configure the crane for travel.
  • Travel the crane to a park position, shut down and secure
Certification: A FETAC National Certificate and CSCS card, which is valid for 5 years, will be awarded to each successful participant on this course.
Duration: 1 Day
Number of Participants: 2


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