Theory
- knowledge of various cranes and their applications;
thorough knowledge of materials and equipment used for performing hoisting activities, perceiving wear and tear, performance of daily maintenance and inspection of those materials and equipment;
- thorough knowledge of operation and daily maintenance of engines and apparatus used on cranes;
- knowledge of physics, mechanics, electrics and hydraulics;
- knowledge of calculation of weights of loads and the ability to apply load radius diagrams;
- knowledge of standards and regulations related to the job;
- knowledge of procedures applicable to transportation of persons by means of a crane.
Practice
- application of standard hand and arm signals;
- moving loads, different in type and weight in at least two or more concurrent crane movements;
- recognize electrical, hydraulic and/or mechanical defects and faults;
- safety inspections of cranes and their support;
- crane maintenance;
- attaching loads)
- moving loads horizontally;
- placing and following loads on a moving platform;
- applying safety precautions during all mentioned activities;
- keeping a crane book up-to-date.
Results
To qualify for the refresher training the employee must make every year at least 10 hours with the crane. These hours should be registered by the OIM.
The student concludes the refresher training with a theoretical and practical test. If this assessment is positive, the student receives a new NOGEPA Certificate of Registration & Expertise with a fixed period of validity of 4 years.
The training course Crane operator offshore installation (1.2) is registered by NOGEPA. Our training course Crane operator offshore installations (1.2) is given conform OPITO and OMHEC guidelines are accredited by NOGEPA.