Aims and outcomes

This course is designed to give participants the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a crane safely and efficiently on an offshore facility or vessel. Crane operators may undertake transfer of equipment to and from support vessels; transfer of personnel using appropriate approved equipment; safe management of loads during diving operations and other complex lifts at sea.

Candidates will be able to:

• Follow workplace lifting and risk management procedures
• ensure lifts are conducted within operational/environmental limits
• verify the integrity of the crane prior to use
• check communications
• verify that cargo meets company lifting standards
• establish lifting/discharge sequence
• conduct the lift safely.

Pre requisite

Candidates must hold qualifications in Rigger/Banksman/Crane Chaser or land based cranes (eg. Tower Crane).

Course Content

The Offshore Crane course is mapped to the nationally recognised unit of competency:

PMASUP305A Operate Offshore Cranes, including:

• Local lifting legislation, British Standards and/or Australian Standards, Norsok Standard R-003 and company procedures
• Company risk management procedures and lifting risk control
• Plan and prepare for lifting – Determine job requirements; hazards, environmental requirements for the lift; suitability of load; correct selection and inspection of equipment and resources; safety and environmental requirements; contingency plans; safe working area requirements.
• Conduct routine checks of the crane - pre-operational equipment checks; start up procedures and check crane controls; communication systems; emergency safety devices.
• Communicate with work group - Communicate job sequencing; advising team members; identify and use various communication methods.
• Operate crane offshore – determine load destination and check landing area; conduct trial lifts; lift, move and place loads; response to changes; communicate to coordinate safe movement.
• Shutdown crane and review operations – clear and dispose of materials; shut down crane; complete work completion procedures; Review operations, report and record findings.

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded the Nationally Recognised unit of competency, PMASUP305A Operate Offshore Cranes recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Duration

5 days – for Inexperienced Operators
3 days (Offshore Endorsement) – for Experienced Operators

Maximum Participants

8 persons

Other Cranes

Please contact the Site Skills Training on 08 6500 0114 regarding other cranes and crane licences, including:

• Vehicle Loading Cranes (eg. Hiab)
• Non-Slewing Cranes (eg. Franna)
• Bridge and Gantry Cranes
• Electric Overhead Travelling Crane
• Personnel and Materials Hoist
• Tower Crane