Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the principles and types of mobile cranes and their components.
• Learn crane safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Develop skills to conduct pre-operational checks and routine maintenance of mobile cranes.
• Learn how to perform proper load calculations and lifting plans.
• Understand the importance of load charts and their application in safe crane operations.
• Gain hands-on experience in operating mobile cranes safely under varying conditions.
• Prepare for certification as a qualified mobile crane operator, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Mobile Crane Operation

• Overview of mobile cranes: Types, components, and uses (e.g., truck-mounted, rough terrain, all-terrain cranes).
• Crane terminology and basic principles of lifting and load movement.
• Understanding crane capacities: Safe working loads, lifting limits, and load charts.
• Regulatory frameworks and industry standards (OSHA, ASME, API, local regulations).
• Importance of crane safety and the role of the crane operator in maintaining safety on site.
• Introduction to crane controls and basic operational functions.

Day 2: Safety Procedures and Risk Management

• Crane operator safety protocols: Personal protective equipment (PPE), signaling, and hazard awareness.
• Site safety: Identifying potential hazards in crane operations (overhead obstructions, ground conditions, weather).
• Crane setup and stability: Ensuring proper ground preparation and the use of outriggers.
• Load stability and rigging principles: Proper rigging techniques for safe lifting.
• The importance of crane operator communication with the ground crew and site personnel.
• Emergency response procedures: What to do in case of equipment failure, accidents, or adverse conditions.

Day 3: Crane Inspections and Load Calculations

• Daily pre-operational checks and routine inspections: Identifying mechanical issues and hazards.
• Understanding crane load charts: Reading and interpreting load limits for different configurations.
• Calculating the lifting capacity based on load radius and angle.
• Identifying factors that affect lifting capacities: Ground conditions, wind speed, and boom length.
• The importance of maintaining accurate lifting logs and reports.

Day 4: Crane Operations and Practical Application

• Operating the crane in various conditions: Maneuvering in tight spaces, lifting in windy conditions, and high-angle lifts.
• Using signaling equipment effectively: Understanding crane signals and communication with ground personnel.
• Crane operations in real-world scenarios: Managing complex lifts and ensuring load safety.
• Troubleshooting common operational issues during crane operation.
• Practicing safety drills and emergency maneuvers.

Day 5: Crane Operation Review, Test, and Certification Preparation

• Review of key course concepts: Crane components, safety protocols, and operational techniques.
• Written exam: Testing knowledge of crane safety, load calculations, and regulations.
• Certification preparation: Understanding the certification process and next steps.
• Q&A and final course evaluation: Discussing the course content and addressing any remaining questions.

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions