Swing Collum Jib Crane Training

Swing Column Jib Crane Training


The swing column JIB crane, is a very useful piece of equipment, the employer must provide adequate training in its safe use. Many people are underestimate this pieve of equipment as the controls are relatively easy to understand and use but there is so much more to it.

Our training course covers a range of legislation, pre use checks, lifting accessories and attachments and so much more.

How is someone deemed competent? – training, knowledge and experience.

Are your operators correctly trained in the safe operation of the swing column crane?

Course Type 4-1-1 3-1-1 2-1-1 1-1-1
Novice 7.50 hours 6.50 hours 5.50 hours 4.50 hours
Refresher 6.25 hours 5.25 hours 4.25 hours 3.25 hours
Training course Content
  • Gaining a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as an operator.
  • Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
  • Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
  • Being able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions.
  • Setting up exclusion zone
  • Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for crane use.
  • Conducting all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
  • Preparing the overhead crane for use and operating machine safely and efficiently
  • Environmental considerations
  • Carrying out all end of work and shut down procedures.
Training Course Summary

By the end of course the operator should be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation 
  • Carry out a pre-shift inspection of the forklift truck
  • Understand the causes of instability of the forklift truck and the load
  • load and unload vehicles
  • Operate the forklift truck safely and correctly in accordance with the manufacturers handbook and instruction 
Training Certification
All candidates will be registered on to the RTITB Nors scheme ( national operators registration scheme valid for 3 years
 
Training Refresher Period
Refresher training is recommended after 3 years and the registration can be renewed with RTITB. 
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