The truck mounted crane course is designed for both novice and experienced operators. Learners who meet the specific outcomes and assessment criteria will be permitted to operate a truck mounted crane, up to a rated capacity stipulated on the certificate issued.
Entry requirements
Candidates must be 18 years and over, holders of a Grade 10 certificate or equivalent qualification and have a national driver license.
For any queries regarding the requirements and conditions of truck mounted crane training, contact our skills development advisor for more information.
Materials handling and lifting operations training
Truck mounted crane training course
Crane operator training
Course content
Legislation
We take learners over the legal responsibilities in a nutshell, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Mine Health and Safety Act of 1996 and the use of protective clothing.
Components and checks for a truck mounted crane
We discuss the parts and workings of the truck mounted crane, lifting components, the crane controls, components and checks, crane and truck inspection, pre-operational inspection checklist and close-down checks.
Operating the truck mounted crane
We take the learners through the principle of leverage, preparing for operation, operating the crane and stowing the crane.
Lifting and handling loads with a truck mounted crane
We talk about lifting safety, preventing load falls, contact with loads, tag-lines, danger zones, Beaufort wind scale, contact with high voltage, hand signals, lifting loads and load charts.
Safety rules for a truck mounted crane
We outline the legal responsibilities in a nutshell, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Driven Machinery Regulations, 1988, Construction Regulations, 2003, Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 Lifting Equipment Regulations and General Machinery Regulations, protective clothing, load safety, handling cargo with pictorial markers and hazardous cargo.
Wire ropes
We go through the elements, handling and care of wire rope.
Drums and sheaves
Drums and sheaves, the principle of leverage and mechanical advantage.
Inspecting rigging hardware
We outline the maintenance of log books, inspection of wire ropes and wire/chain/webbing slings, causes of failure, inspection criteria for wire rope removal, hooks, shackling and the handling and storage of lifting tackle.
Slings and loads
We discuss types of shackles, selecting, assembling and using a shackle, selecting slings, load attaching devices, sling safety, lifting tackle precautions, centre of gravity, balancing the load, weight of load, safe slinging methods and chain sling angles.
Assessment methods
We conduct a formative theoretical assessment at the beginning of the course to gauge the learner’s initial understanding (novices only). At the end of the training, a summative theoretical and practical application assessment is conducted, to find if the learner is competent; if not, additional developmental areas are identified and suggested.