Objective

The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to ensure safety awareness when using cranes and hoists in service operations and ensure that wind industry personal can safely operate common types of small, fixed cranes (eg 8 metric tons/ metre) and fixed hoists in the wind industry onshore and offshore when following manufactures’ manuals and relevant documentation and legislation.

After having successfully completed this Crane and Hoist Basic User Module, the participants will have the ability to take responsibility as a basic user to safely operate common types of fixed cranes and hoists in WTG environment on basic lifts while following manufactures’ manuals and relevant documentation and legislation.

Target Group

Personnel working within the wind industry conducting pre-planned basic lifting operations onshore and offshore using common types of cranes and hoists and following established procedures.

GWO members agree that everyone working on one of their properties (wind turbine generators, sub stations, etc.) shall complete Crane and Hoist courses relevant for their assignments.

Prerequisites

Not Applicable for this training standard

Examination

Following successful completion of this training course participants will be awarded a GWO approved certificate and have the training record uploaded into WINDA. There is no expiry date for this training certificate.

Course Contents

Theory:
Legislation & lifting equipment related documentation
Lifting plan and risk assessment
Safety
Lifting equipment
Lifting accessories

Practical:
Pre-operation
Lifting operation
Post lifting