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