Objective

The aim of the Sparrows Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 is to deliver basic knowledge and control skills, providing a foundation for safe crane operations and advancing the candidate to Stage 2.

Target Group

The Sparrows Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 training programme is designed for personnel that have little or no crane operating experience and wish to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of offshore crane operations.

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for novice operators who have no previous experience.

Examination

Candidates who complete the course will receive their Sparrows Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 certificate.

The certification is valid for two years. If the candidate does not complete Stage 2 before this certificate expires, they are required to repeat Stage 1 to remain certified and ensure ongoing competence.

Course Contents

The candidates will undertake classroom theory learning covering:
• Health and safety legislation
• Basic crane terminology
• Principles of stability
• Basic mechanical principles
• Safety devices
• Safe working loads
• British standard hand signals
• Rated capacity indicators
• Pre-operational checks/shutdown procedure
• Introduction to wire ropes

Practical instruction covering the operating techniques to:
• Contribute to integrated safe systems of work
• Carry out pre-start checks and inspections
• Lift, transfer and position loads
• Respond to hand signals and radio instruction