Objective

The Sparrows Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 assessment verifies that individuals have the ability to consistently, independently and safely perform this safety critical role. The course covers advanced knowledge and demonstration of operating ability. Successful completion enables delegates to carry out deck lifts unsupervised.

Target Group

The Sparrows Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 Training & Assessment is designed for personnel who have completed the Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 or equivalent standard or personnel who hold verifiable evidence to demonstrate that they have been operating cranes e.g. mobile cranes/tower cranes.

Prerequisites

Delegates are required to provide evidence of their existing Stage 1 qualification and workplace experience which is to be verified before undertaking the Stage 2 course.

Examination

Delegates who successfully pass the final day assessment will receive their Sparrows Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 assessment certificate. They will also receive a Stage 2 Logbook which should be completed with around 90 hours of supervised lifts if they wish to progress to Stage 3.

The certification is valid for two years. If the delegate does not complete Stage 3 before this certificate expires, they are required to undertake the Stage 2 Re-assessment to remain certified and ensure ongoing competence.

Course Contents

The course covers:
• 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:
o Contribute to integrated safe systems of work
o Carry out pre-start checks and inspections
o Lift, transfer and position loads
o Respond to hand signals and radio instruction.

An assessment is carried out on the final day.