LANTRA Lifting Supervisor / Crane Supervisor Course

Course Aim:

The aim of this course is to enable participants to evaluate and supervise a site specific lift plan including choice of lifting appliance and accessories which are required to carry out the task safely and efficiently in line with relevant and current legislation and codes of practice.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Understand the legislation and certification applicable to the Industry in Ireland.
• Know the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in lifting operations
• Be able to choose the correct lifting appliance and accessories to be used.
• Be able to supervise and implement the lift plan to suit site requirements.

• Legislation ‐ Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, Safety, Health & Welfare at Work General Applications 2007, Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Construction Regulations 2013
• Codes of practice ‐ National Standards for the safe use of Cranes in Ireland 360:2019, Code of practice for the safe use with of tower cranes & self-erecting cranes 361:2013– with reference to parts of BS7121 (UK crane reference material) & Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Overhead Electricity Lines
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations – Appointed Person/Crane Co-Ordinator, Crane/Lift Supervisor, Crane Operator, Slinger Signaler
• Crane appreciation ‐ crane types, capabilities and limitations /choosing the right crane for the job
• Duty charts – understanding and interpretation
• Crane terminology – understanding the language used in the industry
• Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories – 6 monthly, 12 monthly, lifting people
• Crane stability/ground conditions – Ground Pressure Calculations, Working near Excavations/Trenches
• Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL) – Understanding the crane SLI
• Lifting accessories – choosing the correct accessories for the job
• Types of accessories and use –  different types and capabilities
• Slinging techniques – SWL of accessories, reductions in SWL
• Down rating of accessories – Mode Factors – 2 leg and 4 leg
• Sling angles – max angles of use – pressure in legs/slings
• Wind Pressure Calculation – Effects of wind on a load
• Communications – hand signals, two way radio, crash radios-crane co-ordination
• Supervising a lifting operation – Following & Implementing a site specific lift plan including a risk assessment, method statement, toolbox talk

Day 1

• Legislation & Codes of Practice
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Crane Appreciation
• Duty Charts & Crane Terminology
• Documentation
• Crane Stability/Ground Conditions
• Crane SLI
• Lifting Accessories &  Types of accessories
• Slinging Techniques
• Down Rating of accessories
• Sling Angles
• Communication & Co-Ordination

Day 2

• Planning a Lifting operation following a lift plan
• Implementing & Supervising a full lift plan on site.
• Crane Supervisor Assessment
• Examination Paper

The Lantra Lifting Supervisor Programme is delivered blended via Zoom and on site as per below:

Day 1 – Virtual Classroom via Zoom

Day 2 – On Site Training Centre, Lecarrow, Kilglass, Co. Roscommon

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This course has two assessments:

• Exam Paper assessment comprising of 40 Questions – 75% Pass Required
• Practical on Site Crane Supervisor assessment

Failure of either exam is deemed to be a failure of the course

Upon sucessful completion candidates will receive:

• Lantra Lift Supervisor / Crane Coordinator Certificate
• Lantra Lift Supervisor / Crane Coordinator Card which is valid for 4 years.
• 14 Structured CPD points

Please note:  Candidates must complete a one day refresher every 4 years.

For All Enquiries or Course Bookings Contact:

Conor Greham: 01 4066031 / [email protected]

Robert Butler: 01 4066071 / [email protected]