Overhead Crane Training | AITT Accredited Courses

Nationwide Training with AITT  Accreditation

Our Overhead Crane Operator Training course is designed for individuals responsible for operating overhead cranes, including pendant, radio, or infrared-controlled systems. Delivered by our team of experienced instructors across the UK, this course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to ensure safe and efficient crane operations.​

Course Overview

• Duration: 1-2 Days (Cab Controlled Cranes may take up to 5 Days)

• Location: Nationwide (On-site)

• Accreditation: AITT Accreditation

• Target Audience: Personnel involved in overhead crane operations​

Course Content

Participants will gain knowledge and practical experience in:

• Duties and responsibilities of personnel associated with lifting operations

• Operator safety during lifting operations in the workplace

• Theory of load weight estimation, sling angles, safe working loads, and working load limits

• Routine lift planning procedures and documentation

• Design and purpose of lifting accessories and overhead cranes

• Identification and inspection of lifting accessories and equipment

• Reporting of defects

• Methods of marking and rating for lifting accessories and overhead cranes

• Pre-use inspection of overhead cranes and lifting accessories

• Basic crane controls and movement (loaded & unloaded, controlling load swing)

• Practical slinging and movement of workplace loads

• Selection of lifting accessories for multi-legged lifting operations

• Use of hand signals and tag lining procedures for directing and controlling loads

• Landing of loads, sling removal, correct storage, and protection of lifting accessories

• Isolation and parking of overhead travelling cranes