GWO Crane & Hoist Basic User

Duration 2 Days
Cost £708.00pp (inc VAT)
Locations England - Newcastle, England - Teesside

Course Overview

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.

Course Structure

Training in accordance with this Crane and Hoist Training Standard will enable wind industry personal to safely operate,
inspect and maintain common types of fixed, small cranes and hoists in the wind industry by following manufactures
manuals, documentation, and relevant legislation.

Prerequisites

All personnel participating must meet the participant prerequisites described in the GWO Requirements for Training.
A valid GWO Crane and Hoist Basic User training record (or similar brand specific crane and hoist user training) is a
prerequisite for participating in the Crane and Hoist Inspection and Maintenance module.

Course Content

Target Audience

Personnel working within the wind industry where the use of lifting equipment to a limited size (eg 8 metric
tons/metre) is required for moving loads onshore and offshore.

Personnel, who inspect and maintain lifting equipment within the wind industry.

Certification

GWO Certification

Items To Bring

Photograph ID and PPE (Please make sure to bring safety work boots).