Overhead Crane Course

What will I learn?

Learn the most important things about using overhead cranes in this complete course designed for operations professionals. We will look at safety rules, how to maintain the crane, and how to check it to make sure it is safe to use. Understand how much weight the crane can lift, what parts it has, and the different types of cranes. You will also learn how to review what happened after each use and how to keep records. Improve your ability to manage loads, plan the route for the crane, and avoid things in the way. Learn the best ways to control the crane, use signals, and talk to others to make sure lifting is done safely. Become an expert and make the workplace safer today.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Learn at your own pace, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills as listed below

Learn safety rules well: Make sure cranes are used safely by checking them carefully.

Understand load information: Know how much weight the crane can lift and what the load needs.

Lift things carefully: Lift things safely and well.

Write down what you do: Keep records of crane activities and report them correctly.

Plan the best way to lift: Plan and find the best way to move things with the crane.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can adjust the chapters and workload.

  • Choose your starting chapter
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Alter the total course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your career.