G4 Bridge and Overhead Crane Operator

Receive approved training in the safe operation of overhead and gantry cranes. The course provides practical skills in inspection, crane operation, and the use of lifting equipment in accordance with current regulations, and forms the basis for a certified competence certificate.

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The goal

The course provides you with fundamental knowledge and practical skills for the safe operation of G4 bridge and overhead cranes, with the aim of preventing accidents and injuries. Upon completion, you will be able to operate a crane safely and in a controlled manner in accordance with current laws and regulations.

The target group

  • Workers who will operate bridge or overhead cranes in their daily work
  • Production and industrial workers in workshops, warehouses and manufacturing facilities
  • New employees requiring approved crane operator training
  • Employers and HSE managers who need documented training for their staff
  • Anyone undertaking or planning certified crane operator training in accordance with the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority's module structure

The topics covered

  • Main components:
  • Location, function and operation of key components on bridge and overhead cranes
  • Inspection points:
  • Systematic checks before, during and after operation
  • Inspection points on the crane runway, including end stops Overload protection equipment:
  • Function and operation
  • Location of switches and limit switches
  • Inspection, maintenance and test lifts
  • Practical use of lifting equipment:
  • Selection and pre-use inspection of lifting equipment
  • Practical load slinging
  • Operating technique:
  • Safe and correct operating technique adapted to skill level and speed
  • Principles and practice for controlling load swing during travel
  • Changing the number of falls on the hook block

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Completed Module 1 (common theory) and Module 2.3 (G11 lifting equipment) are required before commencing the G4 Bridge and Overhead Crane course. Participants must be at least 17 years of age, and the certificate of competence will not be issued until the participant has turned 18.

Documentation

Certified certificate of competence from the Central Register (Sentralregisteret).

Course provider

Kompetansebedriften is a total supplier of safety products and training to industry. Our philosophy is simple: the key to a safe and efficient working day is knowledge and the right equipment.

At our training centers in Oslo and Fredrikstad, we hold interesting and instructive courses presented in an educational and easy-to-understand manner. Our trainers and instructors have extensive experience from the construction and offshore industries. Kompetansebedriften puts the customer in focus and naturally adapts the training to your needs.

We offer training and consulting services within:
  • Safety training
  • Machine training
  • Control systems
  • Maintenance systems
  • Documented and certified training
  • Sales of fall protection equipment and lifting gear

This course is provided by Kompetansebedriften.
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Technical information

Course manual

No, a course manual is not included for this course.

Type
Classroom
Duration
4 days
Language
Norwegian
English
Provider
Kompetansebedriften
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