Spider Crane Course Duration
1 Day Spider Crane training for experienced plant operators.

Extra training days can be added to the Spider Crane course, for trainees without any previous plant operating experience.

Location
Available from our training centres (Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle, Midlands / Banbury, London, Ashbourne, Limerick).

On-site training on your premises is also available anywhere in the UK and Ireland subject to minimum numbers. A suitable room would be required for on-site training for the theory section of the course, and a compact crane is needed for the practical. A copy of the current 12 monthly Certificate of Thorough Examination for each Spider Crane is required.

Spider Crane Certification
On successful completion of the Spider Crane course and assessments, candidates will receive an Height for Hire Certificate and Plant Operator ID card.

Compact Crane Course Description

• Induction
• Safety awareness for Spider Cranes
• Spider Crane Operator’s Manual
• Spider Crane safety devices
• Identifying overhead hazards
• Observing ground conditions
• Manouvering the Spider Crane
• Spider crane set-up
• Safe working loads
• Operating with and without loads
• Park and secure Spider Crane
• Theory assessment
• Practical assessment

Trainee Requirements
Trainees must be at least 18 years of age. They must be medically fit to operate machinery.

PPE requirements
Trainees must bring their own PPE to the Spider Crane training course. Safety footwear, Hard hat, Hi-visibility vest.

Who should attend?
This Spider Crane training course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn how to operate Spider Cranes.

Course Objectives
To provide delegates with the essential knowledge required to operate Spider Cranes safely.

Training Methods
Presentation with slides, printed course material, demonstration, practical use.

Who will benefit?
All those in your organisation who use, supervise or manage the use of Spider Cranes.