Target Group
This program is designed to meet the requirements for the initial certification of basic
offshore crane operators working on rigs, FPSO’s, construction barges, diving
vessels and other floating assets used in Exploration and Production operations in
Thailand.
Note: This course is designed to qualify crane operators to perform basic
offshore crane lifting operations only. Further qualification and competence must be
structured by the individual employers. This course does not qualify the operator to
perform man-riding activities.
This Offshore Crane Operator Course contains:
Learning Outcomes
Training Program Content
Statements on:
Assessment
Further Training / Assessment
This Standard consists of the following modules:
Hierarchy of Legislations
Standards & Definitions
Historical Accident Review
Duties of a Crane Operator
Load Charts
General Safety Rules
MODU/Tender Operations
Conducting a Lift
Pre Start Inspections
Slings / Wire Rope
Working with Riggers / Banksmen
Shift Handovers
Personnel Lifts
Post Operations / Shut Down
Basic Crane Maintenance
Crane Inspections
A.2 Delegate Prior Achievement
No prior achievement required
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The responsibility for delivering this program rests with TPTI Approved
Training Providers
A.3 Learning Outcomes
The following guidance must be used to create a series of explanations, demonstrations
and opportunities to practice.
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
- API 2C & D
- OPITO approved standards
Candidates will Demonstrate Awareness of:-
- a) Relevant legislation under Thai laws and recognized international
standards
- b) Crane Operator Standards & Definitions
- c) Safe Crane Operations
- d) Basic crane maintenance
- e) Crane inspections
Candidates will Demonstrate Knowledge of:-
- a) Crane operator duties
- b) General safety rules
- c) Crane operations on MODU/Tenders
- d) Safe Handling & Lifting Practices
- e) Crane pre and post operations Inspections
- f) Wire rope make up, safe parameters & handling
- g) Working with banksmen
- h) Shift handovers
- i) Safe personnel lifting operations
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A.3 Learning Outcomes (continued)
Candidates will Demonstrate the Ability to:-
- a) Identify and inspect crane rigging equipment (slings, fittings, shackles, etc)
as fit for use and appropriate for each lifting scenario.
- b) Perform start up operations checks and shut down checks
- c) Be able to read and understand the crane specific load chart
- d) Work with banksmen / riggers to lift / move / land loads in a safe manner
- e) Conduct all lifting operations safely in accordance with the scenario
presented by the assessor.
A.4 Training Program
The training program outlined below will assist delegates to meet the stated
training outcomes.
In order to make efficient use of time and ensure effective learning, the three
phases of explanation, demonstration and practice should be integrated
wherever practicable. To facilitate the most effective learning, the practical part
will always succeed the theoretical part of the training.
Full use should be made of visual/audio-visual aids and course handout
materials.
Practical exercises should be designed and delivered solely to meet these
standards and must not place on delegates any physical or mental demands
other than those required to meet the standard.
- Hierarchy of legislation.
Give an overview of:
- a) Environment Statutory Requirements.
- b) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
UK HSE Executive.
- c) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER),
and BS.
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A.4 Training Program (continued)
Give an explanation of:
- a) The use of API 2C
- b) The use of API 2D
- c) OPITO approved standards
- Standards & Definitions
Give an overview of:
- a) The definition of a Crane Operator
- b) Crane Operator qualifications including those for static & dynamic lifts
- c) Crane Operator health and medical check requirements
- d) Crane types and a general overview of their capabilities
- e) Rig types & precautions to be taken
- Historical Accident Review
Give an overview of:
- a) historical crane accidents
Provide a detailed discussion on:
- a) Case studies
- Duties
Give an explanation of:
- a) Load Handling
- b) Authority of the crane operator
- Load Charts
Give a detailed explanation of:
- a) Use of load charts