Crane Operator & Rigging
Training

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At Advanced, we believe that an educated worker is a safe and productive one. We are proud to offer comprehensive crane and rigging training and share our expertise with you. Please join us at our state-of-the-art training center in Irvine, California or at your facility with hands on instruction performed by one of our expert trainers.

It is our promise that every student who participates in an Advanced training class walks away with the working knowledge and confidence to keep themselves and those around them safer and more productive in their workplace.

For further information or to schedule your next training, please contact us today at 1-800-517-7247.

Crane Operator & Rigging Training Class

(Performed at our training center in Irvine, CA or on-site at your facility.)

Courses offered:

1 Day Training Course (8 Hours) -or- 1/2 Day Training Course (4 Hours)

Crane Operator Course Description

Upon completion, the students will be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the following topics:

• Types of Cranes and Identification
• Crane Designs and CMAA Service Class
• Identification of Crane Components Conduct of Crane Operators, Communications and Hand Signals
• Inspection Criteria; Daily, Frequent and Periodic Inspection Requirements
• Shock Loading, Side Loading, Load Swing, Spotting a Load, Critical Engineered Lifts
• How to properly suspend, handle, up-end and land a load
• Testing Requirements
• Rules for Maintenance

Rigging Training Course Description

• Definitions: Review basic rigging terms and applications
• Sling Types: Wire rope, alloy chain, synthetic web and round slings Sling
• Types Cont’d: Advantages, disadvantages and removal criteria for each
• Hardware Types: Shackles, hooks, eyebolts, swivel hoist rings and turnbuckles
• Hardware Types Cont’d: Advantages, disadvantages and removal criteria for each
• Center of Gravity and How to Handle a Load: Additional effects on a suspended load
• Taglines: Effects on the load, safety practices
• Hitch Types: Vertical, choke and basket
• Load Angle Factors: Sling tension and how to choose the right sling for the load capacity.