Gain knowledge of the operation of, and hazards associated with, a cab-controlled gantry crane.
Overview
Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of, and hazards associated with, a cab-controlled gantry crane.
This is a full day course run on a customer’s site only.
Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Use a cab controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads.
Prerequisite:
3800 - Operate a radio remote or pendant controlled overhead crane and lift and place regular loads.
Entry Criteria:
All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.
All cranes, vehicles and equipment being used must have current certification, be well maintained and be in good/safe working condition for use.
NZQA Unit Standards Included
Unit Standards - CC GC
Unit
Level
Credit
Description
3790
3
2
People credited with this unit standard are able to: – demonstrate knowledge of using a cab controlled gantry crane; – use a cab controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads; and – carry out daily and weekly operator maintenance of a cab controlled gantry crane.
Cab Controlled Gantry Crane Training Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cab Controlled Gantry Crane training in New Zealand.
A Cab Controlled Gantry Crane course teaches experienced gantry crane operators how to safely operate a cab-controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads. The course covers crane operation, hazard identification, operator responsibilities, safe lifting techniques and routine operator maintenance while meeting the requirements of NZQA Unit Standard 3790.
This course is designed for experienced crane operators who need to operate a cab-controlled gantry crane in industries such as manufacturing, heavy engineering, ports, steel fabrication, warehousing, logistics and industrial processing. It is intended for operators progressing from radio remote or pendant-controlled gantry cranes.
Before attending this course, participants must have successfully completed NZQA Unit Standard 3800 – Operate a radio remote or pendant controlled overhead crane and lift and place regular loads. This ensures operators already have the foundation skills required before progressing to cab-controlled crane operation.
Participants learn how to:
Safely operate a cab-controlled gantry crane
Lift and position regular loads correctly
Identify workplace hazards associated with crane operations
Apply safe lifting practices
Conduct daily and weekly operator maintenance
Operate the crane in accordance with New Zealand industry standards and workplace procedures
Yes. Successful participants complete NZQA Unit Standard 3790 – Use a cab controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads (Level 3, 2 Credits). This nationally recognised unit standard demonstrates competency in cab-controlled gantry crane operation.
The Cab Controlled Gantry Crane course is delivered over one full day and is conducted at the customer's workplace using certified cranes and equipment. This allows training to take place in a real working environment using the equipment operators use every day.
Yes. The course includes practical, hands-on crane operation where participants demonstrate their ability to safely lift, move and place regular loads while applying correct operating procedures and hazard controls under the supervision of an experienced trainer.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers this course as a company booking at your workplace anywhere in New Zealand. Onsite delivery enables operators to train using their own equipment and workplace procedures while minimising operational downtime.
Cab-controlled gantry cranes are commonly used in heavy manufacturing, engineering workshops, steel fabrication, ports, shipping, logistics, warehouses, industrial plants, rail facilities and large production environments where heavy materials and equipment are regularly lifted and transported.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace safety and crane training providers. The course combines nationally recognised NZQA training, experienced crane instructors and practical workplace-based learning to help operators develop the skills and confidence required to safely operate cab-controlled gantry cranes while meeting workplace compliance requirements.