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Overhead Gantry Crane Initial and Refresher

Key Information

Duration:1 Day (8 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 6
Can fulfill 7-8 with additional charges

Training available nationwide at your own site or workplace

Price (excl GST)

$555 Per Person

Price (excl GST)

$2850 Company Booking

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Gain the skills needed to operate a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane and knowledge of the crane industry as a whole

This course will develop your overall knowledge and understanding of gantry crane operations and test your skills for carrying out daily checks, servicing and operating gantry cranes, whilst also learning about new developments relating to the crane industry and regulations.

The Crane Industry recognized there was a gap in knowledge around basic slinging so introduced Unit Standard 30072 as a prerequisite covered on our Sling Regular Loads Safely Course to support more specialized training in Overhead Gantry Crane, Truck Loader Crane and Rigging and Slinging.

In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, The Skills Organisation.

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

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:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of using a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane and their components, equipment, and attachments

  • Sling, lift, travel, and unload or place regular loads using a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane
  • Park radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane and store equipment
  • Carry out daily and weekly operator maintenance of a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane
  • Complete practical tasks to assess competency and confidence in simulated exercises

Prerequisites:

  1. 30072 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safety

OR

  1. 3789 Sling varied regular loads and safely direct a crane during crane operations

Experience Required:

  1. Must have satisfactorily gained at least 50 hours or 25 lifts experience in the operation of a Overhead Gantry Crane. Documentation confirming this experience can be sent in at time of booking, ahead of training or post training.
    Please note: this unit standard can only be awarded once this documentation is received.

Entry Criteria:

  1. 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.

  2. We recommended you visit www.safecrane.nz for helpful information

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/Refreshed

  • Unit Standards - GC (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    3800

     

    3

    10

    Operate a radio remote or pendant controlled overhead crane and lift and place regular loads

     

Overhead Gantry Crane FAQs

  • Overhead Gantry Crane FAQs

    • What is the Overhead Gantry Crane Training course?

      This one-day course provides the skills and certification required to operate a radio remote or pendant-controlled gantry crane safely and effectively. It also covers refresher training if needed.

    • Who is this gantry crane training for?

      This course is designed for workers in industrial or construction settings who operate gantry cranes as part of their role. It’s ideal for both new operators and those needing a refresher to maintain competency.

    • Does this course include unit standards?

      Yes. Successful learners are awarded NZQA Unit Standard 3800 for gantry crane operation, provided all experience and entry requirements are met.

    • Does this course include hands-on gantry crane practice?

      Yes. The course focuses on supervised practical gantry crane operation, including basic lifts and safe communication techniques.

    • Is prior experience required to enrol?

      Yes. You must have completed Unit Standard 30072 or 3789. You also need to have completed at least 50 hours or 25 lifts operating an overhead gantry crane. This experience must be documented before the unit standard can be awarded.

    • Can I do this course as a refresher?

      Yes. This course is suitable for experienced operators who need a refresher to meet ongoing compliance or recertification requirements.

    • How long is the gantry crane training?

      The course runs for one full day (8 hours), with both theoretical learning and practical assessments.

    • Where is the course delivered?

      Training is delivered at our Highbrook (Auckland) or Christchurch centres using our gantry cranes, or we can train nationwide at your workplace if suitable equipment is available.

    • What is the cost of gantry crane training?

      The course costs $555 per person or $2,850 for a company group booking (excluding GST).

    • What documentation do I need to bring?

      You must bring a valid ID to verify your identity. Proof of prior experience (hours/lifts) and prerequisite unit standards must be submitted to receive the qualification.

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