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Valla Cranes Course

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Valla Cranes Course

This course is aimed at anyone who is required to operate a Valla Crane with little or no experience. The certification will be endorsed with the specific model of Valla Crane trained on.

 

Experience required

No previous experience required. However, good hand/eye co-ordination is essential.

 

Course Content

  • Course Instruction
  • Legislation & Codes of practice
  • Introduction to lifting operations
  • Components & terminology
  • Maintenance, inspection & pre-use checks
  • Proximity hazards
  • Ground Conditions
  • Identifying weights & centre of gravity of loads
  • Positioning & preparation of the crane for work
  • Programme safe-load indicators & setup for lifting duties
  • Manoeuvring in confined spaces
  • Safe operation of the crane with & without loads
  • Basic slinging & signalling, including:
    • Methods of communication & following signals
    • Selection & use of lifting accessories
  • Travelling the crane with a load attached
  • Shut down & securing procedures
  • Course evaluation & closure

 

What’s included in the below costs?

  • ŸTheoretical & practical training
  • Theory & Practical Test
  • ŸHird Licence Certificate & Photo-Card
  • All associated administration costs

 

 

Book this course or find out more

Contact the Training department today on 01482 481965 to discuss your training requirements.

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