API-U Qualified Crane Operator

The course is intended to familiarize the participant with lifting loads with slings, rigging hardware and safety concerns associated with JSA’s and lift plans. Intended to give the individual the knowledge and skills required to competently act as a Qualified Crane Operator and effectively conduct safe lifting operation under their direct control.

Target Audience: All persons who work with crane and lifting operations, including:

• Crane Operator
• Mechanic Technician/Supervisor
• Personnel who wishing to be a Qualified Crane Operator

Course Syllabus: Acquire competence in the theory and practice of the following:

• API RP 2D 7th edition
• Local regulation
• Crane types, terminology and definitions
• Lift plans, JSA/JSEA lift team and roles and responsibilities
• Crane components (critical and non-critical)
• Boom angles and load radius and their effects on lifting capacities
• Basic lifting principles and safety precautions
• Reading load charts and understanding limitation
• Practical Assessments: Demonstrate hands-on proficiency in completing
  – Pre-use inspection
  – Reading and interpreting load chart information
  – Communication (Hand signals, Radio)
  – Lift planning and procedures for on-board/static, off-board/dynamic and bling lifts

Minimum Class Size: 5

Maximum Course Size: 10

Prerequisites: A Valid Qualified Rigger Certificate and Proof of Compliance with API RP 2D 7th Edition section 8.2.4 Physical Qualifications for Qualified Crane Operator

Competency: Written & Practical Assessments

Certificate: TOS / API U

Language: Thai and/or English

Included: Breaks, Lunch, Hand Outs