Overhead Gantry Crane/ Jib Hoist Training
An overhead gantry crane, commonly called a bridge crane, is a type of crane found in industrial environments. An overhead crane consists of parallel runways with a traveling bridge spanning the gap. A hoist, the lifting component of a crane, travels along the bridge.
Gantry Crane training courses last between 1-2 days depending upon the requirements of the operator, developing essential skills such as company machine operation, health and safety, and accepted good practice.

Gantry Cranes can be either Pendant or Remote Control operated. We are experienced in various attachments such as vacuum, electro magnets, as well as spreader beams.
BITA Categories |
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Overhead Crane Pendant/Remote |
Course content
- Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
- Operators Safety code
- Safety awareness and safe operating practices.
- Pre-use checks
- Factors affecting stability
- The function of all controls and main components
- Site safety
- Basic slinging
- Use of Attachments
- Load Assessments
Course assessment
- Theoretical assessment of 5 open and 20 multiple choice questions, which can be conducted orally where language barriers or literacy difficulties exist.
- Practical Test of basic operating skills, confirming skills taught on the Forklift training course
Course certification
- ITSSAR accredited certificate
- TOPS (Trained Operator Passport Scheme) registration
Course | Duration | Candidates |
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Novice | 1 – 2 days | max 3 |
Experienced Operator | 1 day | max 3 |
Safety Refresher | 1 day | max 3 |
Conversion | 1 day | max 3 |
Familiarisation | 0.5 day | max 3 |