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RIIHAN305D

Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane

RIIHAN305D – Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane

Take control. Move heavy loads. Keep production moving.

Ready to build practical lifting skills and confidently operate one of the most important pieces of equipment in workshops, warehouses and processing facilities?

The RIIHAN305D Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane course gives you the skills and knowledge required to plan lifting activities, inspect equipment and safely operate a gantry or overhead crane in a site based workplace.

Gantry and overhead cranes are used to lift and move heavy machinery, materials and equipment with precision. This nationally recognised course helps you develop the confidence, awareness and practical ability needed to complete lifting tasks safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Learn

This practical, hands-on course will teach you how to:

  • Plan and prepare for crane operations
  • Interpret work instructions and workplace procedures
  • Identify hazards and implement effective controls
  • Inspect the crane, controls and lifting equipment
  • Conduct pre-start and operational safety checks
  • Identify load weights, dimensions and centres of gravity
  • Select suitable lifting gear and attachments
  • Confirm equipment capacities and operating limitations
  • Position, lift, transfer and lower loads safely
  • Control load swing and maintain load stability
  • Communicate clearly with other workers during lifting activities
  • Respond to changing conditions, faults and emergencies
  • Park, isolate and secure the crane correctly
  • Carry out operational servicing and complete workplace records

You will develop the skills needed to safely complete crane movements while protecting people, equipment and materials throughout the lifting operation.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is ideal for workers or those looking to expand their skills in:

  • Mining and resource-processing operations
  • Mechanical workshops and maintenance facilities
  • Manufacturing and production environments
  • Warehousing and materials handling
  • Construction and infrastructure projects
  • Shutdown and heavy industrial operations
  • Stores and logistics facilities

Skills That Carry Serious Weight

Operating an overhead crane takes more than pushing buttons. It requires careful planning, smooth control and constant awareness of the load, the equipment and everyone working nearby.

Our experienced trainers deliver practical, workplace-focused training designed to help you operate confidently, control loads accurately and make safe decisions throughout every lift.

Check the crane. Control the load. Lift your career to the next level. Book your training today.

 

RIIHAN305D relates to work covered by the National Standard for High Risk Work but does not itself provide a High Risk Work Licence. Licensing requirements may depend on how loads are slung and whether the crane is operated from a permanent cabin or control station. Participants should confirm the requirements applying to their workplace and jurisdiction.

Duration:
1 Day
Delivery Method:
Face to face, at your site
What to Bring:

As this unit is delivered at your site, students need site PPE.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

The unit is comprised of 1 unit of competency. All unit requirements must be satisfactorily completed to be deemed Competent.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants will learn to conduct pre-operational checks, operate the equipment across a range of tasks, and follow safety and environmental protocols while working under typical site conditions. The unit supports safe, competent use of overhead and gantry cranes to lift, move and place loads in line with industry expectations and operational requirements.

Students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Provide Australian legal photo identification for assessment purposes
  • Ability to implement discretionary judgment and make decisions under supervision
CLASS BASED COURSE STRUCTURE

This program will be delivered  face-to-face, with classroom-based learning and assessment.

This unit is made up of:

Face-to-face Classroom-Based Learning

Students are required to attend face-to-face classroom-based training sessions.

The face-to-face classroom-based component of this program is specifically designed to address the learning needs of the student cohort, promoting active participation and skill development through various engaging training techniques, including:

  • Group-Based Summary and Practical Preparation: These sessions review key concepts from the self-directed learning phase, preparing students for hands-on practice.
  • Group Discussions and Scenarios: Collaborative discussions and scenario-based learning foster critical thinking and application of theoretical knowledge in a practical context.
  • Practical Exercises and Demonstrations: These activities are designed to demonstrate skill acquisition and reinforce theoretical knowledge through hands-on practice.

Simulated Work / Industry Environment

  • Components of this training program will be delivered and assessed in a simulated environment at the client’s premises.
CLASS BASED COURSE DURATION

The program is typically delivered over 8 hours (1 day) and can be adapted to suit individual student needs and business requirements.

The program includes:

  • Face-to-face classroom sessions
  • 5 hours theory and practical learning activities
  • 3 hours theory and practical assessments in a real-life simulated environment

The actual duration will vary based on each student’s prior knowledge, skill level, and active participation. Additional learning support is available to ensure students are well-prepared for assessment activities.

DATES, LOCATION AND COST

Lexmar delivers and assesses this unit face-to-face at the student’s workplaces.

Program pricing will be provided based on your specific business needs and participant numbers.

To receive a quote, including program delivery options and costings, please contact Lexmar Training.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Lexmar Training offers a range of learning support services and access to networks to ensure ongoing engagement and motivation. Educational and support services can include:

  • Pre-enrolment materials
  • Study and learning support
  • Access to equipment, resources and/or programs to increase access for students with special needs
  • Learning resources and tools
  • Referrals to mediation and counselling services
  • Flexible training and assessment participation
  • IT support
  • Student progression monitoring
  • Learning materials in alternative formats
  • Learning and assessment programs contextualised to the workplace, and
  • Any other services that we consider necessary to support you to achieve competency
SKILLS RECOGNITION

Credit Transfer is available for unit of competency RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane. Credit Transfer is a process that grants credit for Units of Competency previously achieved through formal and accredited training. To obtain Credit Transfer for individual units of competency that have been completed previously, students must provide the enrolling officer with official transcripts for Units of Competency achieved within a nationally recognised qualification at the time of enrolment. These transcripts will be verified and applied where relevant.

Skills Recognition, commonly referred to as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), is an assessment process that evaluates an individual’s formal, non-formal, and informal learning to determine the extent to which the individual has met the competency standards.

ENROL

All students must complete an enrolment. You will receive further information from Lexmar Training to begin your enrolment process.

As part of the enrolment, students maybe required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Skills Assessment. This assessment helps determine your suitability for the program and ensures that your current skill levels align with the unit requirements.

Submitting an enrolment does not guarantee a place in the program. Lexmar Training carefully reviews each application to ensure students are placed into units where they are most likely to succeed.

Additional information and documentation may be required to process applications, including:

  • Proof of identification (drivers’ licence, passport, photo ID card)
  • Unique Student identifier (USI)

A USI is your individual education number for life. It creates a secure online record of your VET training in Australia since 1 January 2015.

Visit the  USI website to:

  • Check if you already have a USI
  • Create a new USI if you don’t have one

Lexmar Training can create a USI on your behalf. If you wish Lexmar Training to do this on your behalf, contact Lexmar Training at admin@lexmartraining.com.au

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