In-company training overhead crane operator

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Medical fitness
• Master the language of the training.

Any employee who needs to operate an overhead crane as part of their job. During the overhead crane training, we place strong emphasis on using the crane safely and effectively in the workplace.

These training courses are designed for companies that want to train their employees to operate an overhead crane safely within their own working environment.

General objective of this overhead crane training:

Learn to operate the overhead crane safely and effectively in a familiar environment.

This includes:

• Being aware of and properly fulfilling the safety function.
• The participant understands the importance of proactively reporting defects and malfunctions of the overhead crane.
• The participant learns how to prevent accidents, injuries and damage to both products and the work environment.
• The participant gains an in-depth understanding of the principles of safe and dynamic operation of the overhead crane.

This can be achieved in several ways.

By email, phone 03 369 72 73 or via the contactform below.

The following provides a detailed overview of the theoretical learning outcomes of the training course.

Participants who succeed will …

• Understands the legislation, liabilities and responsibilities relating to the overhead crane and its safety function.
• Understands the purpose of a work permit.
• Understands the construction and different types of overhead cranes.
• Understands the different types of lifting accessories and their uses.
• Understands the load chart and can interpret it correctly.

The candidate is familiar with the following safety guidelines & safety rules:

1. Adopting the correct position relative to the crane and the load.
2. Prohibition on lifting people to height.
3. Using the appropriate operating speed with the overhead crane.
4. Maintaining the correct working height with the equipment.
5. Giving and correctly following the appropriate signals.
6. Wearing the appropriate PPE.

The following terms are understood:

• Trolley
• Limit switch
• Anti-collision systems
• Load limiter
• Emergency stop
• Different movements

Below is a detailed overview of the practical learning objectives of the training.

The participant who successfully completes the practical test…

• Can carry out the correct daily inspection before starting work.
• Can correctly start up the overhead crane and leave it safely after completing the work.
• Knows how to use the overhead crane control panel smoothly, accurately and correctly.
• Can carry out an overhead crane task smoothly and efficiently.

The successful participant can perform the following manoeuvres smoothly:

• Operate the overhead crane correctly and safely.
• Attach and move loads using the overhead crane.
• Neutralise swinging in a suspended load.
• Guide and correctly manoeuvre a suspended load through a designated course.
• Attach a load correctly using the appropriate lifting accessories.

As the training and examination take place at your company, the customer is expected to provide the necessary equipment. This means that no equipment needs to be brought to the location, no deposit is required, and participants immediately learn to work with the equipment provided by their employer.

The location for this overhead crane training must always be provided by the customer.

This has several advantages, particularly the fact that participants can learn to operate an overhead crane in a familiar environment.

This not only means fewer nerves thanks to familiar surroundings, but also improved practical insight!

The training lasts 1 day. There is room for a maximum of 8 experienced or 5 non-experienced participants per session.

The exam has two parts: practical and theoretical.

The theoretical exam takes about 30 minutes.

The practical exam takes a minimum of 30 minutes.

Each participant who passes both exams will receive a certificate. This certificate is valid for 5 years. After this period of 5 years, it is the employer’s responsibility to schedule a new training or refresher course. After this training, the participant can be re-certified.

If a participant does not pass, the company’s representative will be contacted and, in consultation with the company, a solution will be sought.

You will receive a certificate of participation from Prevom. This certificate will state that you have successfully completed the training.

The legislator expects employers to ensure that employees are demonstrably trained and authorised to drive machinery. In addition, this training also provides an opportunity to sharpen your competences.

Prevom recommends a reassessment of employees’ competences within 5 years of the certificate’s issue date.

If you have lost your attestation, it is best to discuss this with your employer. They can then contact Prevom.

We charge a €30 administrative fee for issuing a new certificate.

No, our overhead crane training courses are exclusively available to companies and are organised in-company.

We are happy to offer a solution tailored to your company.
Our experts travel all over Flanders to give your staff quality training.

Prevom is an approved service provider under the SME portfolio: DV.O245622

Thanks to this recognition, your company can make use of financial concessions from the SME-P for our training courses.

If you want to take advantage of this, instead of using our online platform, fill in the form below and indicate that you want to use the SME wallet. Then we will take care of the rest.

Prevom operates a fair and transparent policy for its training courses – so there are no hidden or additional costs.
Both professional and private customers always receive a valid VAT invoice.