Target Group

This program is designed to meet the requirements for the initial certification of basic

offshore crane operators working on rigs, FPSO’s, construction barges, diving

vessels and other floating assets used in Exploration and Production operations in

Thailand.

Note: This course is designed to qualify crane operators to perform basic

offshore crane lifting operations only. Further qualification and competence must be

structured by the individual employers. This course does not qualify the operator to

perform man-riding activities.

This Offshore Crane Operator Course contains:

Learning Outcomes

Training Program Content

Statements on:

Assessment

Further Training / Assessment

This Standard consists of the following modules:

Hierarchy of Legislations

Standards & Definitions

Historical Accident Review

Duties of a Crane Operator

Load Charts

General Safety Rules

MODU/Tender Operations

Conducting a Lift

Pre Start Inspections

Slings / Wire Rope

Working with Riggers / Banksmen

Shift Handovers

Personnel Lifts

Post Operations / Shut Down

Basic Crane Maintenance

Crane Inspections

A.2 Delegate Prior Achievement

No prior achievement required

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The responsibility for delivering this program rests with TPTI Approved

Training Providers

A.3 Learning Outcomes

The following guidance must be used to create a series of explanations, demonstrations

and opportunities to practice.

- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

- API 2C & D

- OPITO approved standards

Candidates will Demonstrate Awareness of:-

1. a) Relevant legislation under Thai laws and recognized international

standards

1. b) Crane Operator Standards & Definitions
2. c) Safe Crane Operations
3. d) Basic crane maintenance
4. e) Crane inspections

Candidates will Demonstrate Knowledge of:-

1. a) Crane operator duties
2. b) General safety rules
3. c) Crane operations on MODU/Tenders
4. d) Safe Handling & Lifting Practices
5. e) Crane pre and post operations Inspections
6. f) Wire rope make up, safe parameters & handling
7. g) Working with banksmen
8. h) Shift handovers
9. i) Safe personnel lifting operations

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A.3 Learning Outcomes (continued)

Candidates will Demonstrate the Ability to:-

1. a) Identify and inspect crane rigging equipment (slings, fittings, shackles, etc)

as fit for use and appropriate for each lifting scenario.

1. b) Perform start up operations checks and shut down checks
2. c) Be able to read and understand the crane specific load chart
3. d) Work with banksmen / riggers to lift / move / land loads in a safe manner
4. e) Conduct all lifting operations safely in accordance with the scenario

presented by the assessor.

A.4 Training Program

The training program outlined below will assist delegates to meet the stated

training outcomes.

In order to make efficient use of time and ensure effective learning, the three

phases of explanation, demonstration and practice should be integrated

wherever practicable. To facilitate the most effective learning, the practical part

will always succeed the theoretical part of the training.

Full use should be made of visual/audio-visual aids and course handout

materials.

Practical exercises should be designed and delivered solely to meet these

standards and must not place on delegates any physical or mental demands

other than those required to meet the standard.

1. Hierarchy of legislation.

Give an overview of:

1. a) Environment Statutory Requirements.
2. b) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

UK HSE Executive.

1. c) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER),

and BS.

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A.4 Training Program (continued)

Give an explanation of:

1. a) The use of API 2C
2. b) The use of API 2D
3. c) OPITO approved standards
4. Standards & Definitions

Give an overview of:

1. a) The definition of a Crane Operator
2. b) Crane Operator qualifications including those for static & dynamic lifts
3. c) Crane Operator health and medical check requirements
4. d) Crane types and a general overview of their capabilities
5. e) Rig types & precautions to be taken
6. Historical Accident Review

Give an overview of:

1. a) historical crane accidents

Provide a detailed discussion on:

1. a) Case studies
2. Duties

Give an explanation of:

1. a) Load Handling
2. b) Authority of the crane operator
3. Load Charts

Give a detailed explanation of:

1. a) Use of load charts

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