Overhead & Gantry Crane Operator - CraneTech

Overhead & Gantry Crane Operator

Confident overhead crane and hoist operators are essential for preventing accidents and keeping production moving. This program builds operator skills in inspections, signaling, and load handling, giving employers the documentation needed for qualification and refresher compliance.
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Training Options

Crane Tech Campus

 Public classes at our locations; instructor-led lessons and guided hands-on practice.

At Your Facility

 Training on your overhead cranes and hoists, tailored to your equipment and site conditions.

Train-the-Trainer

Prepare your in-house instructor(s) with ready-to-teach materials and evaluation forms.

Topics Covered

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Compliance

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Training format

Two-day program combining classroom instruction, demonstrations, and guided hands-on practice. Includes written assessments and hands-on evaluations to confirm operator knowledge and skills. Refresher sessions are also available and can be customized to meet employer needs.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

Be age 18 or older:

Be able to comprehend English (verbal and written)

Have basic math skills

Materials included

Each participant receives a training manual, workbook, and handouts. Successful operators are awarded a certificate of completion and a wallet card as evidence of training. This program is developed and delivered by Crane Tech, a U.S. Department of Labor 29 CFR Part 1919–accredited inspection organization, ensuring training reflects recognized industry inspection standards.

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