Course Aims
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake the duties of an Excavator Crane - Tandem Lift Crane Controller.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Crane Controller Excavator Crane - Tandem Lifting as part of their duties on the Network Rail Infrastructure.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course candidates will be able to:
- Describe how the crane is designed to function under tandem lift conditions.
- Describe what equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant rules and regulations.
- Avoid the cranes being placed in unstable conditions.
- Demonstrate their ability to read a work/lift plan and communicate its content effectively.
- Correctly attach and use the lifting accessories to ensure a safe lift.
- Control the movement of the cranes.
- Describe what information needs to be given to the Driver/Operator.
Additional Information
Candidates must be a minimum age of 18, hold the PTS competence and be deemed suitable to undertake OTP duties by their primary sponsor.
Candidates must hold Crane Controller Excavator Crane Competence and evidence at least 120 hours documented experience as a single lift Crane Controller
Pre-Requisite Requirements
It is the Sponsors responsibility to ensure candidates booked onto the course are eligible for the training they are to receive and in line with any relevant medical level or restriction that may apply, in accordance with NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements
Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements to minimum medical level 2 and Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/0120 (Drugs & Alcohol).
Must be a minimum age of 18 and meets the entry requirements of PTS competence.
Must have sufficient command of English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/S/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety) and must have a good understanding of literacy to meet entry qualifications.
Must hold a Valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS.
Please advise of any additional needs within a learning environment, such as Dyslexia, amongst candidates in advance of the course.
Must Bring Photo ID - For British Nationals, one of the following (original hard copy - not electronically): a current and valid branded form of identity token, used for accessing the RMI (Railway Maintained Infrastructure) such as a Sentinel Card; in-date and valid full driving licence; in-date and valid UK Provisional Photo Card Driving Licence; in-date and valid passport, a UK biometric ID Card/Residence Permit (BRP), an Armed Forces Identity Card, a proof of age card recognised under PASS with a unique reference number (this includes the Citizen ID Card), N.I. Electoral Identity Card or a resident permit as per Home Office guidance.
For Non-British Nationals - an in-date and valid passport, Identity Card or Driving Licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country or a US Passport Card is required (original hard copy - not electronically).
Please be aware that candidates will be treated on a training event as if they are at work and they must comply with the relevant medical policy and bring their Sentinel card which will be swiped at the start of the course.