Overview
RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane covers the skills and knowledge required to safely plan, prepare for and operate gantry and overhead cranes in the resources and infrastructure industries. The unit includes pre-operational checks, safe load handling, operator maintenance and shutdown procedures across construction, mining, manufacturing and heavy industry environments.
This unit is drawn from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. It applies to cranes with up to three powered movements (raise/lower, north/south travel and east/west travel) that do not incorporate a permanent cabin. It is delivered via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with one day of face-to-face practical training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Important licensing note: RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane does not result in a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL). A CB class High Risk Work Licence is needed to operate a bridge or gantry crane that is controlled from a permanent cabin or control station on the crane, or that is remotely controlled and has more than three powered operations. RIIHAN305D is not a CB licence course. Check the licensing requirements applicable to your specific crane and workplace before enrolling. Contact us on 07 4922 1060 if you are unsure which training pathway applies to you.
Who This Course Is For
- Operators in construction, mining, manufacturing, warehousing or heavy industry required to operate gantry or overhead cranes as part of their role
- Workers needing a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for crane operation compliance
- Maintenance and engineering personnel who operate cranes as part of their duties
- Workers progressing into roles that involve load shifting with gantry or overhead crane equipment
What You’ll Learn
- Plan and prepare for gantry and overhead crane operations, including reviewing documentation and site requirements
- Conduct pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures correctly
- Operate crane controls to safely lift, move and position loads in line with safe work procedures
- Identify and control hazards and risks associated with crane operations
- Interpret and apply load charts and workplace documentation
- Perform routine operator maintenance including inspections and lubrication
- Communicate effectively with other workers during lifting operations using standard signals
- Complete all required operational records and reporting
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites. Participants should have a basic understanding of workplace safety and be physically capable of completing practical crane operation tasks.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through practical demonstration and theoretical questioning. Assessment includes pre-operational checks and equipment inspection, hazard identification and risk control, safe lifting and load placement, use of standard communication signals, and shutdown and securing procedures. All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $800. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.