construction training courses
  • Training for the construction industry

    Skills & Training fund

    Did you know that CITB registered SME employers with up to 99 employees can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to cover the cost of their short duration courses? This includes any Site Safety Plus courses. Employers can submit one claim every 12 months.

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  • Training for the construction industry

    The first phase of the changes being made by CITB will see new standards introduced for the following:

    Excavator 360, above 10 tonnes (tracked), Forward tipping dumper (wheeled), Rear tipping dumper/ dump truck: articulated chassis (all sizes), Ride on Roller, Telescopic handler: all sizes excluding 360 slew, Industrial forklift, Plant and Vehicle Marshaller, Slinger, Signaller: all types, all duties

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  • Training for the construction industry

    CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

    As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, as well as the automatic claims for CPCS courses and NVQ's, we can now claim on your behalf for NPORS and In-house courses. The rates are tiered in the same way the CPCS courses are. For more information give one of our sales team a call on 01189700200 or...

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Gantry Crane Training

gantry crane

Gantry Crane: Training Aims 

In the construction industry, gantry cranes are depended on for their mobility and additionally their load capacity as they are often used for lifting heavy objects like concrete blocks and lumber. For this particular reason, it is pivotal that the operator is fully competent and proficient when utilising the gantry crane; as accidents caused by poor crane or load handling skills can be disastrous and can lead to loss of lives and money.

CITP offer a bespoke gantry training course which will provide candidates the opportunity to achieve a national recognised operator qualification and therefore expand their horizons in the construction industry. Upon completion of the course, the candidate will be able to successfully operate an overhead gantry crane and as a result be more appealing to employers.  

 

What will I learn in my gantry crane training course?

• The need to train.
• Health & Safety presentation.
• Video
• Introduction to the gantry crane. 
• Basic operating.
• Slinging & Signalling.
• Pre-Use checks.
• Load handling with various slings.
• Advanced Lifting exercise.
• Theory test.
• Practical test.
• Course feedback.
• Close

 

Every course we provide, including Gantry Crane Training, has been awarded with full accreditation by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), ensuring that you receive the absolute highest quality gantry crane training and expertise available in the construction industry.

 

What will I receive upon completion of the training course?

On successful completion of the Gantry Crane training course, plant operator candidates will receive a certificate.
 

What is the duration of the gantry crane training course?

1 - 2 Days. (6 Candidates)

Where will the training course take place?

TBA

Accreditation:

I.T.S.S.A.R / NPORS / In-House

Available Dates:

Ongoing.

Gantry Crane Training Handouts & Course Material:

Included

GANTRY CRANE TRAINING (1 DAY) 

Any Date. 1 weeks notice at a minimum.
£POA p/p *Available CITB Grant = £61.00p/p

For gantry crane training course overviews, please click the relevant course title above. For course dates and costs, please view our current courses page or contact a member of our team on 01189 700200.​

We provide our gantry crane training courses to clients across Berkshire and Hampshire, including Winchester, Eastleigh, Maidenhead, Padworth, Southampton, Hungerford, Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Andover, Newbury, Windsor, and Reading. For more information on our gantry crane training courses, give us a call today on 01189 700200 or use our enquiry form. We will go through your requirements and provide advice on what gantry crane training course best suits you. If you have any questions about our courses, please get in touch.