RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane + RIIHAN203E Conduct lifting operations

Complete two complementary units together.

Successful participants will complete training and assessment in:

• RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane
• RIIHAN203E Conduct lifting operations

RIIHAN305D covers planning and preparing crane operations, operating the crane, completing pre-start and shutdown activities, monitoring lifts and undertaking routine operator servicing. RIIHAN203E covers developing lifting plans, preparing lifting equipment, confirming load requirements, directing load movements and moving loads in accordance with the lifting plan.

By completing the units together, participants develop skills across the lifting process, from planning and preparing the lift through to moving the load and operating the crane.

What you will learn

You will develop skills to:

• interpret work requirements, operating procedures and relevant documentation
• identify lifting hazards and apply appropriate controls
• develop and confirm preliminary lifting plans
• identify load mass, centre of gravity and equipment capacity requirements
• select, inspect and prepare lifting equipment, materials and tools
• perform crane pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
• operate crane controls to lift, transfer and lower loads
• use recognised load-movement signals and coordinate activities with others
• inspect equipment, identify and report faults
• complete required workplace records and post-operational activities

Training and assessment include knowledge questions and observed practical tasks. The national assessment requirements require practical performance on more than one occasion for both units

Who should attend?

This course is designed for workers who operate, or are required to operate, an appropriate gantry or overhead crane and undertake planned lifting activities as part of their role.

It may be relevant to workers in:

• engineering and fabrication workshops
• manufacturing environments
• warehouses and logistics operations
• resources and infrastructure
• industrial maintenance
• construction workplaces where relevant lifting equipment is used

Not sure whether your crane or lifting activities are covered? Talk to ATTC before booking and we can confirm course suitability.

Important licensing information

This course does not issue a High Risk Work Licence.

RIIHAN305D does not itself provide a High Risk Work crane licence. In Queensland, a Bridge and Gantry Crane High Risk Work Licence (class CB) applies to certain bridge and gantry crane operations, including bridge or gantry cranes controlled from a permanent cabin or control station, or remotely controlled with more than three powered operations.

RIIHAN203E is also not a substitute for a Dogging High Risk Work Licence. A DG licence may be required where a person exercises judgement when selecting or inspecting lifting gear or slinging methods or directs a plant operator when the load is outside the operator’s view.

Before booking, ATTC will need to confirm the crane configuration, control method and intended lifting activities.

 Blended workplace delivery

• Required pre-reading is provided before the scheduled session.
• One face-to-face workplace session includes theory review, knowledge assessment, practical training, practical assessment and feedback.
• Participants who require additional practice before assessment may need further training or assessment arrangements.

Workplace Delivery

ATTC delivers this course at suitable workplaces where the required gantry or overhead crane, lifting equipment, loads, operating area and workplace documentation are available for training and assessment.

Workplace delivery allows participants to develop and demonstrate skills in an environment relevant to their work and equipment.

This course does not provide students who successfully complete the course with a High Risk Work Licence

Before enrolment, participants must:

• complete ATTC’s enrolment and suitability process, including the applicable LLN and Digital Literacy indicator assessment;
• have sufficient English language, literacy and numeracy skills to interpret workplace information, complete required documentation and undertake lifting calculations;
• be able to participate safely in the practical activities, which may include standing for extended periods, handling lifting equipment and operating machinery; and
• advise ATTC of any support or reasonable-adjustment needs before training.

Reasonable adjustments may be considered where they do not compromise safety or the integrity of the competency assessment.

There are no formal prerequisite units for RIIHAN305D or RIIHAN203E. ATTC’s enrolment and course suitability requirements still apply.

For pre-reading

• Computer or suitable digital device
• Reliable internet access

For workplace training

Participants must wear the PPE required by the workplace and advised by ATTC. Current requirements include:

• enclosed footwear—steel-capped footwear preferred;
• long pants;
• long-sleeve high-visibility shirt or high-visibility vest;
• hard hat; and
• safety glasses.

ATTC can provide a hard hat and safety glasses for use where required. Any additional site-specific PPE will be confirmed before training.

Participants who successfully complete all training and assessment requirements will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:

• RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane; and
• RIIHAN203E Conduct lifting operations.

The Statement of Attainment is issued by Australian Trade Training College, RTO 31399.