A well-trained crane operator is worth their weight in gold. After all, the safe and efficient loading or unloading of ships ensures that ships can depart again as quickly as possible. This requires knowledge of the crane and the environment. This theoretical course supports the student in his craftsmanship.

The hoisting of loads and calculations will be part of this course, as well as the creation of a hoisting plan.

Completion

If desired, the course can be concluded with a test.

Participants will receive a certificate of participation or a certificate showing that a pass grade has been achieved for the exam.

Legal basis

The chapter 2 (RD 7 May 2007 art. 2 and 14.1 dec. 1 Dec 1975) of the European Convention on the International Carriage of Goods by Road (also covered by sea). Chapters 3, 9 and 10 require that persons who have duties in relation to the transport, loading and unloading of goods are trained according to the requirements of the transport, and loading and unloading of goods for their responsibilities and duties.

Target group

Employees of inspections, shipping companies, manufacturers, shipping, freight forwarding, stevedoring, transport, storage and distribution companies.

Content

Use and application of national and international regulations for the road and sea transport of goods in packaged form, namely;

European directives on securing cargo for road transport (May 16, 2006)

• VDI (United German Engineers)
  - Gives guidelines for the securing of cargo during road transport
• CTU (cargo transport unit)
  - Provides advice and recommendations on loading and securing cargo in containers, on flats, etc.
• IMO (International Maritime Organization)
  - Gives advice and recommendations for shipping.

Depending on the client's wishes, the following topics are covered to a greater or lesser extent:

• Why
• What the law says
• Responsibility
• Rules and regulations
• Forces
• Influences on movements
• Structure of the vehicle
• Straps and accessories
• Methods of calculation
• The calculation

Specific attention is paid to handling in Containers (self-loading unit), so we support logistic companies in their daily operations, thus reducing rejection by surveyors at sea terminals. (Cost saving)

Completion

If desired, the course can be concluded with a test.

Participants receive a certificate of participation or a certificate showing that a pass grade has been achieved for the exam.

Use and application of the national and international regulations for the use of forklifts.

It is important to move a load safely and efficiently, this requires knowledge, skills and discipline. To strike a load, knowledge of lifting equipment and tools is necessary.

During this specialized training you will become proficient in safe and efficient load operation. By covering theory as well as practicing in practice, there is an optimal learning experience. The course focuses on the safety of people (use of personal protective equipment - PPE) and the environment. 

Communication is also a very important subject in these operations, so this is also approached internationally.

The focus is also on the prevention of accidents, damage and cost-effective operations.

Completion

If desired, the course can be concluded with a test.

Participants receive a certificate of participation or a certificate showing that the exam was passed.