The Pendant Controlled Crane and Sling R1 course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate pendant-controlled cranes and undertake associated slinging activities within the AITT R1 category, in accordance with current health and safety legislation, recognised industry best practice and the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Combining classroom-based learning with practical operator training, delegates will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to carry out pre-use checks, select and inspect appropriate lifting accessories, assess loads, sling loads correctly, operate pendant-controlled crane functions and safely lift, travel and position loads whilst minimising risks to themselves, other personnel, equipment and property.

Training is delivered in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training category, ensuring a structured, competence-based programme combining theoretical knowledge with practical workplace application. Training may be delivered at different levels depending on the delegate's previous experience, including novice, experienced operator, refresher or conversion training where appropriate.

Who Should Attend?

• Manufacturing and production personnel.
• Engineering and maintenance staff.
• Warehouse and materials handling personnel.
• Personnel required to operate pendant-controlled cranes.
• Individuals responsible for slinging loads for lifting operations.
• New or experienced operators requiring formal training.
• Previously trained operators requiring refresher or conversion training.

What You Will Learn

• Relevant health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities.
• Hazard identification and safe systems of work.
• Principles of lifting operations and safe crane operation.
• Crane components, controls and operating functions.
• Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
• Safe working loads and equipment limitations.
• Principles of load assessment, weight and centre of gravity.
• Selection and inspection of suitable lifting accessories.
• Safe use of slings and associated lifting accessories.
• Slinging methods and configurations.
• Effects of sling angles on lifting operations.
• Safe attachment and detachment of loads.
• Pendant control functions and safe operator positioning.
• Safe lifting, lowering and travelling of suspended loads.
• Controlling load movement and preventing uncontrolled swing.
• Communication and awareness of personnel within the lifting area.
• Safe positioning and landing of loads.
• Parking, isolation and post-use procedures.
• Routine operator checks and reporting of defects.

Practical Training

• Carrying out pre-use inspections of the crane and associated equipment.
• Inspecting and selecting suitable lifting accessories.
• Assessing loads prior to lifting.
• Selecting appropriate slinging methods and configurations.
• Attaching and securing loads correctly.
• Familiarisation with pendant controls and operating functions.
• Establishing a safe operating position.
• Safely raising and lowering loads.
• Travelling suspended loads in a controlled manner.
• Controlling load movement and swing.
• Positioning and landing loads safely and accurately.
• Safely removing lifting accessories following completion of the lift.
• Parking, isolation and post-use procedures.

Assessment

Delegates are assessed through theoretical knowledge testing and practical assessment to confirm that they have achieved the knowledge, understanding and practical competence required to safely operate a pendant-controlled crane and undertake associated slinging activities.

Assessment is conducted in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training and associated assessment, delegates will receive an AITT Certificate of Basic Operator Training for the relevant R1 Pendant Controlled Crane and Sling category.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will depend on the level of training being undertaken. Novice training does not require previous operating experience, whilst experienced operator, refresher or conversion training requires appropriate previous experience and/or recognised operator certification relevant to the programme being delivered.

Delegates should be physically capable of safely undertaking the practical activities and possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.

Course Duration

Course duration will vary depending on delegates' previous experience, the number of delegates attending and the programme being delivered. Training may be provided for novice operators, experienced operators, refresher training or category conversion, as appropriate and in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Sufficient time will be allowed for theoretical instruction, practical training and assessment, with the duration and delegate ratios determined by the training level and individual learning needs.