AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Training programme is to provide the delegate with more advanced training than that given in the Offshore Crane Operator Level I Introductory Training which then allows the successful delegate to progress to Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift supervised workplace experience offshore.
The key objectives:
On successful completion of this training module the delegate should:
• Be able to identify and explain key elements of relevant legislation
• Be aware of the different types of offshore cranes
• Gain an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the offshore crane operator and safety implications attached to that role
• Gain an understanding of the main crane controls, operational safety systems, emergency safety systems, working limitations
• Gain an understanding of hazards associated with offshore crane operations and safe working practices of an offshore crane operator
• Gain an understanding of typical first-line maintenance and inspection requirements for an offshore crane
• Have practiced and demonstrated operating a crane following a lifting plan for a range of lifts with a variety of loads
• Be able to respond appropriately to typical offshore crane malfunctions
Learning Outcomes
Unit 1 - Offshore Crane Systems (Knowledge Learning Outcomes)
To successfully complete this unit, delegates must be able:
• Identify different types of offshore cranes
• Identify the main components on an offshore crane, where they are located and their principle functions
• Explain the basic principles of crane stability and crane configuration
• Explain what is meant by crane safe working loads (SWL) and the purpose of load charts
• Know how to interpret typical offshore crane load charts
• Explain the purpose of rated capacity indicators, how they are used and the use of sea state information
• Identify different types of rated capacity indicators
• Explain the basic construction of crane wire ropes
• Explain the maintenance and inspection that must be undertaken on crane wire ropes
• Explain wear deterioration of wire ropes and basic discard criteria
• Explain the correct spooling of crane wire ropes on the winch drums
• Explain the basic construction of crane pennants and hooks
• Explain the purpose of boom, hoist and slew limiting systems
• Explain the purpose of constant rope tension systems
• Explain the operation and purpose of manually operated overload protection systems
• Explain the operation and purpose of automatically operated overload protection systems
Unit 2 - Offshore Crane Operator Roles and Responsibilities (Knowledge Learning Outcome)
To successfully complete this unit, delegates must be able:
• Explain the roles of the offshore crane operator, the banksman and the slingers
• Identify the main hand signals used for crane operations
• Explain radio communication protocols for controlling crane operations
• Explain the main requirements of relevant legislation relating to offshore crane lifting operations
• Identify the key components of a safe system of work and the typical documents that would be required
• Explain typical hazards associated with offshore crane operations, to include:
o Positions of people within the lifting operation area
o Helicopter activities on crane operations
o Environmental conditions
o Dynamic forces on loads o Lifting dangerous goods
o Blind lifts o Proximity hazards
o Overloading of lifting equipment o Lifting loads over live plant
• Explain typical controls that would be put in place to eliminate or minimize risks associated with the hazards identified above
• State three human factor issues which may affect the safety of a lifting operation
Unit 3 - Dynamic Loading (Knowledge Learning Outcome)
To successfully complete this unit, delegates must be able to demonstrate:
• Explain the term: dynamic amplification factor (DAF) and Dynamic Coefficient
• Explain the main effects of dynamic loading
• State examples of dynamic loading
• Explain the principles of constant tension and heave compensation systems
Unit 4 - Offshore Crane Operations (Knowledge Learning Outcome)
To successfully complete this unit, delegates must be able to:
• Identify the checks that should be carried out on an offshore crane and explain how and when they should be done
• Explain typical first-line crane maintenance and defect reporting and recording
• Explain how conflicting activities may affect lifting operations
• Explain the effects of environmental conditions on crane lifting operations
• Explain safe lifting principles that should be employed
• Explain safe crane operating techniques that should be employed
• Explain the purpose of lifting plans
• Explain the key elements of a lifting operation risk assessment
• Explain the purpose of a toolbox talk and why it is important personnel are aware of their duties and responsibilities during the lifting operation
• Explain the checks that have to be done for crane load laydown areas
• Explain why it is necessary for the crane operator to establish normal and emergency access and egress routes of an offshore crane
Unit 5 - Offshore Crane Operations (Practical Learning Outcomes)
To successfully complete this unit, delegates must be able to demonstrate:
• Complying with the requirements of the risk assessment and lifting plan applicable to the crane lifting operation
• Undertaking pre-operational checks on the crane
• Undertaking operational and functional tests on the crane
• Operation of the crane (unladen) to gain familiarization and confidence of the crane controls and functions (crane and crane simulator)
• Lifting, transferring and placing loads within the working range and safe working capacity of the crane. (refer to A.8 Module 4 Element 4.3 for details of lifts)
• Operating a crane to follow a planned load path avoiding proximity and ground hazards
• Application of safe operating techniques whilst operating the crane, to include: good swing control, height/distance judgement and control coordination
• Simultaneous operation of at least two crane control functions
• Correctly responding to banksman hand signals and radio instructions
• Correctly implementing crane shutdown procedures and making the crane safe following a simulated installation emergency alarm
• Correctly respond to crane alarms and malfunctions specified.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Delegates attending the Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift training shall be given a series of explanations and demonstrations. At the end of the course delegates shall be given a theory questionnaire to assess their understanding of the knowledge elements specified in the learning outcomes. The assessment is an open book and a pass mark of 80% must be attained.
Unit 4 contains practical exercises in which the delegates must take an active part. Delegate performance in these practical exercises will be evaluated against the learning outcomes.
CERTIFICATION:
Delegates successfully meeting the Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift training assessment requirements shall be awarded a BSJV Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Training certificate.
Note:
• This certificate DOES NOT imply competence in the Offshore Crane Operator role (i.e.) successful completion of this training by a delegate cannot not be used as an entitlement to operate an offshore crane unsupervised
• This certificate DOES allow the delegate to proceed to the workplace to carry out Offshore Crane Operator deck lift activities under the supervision of a Competent Person (Offshore Crane Operator Level III). The Offshore Crane Operator deck lift activities shall be recorded in a personal work experience log book issued to the delegate by the training provider
• The delegate Offshore Crane Operator has 12 months from the date on his / her Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift training certificate to complete the workplace requirements specified in the log book and undertake Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Competence Assessment.
LOGBOOK:
AIM OF LOGBOOK
The aim of this log book is for the Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift delegate to complete a series of supervised workplace tasks in order to gain relevant experience.
The delegate must complete a log book record of the supervised crane operator tasks.
Delegates that complete the Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift log book requirements within 12 months of successful completion of Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Training shall be eligible to undertake the next stage of the programme which is the Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Competence Assessment.
Note:
• If the log book has not been fully completed within 12 months, the delegate shall NOT be entitled to undertake the Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Competence Assessment, plus he / she will have to re - attend the Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Training module.
LOGBOOK REQUIREMENTS
The Level II Deck Lift work place experience log book shall be issued to the Level II Deck Lift delegate by the Training Provider when he / she successfully completes Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Training module. The delegate must ensure that all the allocated activities are recorded in the log book and appropriate signatures are obtained.
Signatories
The delegate must ensure that after completing each lifting operation or crane check he / she obtains the signature of a Competent Person (i.e.) Offshore Crane Operator Level III certified.
The competent person directly supervising the delegate must be satisfied that each of the allocated activities specified in the log book has been completed in a safe manner before signing the log book.
Note: Completion of the log book DOES NOT imply that the delegate is competent to operate offshore cranes unsupervised (i.e.) the delegate must successfully complete the next stage which is Offshore Crane Operator Level II Deck Lift Competence Assessment.
