Gantry crane training
Gantry crane. Novice and refresher.
RTITB accredited overhead gantry crane training for novice and experienced operators, combining classroom and hands-on practice.
RTITB accreditedRecognised certificationWhat is a gantry crane?
A gantry crane is typically used for lifting and moving heavy loads in an industrial setting. It consists of a horizontal beam or girder supported by two or more legs that run on rails or wheels.
Whether you are a novice or an experienced operator, you will learn the principles of gantry crane operation and the legal and regulatory requirements, and gain practical experience through a combination of classroom and hands-on training. Successful completion qualifies you for RTITB certification.
Choose your course
Pick the level that matches your experience.
Novice
Refresher
Slinging and signalling
What you'll cover
- Introduction to a gantry crane
- The operators' safety code
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Main components of a gantry crane
- Controls and instruments
- Gantry crane safety and required PPE
- Load handling procedures and techniques
- Load calculations and equipment selection
- Emergency procedures and risk management
- Communication techniques for safe lifting operations
- Safe and effective gantry crane operation
Where you train
Our training centre is open 7 days a week, with courses running at times to suit you.
Nuneaton
National Compliance Training offers a full range of RTITB lift truck training at our purpose-built training centre in Nuneaton, Midlands. Our centre provides easy access from the M1, M6 and M69 motorways and is just a short walk from Nuneaton train station.
About the training centre →At your premises
We offer on-site training at customer premises, which can be fully tailored to the training requirements of your working environment.
In-house forklift training →Other equipment
Each truck type needs its own certificate.