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Crane Operation Training

Konecranes Training Institute offers several opportunities for crane operator training in the U.S, Canada, and elsewhere around the world. We highly recommend that cranes are only operated by personnel who:

  • Have received proper crane training and evaluation by a competent instructor
  • Are able to explain and apply all recommended crane safety and operating procedures
  • Know proper hand signals
  • Are able to make precision lifts

Click one of our crane operator training courses below for detailed information.

You can also view ALL crane training courses offered or contact Konecranes for additional questions.

This 1-day overhead crane operator safety training course is ideal for companies that add a few new operators each month but do not have enough for an On-Site Training Course.  This course will help you meet OSHA and ASME B30.2 requirements for training. Seasoned and Novice crane operators alike benefit from the information concerning basic crane construction, rigging, crane controls, load swing, and pre-operational inspections.

This 2-day overhead crane operator training course is highly recommended for new crane operators and a refresher for those currently operating  a crane. This crane course covers all the OSHA/ASME requirements for overhead crane operation including the reasons behind the requirements.

This 3-day overhead crane operator training course is highly recommended for Internal trainers and facility crane experts. This crane course covers all the OSHA/ASME requirements for overhead crane operation including the reasons behind the requirements.

PRE-REQUISITE: 808T, 808TR or 808TRA completed within the last two (2) years

This course is a 3 day refresher course for previously certified operator trainers from Konecranes. This course will use either the Cab and Floor Crane Operator Course #808 or the Floor Crane Operator Course #808A as desired.

These courses cover all the OSHA/ASME requirements for overhead crane operation including the reasons behind the requirements. They begin with the fundamentals such as identification of major crane components and focuses on the safe and proper operation of the crane.

This course is a 1.5 day refresher course for previously certified operator trainers from Konecranes. This course will use either the Cab and Floor Crane Operator Course #808 or the Floor Crane Operator Course #808A as desired.

These courses cover all the OSHA/ASME requirements for overhead crane operation including the reasons behind the requirements. They begin with the fundamentals such as identification of major crane components and focuses on the safe and proper operation of the crane.

*PRE-REQUISITE: 808T, 808TR or 808TRA completed within the last 3 years.

This on-site course will make an immediate impact - targeting safety, productivity, and reducing operator fatigue. This course includes classroom and hands-on training for bucket crane and grapple crane operators. On-site only. For more information please call 866-821-4006.

This course assists our customers by gaining the knowledge to keep their DC Crane Control Systems performing at peak levels. This course teaches the different methods of controlling D.C. motors as used on cranes. Block diagrams of various manufacturers’ controls are utilized to explain the operation of a crane application. DC motor basics and preventive maintenance are also covered in detail. Additionally, the course covers proper preventive maintenance procedures and alignment for D.C. motor controls.

This 3 day course utilizes our Virtual Reality Crane Simulator and is designed specifically for training crane operators. The crane simulator training starts with a classroom session, moves into Virtual Reality Crane Training exercises, and continues with Emergency scenarios. Student scores are monitored and students will work on improving through individual crane training programs.

This course is designed for the operators of Konecranes Smart Crane products. As well as facility and production managers where those cranes can maximize your productivity, or anyone looking to gain further knowledge about Konecranes Smart features.

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