LEEA Accredited - Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 (Advanced) Training

Course Description

This 5-day LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Operator Training is a comprehensive training program that qualifies individuals to operate an offshore pedestal crane for deck lifts. 

What certificate will i receive?

A LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Operator Stage 2 Training Certificate that is valid for two years.

What is the duration of the course?

The duration of the course is 40 hours, over 5 consecutive days.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners who wish to undertake OCO Stage 2 Training will require:

a)A LEEA Accredited OCO Stage 1 Training certificate, or

b) An industry-recognised onshore crane operator certificate, or

c) A company certificate and relevant evidence which states that they have completed the equivalent of LEEA Offshore Crane Operator OCO Stage 1 Training within the last 12 months.

*The OCO Stage 1 certificate must be no more than one year old.

Medical entry requirements

Training activities contained within this Product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully.

1. Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate; or

2. Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by GSS.

and

Evidence of a medical/eye test to confirm their depth of vision and that they are not colour blind.

What does the course cover?

This course aims to provide the learner with more advanced training than that given in the OCO Stage 1 Introductory Training which then allows the successful learner to progress to LEEA’s OCO Stage 2 supervised workplace experience offshore.

It will also prepare experienced onshore crane operators for undertaking crane operations in an offshore environment; they too will need to undergo OCO Stage 2 offshore work experience.

The key objectives are:

1. Will be able to identify and explain key elements of relevant legislation.

2. Will be aware of the different types of offshore cranes.

3. Will gain an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the offshore crane operator and the safety implications attached to that role.

4. Will gain an understanding of the main crane controls, operational safety systems, emergency safety systems, working limitations.

5. Will gain an understanding of hazards associated with offshore crane operations and safe working practices of an offshore crane operator.

6. Will gain an understanding of typical first-line maintenance and inspection requirements for an offshore crane.

7. Will have practiced and demonstrated operating a crane following a lifting plan for a range of lifts with a variety of loads.

8. Will be able to respond appropriately to typical offshore crane malfunctions.


How is the course assessed?

Knowledge Assessment

The Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding of the candidate can be gleaned from a combination of the following:

a) Written Test

b) Inferred underpinning knowledge and understanding from the practical crane lifting operations, and

c) The assessor questioning the candidate at appropriate times.

Practical Assessment

The Practical Assessment requires the Assessor to observe the candidate perform the specified tasks to the required standard.

Course info

  • Certificate
  • LEEA Certificate - Valid for 1 year
  • Duration
  • 5.0 days

  • Who is it for
  • For individuals who have successfully completed the LEEA OCO Stage 1 Training and wish to progress to the next stage.

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