The Offshore Crane Operator – Stage 3 Re-assessment aka Crane Operator Stage 4 course must be completed every 2 years as a continual evidence of high competence and professional integrity. The Re-assessment procedure can be conducted either at candidate’s worksite of at crane operator special simulator.

Objective:

The aim of the Offshore Crane Operator – Stage 3 Re-assessment or Crane Operator Stage 4 course is to ensure that profound knowledge and crane operating skills are maintained at the level which allows carrying on overside lifting unsupervised safely and effectively.

Assessment content:

In case of Re-assessment taking place at the candidate’s worksite, the certified Assessor travels to supervise the examination at the company’s request. The time of the written part is usually no more than 1.5 hours. Practical exam is passed in the crane’s cab and should be completed within one trip/hitch; however, its duration depends of the vessel/ offshore installation operational tasks and can be protracted.  The content of the practical session includes, but isn’t limited to:

• Candidate’s ability to plan the lifting operations in connection with workload and weather conditions;
• Pre-start checks, maintenance, emergency shutdowns;
• Demonstration of faultless crane operations and adherences to safety practices with regards to personnel, load and vessel/offshore installation;
• Knowledge of operated crane’s controls and safety systems;
• Demonstration of total control over lifting operations with various types of loads;
• No less important is candidate’s ability to communicate effectively with other participants of the lifting operations i.e. riggers, banksmen, etc.

Target Audience: Certified Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operators requiring revalidation of their certificates.

Pre-requisites: Offshore Crane Operator – Stage 3 certificate or Offshore Crane Operator – Stage 3 Competency certificate.

Duration: 1 day.

Validity: 2 years.

Training Centers Offering This Course

UAE (2)

Abu Dhabi, ae

USA (1)

Houston, TX, us

Denmark (1)
UK (1)

Aberdeen, gb