Gantry Crane

Our Gantry Crane Operation training course combines theory and practical exercises to ensure participants have the knowledge and skills required to safely operate gantry cranes in accordance with industry best practice and legislative requirements.

This course is designed for workers who operate gantry cranes within industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, engineering, and production environments. Participants will gain an understanding of crane operating principles, pre-operational inspections, load handling techniques, hazard identification, and safe lifting practices.

The training covers both classroom-based learning and practical crane operation, ensuring learners can confidently apply safe operating procedures in the workplace.

On completion of this training you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of safe gantry crane operating practices.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and inspections on gantry crane equipment.
• Identify common hazards associated with crane operations and implement appropriate control measures.
• Demonstrate correct lifting, moving, and positioning of loads using a gantry crane.
• Demonstrate effective communication methods used during lifting operations.
• Apply safe load handling techniques and understand load characteristics.
• Operate a gantry crane safely and efficiently in a workplace environment.

This course covers unit standard(s)

30072: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safety

3800: Operate a radio remote or pendant controlled overhead crane and lift and place regular loads

Maximum 8

Group Bookings (Onsite Only)

Learner Detail Confirmation: 

All learners are required to have their identity verified prior to attending training.

If a learner is new to Industry Training Works, or their details cannot be confirmed within our database, we may request a copy of valid identification to complete enrolment.

Course Criteria:

To achieve Unit Standard 3800, participants must be able to demonstrate prior practical experience operating a gantry crane. As a guide, this should equate to approximately 50 hours of operation or completion of at least 25 crane lifts in a workplace environment.

Evidence of this experience must be provided and may be submitted before training, at the time of booking, or following course completion. NZQA credits cannot be reported until the required evidence has been received and verified.

A good understanding of hazard identification and general workplace health and safety is also strongly recommended.

Participants must meet minimum English language requirements (e.g. NCEA Level 1 or equivalent / IELTS 5.5) If this requirement is not met, a reader/writer must be provided (not another course participant).

We have processes in place to support all participants throughout their training, helping them achieve certification where applicable.

There is also a free online learning platform, Pathways Awarua, which helps build reading, writing, and maths skills, along with practical work and life skills. This includes support for learning to drive (Road Code), heavy vehicle and forklift licences, health and safety, and understanding personal finance (My Money).

Find out more about Pathways Awarua here.