Aims & Outcomes

The Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator Assessment is an internationally recognised and accepted assessment strategy for offshore crane operators. Candidates will be required to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and practical skills to successfully complete the assessment process and be deemed competent to work safely and effectively unsupervised.

The Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator Re-Assessment course is used to assess the continued competence of offshore crane operators. BS 7121 Part 11 states that an offshore crane operators’ competence should be reassessed every 2 years. The practical assessment can be conducted on a crane simulator. If the practical assessment is to be carried out on the worksite using an offshore-rated crane to carry out lifting operations, this is to be provided by the candidate or their sponsor.

Prerequisites

  • Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator

  • Logged hours or documented evidence of overside lifts

Duration

1 Day

Max Participants

6 Persons

Performance Criteria

  • Plan work and provide comprehensive understanding of a crane operator’s responsibilities

  • Input data, use of Load Indicator Functions and Interpretation of Crane Capacity Charts and Manuals

  • Perform pre-operational and shutdown procedures

  • Safely control the crane during lifting operations

  • Demonstrate the ability to remove load swing

  • Safely conduct a series of Dynamic lifts and Blind lifts

  • Conduct vessel to vessel transfer of loads and use of personnel transfer equipment

Course Content

  • Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

  • Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of load mass

  • Locate and apply relevant documentation, risk assessment and hazard control strategies

  • Establish and maintain communications with all personnel, vessels and rigging crews

  • Use and interpret crane manufacturer’s specifications and data, including load charts, to enable the crane to be configured for the correct sea-state and specific load characteristics

  • Transfer of personnel between the facility and another vessel using appropriate approved equipment

  • Safe management of loads during diving operations and subsea operations

  • Heave compensation, passive, active and overload protection systems

  • Theoretical Assessment with a pass mark of 80% and Practical Assessment

Certification

Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 certificate of assessment is issued to conduct all offshore lifts in accordance with BS 7121 Part 11 upon successful completion and is valid for 2 years from date of issue.

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