GOAL
Learn how to operate a mobile crane safely and effectively.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Employees who have to work with a mobile crane and need a certification of the certificate W4-01 Operator Mobile Crane.
TCVT stands for Stichting Toezicht Certificatie Verticaal Transport; TCVT RA stands for TCVT Register Administratie. In the Netherlands, this certificate of professional competence is mandatory for crane operators.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age of 18 years;
- Valid certificate of medical fitness;
COURSE
Training:
- Without experience: crane assessment test required
- With experience: 5 days
Examination: 1 day
Refresher module A & B: 1 day
Refresher module C & D: 1 day
Language: Dutch / English
CONTENT
- Role and responsibility of a crane operator;
- Preparation for work;
- Transport and manoeuvres;
- Preparation of work on site;
- Putting the crane into operation;
- Performing lift work;
- Finishing the job;
- Knowledge and skills: safety and health;
- Using a mobile crane for its intended purpose.
Refresher: There are 4 different modules, which may be taken in any order:
- Combination module A & B – 1 day
- Module A: Work preparation and execution
- Module B: Hoisting equipment
- Combination module C & D – 1 day
- Module C: Safety and environment
- Module D: Maintenance and troubleshooting
VALIDITY CERTIFICATE
The certificate is valid for 5 years. The certificate can be renewed if all conditions are met:
- Refresher:
- The first day of training must be attended within the 36 months of the 5-year certification period.
- The second day of training must be attended within the last 24 months of the 5-year certification period.
- Practical experience:
- Registration of the practical experience: in the period of 5 year of validity, must have worked at least 8 quarters in the function indicated on the registration, of which at least 2 quarters in the last 3 years.
As long as the crane operator continues to meet the requirements every 5 years, the certificate can be renewed at any time.
PRACTICAL INFO
- Maximum number of participants: 2 per crane
- Maximum number of participants: 8 in refresher module
- Bring PPE and high visibility jacket
