About this Gantry or Overhead Crane Course

Looking to operate a gantry or overhead crane? You're in the right place.

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed to operate a gantry, bridge, jib or wall-mounted crane that is controlled by a pendant or wireless remote and has three or fewer powered motions.

These motions include:

  • Short/Cross travel

  • Long/Length travel

  • Hoist raise/lower

Please note:
This course does not cover cranes with four or more powered motions. For those, a High Risk Work Licence (Class CB) is required.

Course Outline
The RIIHAN305D course is structured to guide participants through both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training, building essential operating skills safely and confidently.

All course participants must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • Able to read, understand, and write English
  • Able to produce and meet the evidence of identity criteria as per SafeWork / Worksafe identification requirements

Protective Personal Equipment – safety boots, high-visibility vests, and hard hats– is mandatory.

If a participant requires a reassessment for a High-Risk Work Licence an additional $250.00 + GST reassessment fee will apply.

Private onsite training available if your site meets the following:

  • Training room with tables, chairs, screen or projector wall

  • Clear and safe operating area

  • Gantry or overhead crane in serviceable condition with manual

  • Suitable load and lifting equipment

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Plan Operations: Identify hazards and consult with team

  • Inspect Equipment: Pre-start checks on crane and gear

  • Set Up: Prepare crane and lifting devices

  • Transfer Loads: Safely lift and move loads

  • Conclude Operations: Shut down and secure equipment to site standards

Statement Outcome
Participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:

  • RIIHAN305D – Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane

Location:

Public course is available at

  • Brisbane (Salisbury), QLD

  • Sydney (Ingleburn), NSW

Course Cost:

QLD $580

Course Availability & Pricing

Please see our public course dates below. If there are no dates available or you would like to arrange a private course at your site or ours, then please select the 'Private courses' button.

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Further Information

Are doggers required when using a bridge or gantry crane?

A Dogging HRW Licence or one of the three rigging HRW licences1 is required by: any person other than a licensed bridge or gantry crane operator, who exercises judgement in the estimation of a load or selection of the slinging method and lifting equipment when slinging a load on any bridge or gantry crane, or any person who directs any bridge or gantry crane operator in the movement of the load where the load is out of view of the crane operator.

What are bridge and gantry cranes?

A bridge crane: consists of a bridge beam or beams that are mounted to end carriages at each end is capable of travelling along elevated runways, and  has one or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge.
A gantry crane: consists of a bridge beam or beams supported at one or both ends by legs mounted to end carriages  is capable of travelling on supporting surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not, and has a crab with one or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge.

Important Information

If a participant withdraws from a qualification/unit, with less than seven (7) business days notice prior to commencement, Kallibr Training reserves the right to retain the 30% administration booking fee.

No refund will be provided within two (2) business days prior to commencement. No refund will be permitted after course commencement or if a participant fails to attend on the scheduled commencement date.

What to Expect

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