WEEK ONE

Areas of Classroom Coverage

• Basic Principles of Operation
• Mobile Crane Safety
• Operating a Mobile Crane
• Machine Condition, Operational Limitations
• Rigging Considerations

Areas of Hands-On Coverage**

• Introduction to Simulator Operation
• Introduction to IC80
• Complete all End of Section Practical Evaluations

WEEK THREE

Areas of Classroom Coverage*

• Load Dynamics
• On-Site Equipment Movement
• Load Charts
• Tele-Boom Attachment Assembly/Disassembly
• Advanced Operational Techniques
• NACB Load Chart/Load Test Booklet

Areas of Hands-On Coverage**

• Continued Simulator Operation
  • Begin using Joy Stick Controllers Mid Week
• Introduction to Crane Operation IC80
  • Review and work IC80 Load Chart Problems
  • Set-up control course using, 18” traffic cones
  • Set-up Std. Driving Course using 12” traffic cones
• Introduction to Jib Erection and Dismantling
• Introduction to driving RT518
• Introduction to RT518 Maintenance
• Introduction to Crane Operation RT518
  • Review and work Grove RT 518
  • Load Chart Problems
  • Set-up control course using 18” traffic cones
  • Set-up Std. Driving Course using 12” traffic cones
• All End of Section Practical Evaluations

WEEK TWO

Areas of Classroom Coverage*

• Communications
• Machine Power Flow
• Preventative Maintenance
• Wire Rope
• Computer/Operational Aids
• Review ASME B30.5 Handouts
• Review OSHA 1910 & 1926 Crane Standards

Areas of Hands-On Coverage**

• Continued Simulator Operation
• Introduction to driving IC80
  • Forward Movement, Reverse Movement
  • Driving on Controlled Course
  • Outrigger Usage
• Introduction to IC80 Maintenance
• Introduction to RT518
• Student Observation Only
  • No Crane Operation (RT518) Week Two
• Complete All End of Section Practical Evaluations

WEEK FOUR

Areas of Classroom Coverage*

• Lift Planning
• Hoisting Personnel
• Lattice Boom Assembly & Disassembly
• Emergency Procedures

Areas of Hands-On Coverage**

• Continued Simulator Operation
  • Using Joy Stick Controllers
• Crane Operation IC80
  • Set-up control course using 12” traffic cones
  • Set-up Std. Driving Course using 12” traffic cones
• Crane Operation RT518
  • Set-up control course using 12” traffic cones
  • Set-up Std. Driving Course instructor using 12” traffic cones
• All End of Section Practical Evaluations

*Mobile Cranes may vary from location to location. *Several Labs are included in the classroom portions of subjects requiring them. ** Field trips, when available are included in the hands-on time.

For registration and program availability, contact us at 1-800-654-5640 or via email at nacbgroup@cranesafe.com