BASIC/TELESCOPIC CRANE



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Basic/Telescopic Crane Class Description

BASIC/TELESCOPIC CRANE

This class incorporates basic craning with topics: terms and definitions, principles of operation, set-up, basic rigging, oiling with practical exercise and seat time. We have a good fleet of cranes ranging in size and an abundance of practical exercises. A strong emphasis will be placed on maintance, inspection, set-up, and operational safety.

Load Charts and Regulations is recommended prior to taking this class.

2nd year Registered Apprentice choice.

TIME: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

OBJECTIVES: Learn basic crane terminology, principles of operation, hand signals, maintenance, pre-shift inspection, setup, erecting (in proper sequence), reeving, and gain some experience in the seat of both lattice and telescopic type cranes.

THIS CLASS CONSISTS OF:

30 hours classroom

50 hours lab

80 hours Total Instruction

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Hardhat, safety vest, work clothes, work boots.

SEE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM FOR DATES.

Hours for all classes: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

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*If you are not a Local 139 member and you have little (under two years) or no experience running heavy equipment, please click on the Apprenticeship for information. If you are an experienced operator who would like to join Local 139, please go to www.iuoe139.org for information.

Last updated: September 21, 2011

Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center
W11584 State Hwy 21
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-4911
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