LEEA Accredited - Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Assessment / Reassessment

Course Description

This course is intended for personnel who wish to become LEEA Accredited Stage 3 offshore crane operators or renew their existing Stage 3 Assessment qualifications.

Why choose this course?

Choosing our LEEA Accredited - Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Assessment/Reassessment opens the door to a wealth of benefits. Here's why you should consider this Assessment/Reassessment.

Industry Recognized Certification: This assessment results in a LEEA Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 certificate, internationally recognized as a mark of competence. This will enhance your credibility, signifying your skill level to employers worldwide.

In-depth and Practical Evaluation: Our Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Assessment is carefully structured to balance theoretical knowledge and practical proficiency, ensuring your skills are tested in realistic scenarios. You'll have the chance to demonstrate your adeptness in offshore crane operations.

Expert Assessors: Our assessors are industry veterans with years of experience. They're not just evaluating your skills – they've been in your shoes, ensuring you're being assessed by those intimately aware of the field's nuances.

Safety-Focused: Safety is paramount in the industry, and our assessment prioritizes safe working practices. We'll gauge your understanding of the necessary safety precautions to minimize the risk of accidents and ensure a safer workplace.

LEEA Standards: As a LEEA-accredited assessment, our program is in line with the highest industry standards. This means you're being evaluated on the most current and pertinent practices, which are valued and sought-after by employers in the industry.

Career Advancement: Achieving this accreditation can accelerate your career progression, creating opportunities for roles that demand this specific expertise. Distinguish yourself in the job market with a LEEA Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 certificate.

Book your assessment today, and set yourself apart in the industry with a comprehensive assessment of your skills and knowledge.

Who is the course for?

This course is intended for personnel who wish to become LEEA Accredited Stage 3 offshore crane operators or renew their existing Stage 3 Assessment qualifications.

What certificate will i receive?

LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Assessment or Reassessment Certificate that is valid for two years.


What can the course lead to?

What is the duration of the course?

The duration of the Stage 3 OCO Assessment will depend on the nature of the crane lifting operations.

What are the entry requirements?

Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Assessment

Candidates for Stage 3 OCO assessment require [ A and C] or [ B and C ] – see details below:

(a) A valid LEEA Accredited OCO Stage 2 Training certificate; or (b) valid OCO Stage 2 or a Stage 3 industry-recognised Offshore Crane Operator competence certificate; and (c) A letter from their employer confirming the candidates holds the necessary knowledge and skills at Stage 2, to enable them undertake assessment.

Crane Type

The assessment must be undertaken on an offshore crane. Mobile / Crawler cranes will not be accepted.

Physical and stressful demands of training

Training activities contained within this Product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully. As a minimum, to ensure that prior to participating in practical exercises the learner is declared fit, in that they:

1. Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate; or

2. Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by GSS.

What does the course cover?

This course aims to establish that the candidate has the required underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfil the role of Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator safely and effectively.

Course Summary

Training Objective 1: Planning the Lifting Operation

EO 1. How to safely and effectively plan the lifting operation

EO 2. Preparing a lift plan and risk assessment and contributing to a toolbox talk

Training Objective 2: Checks to be Undertaken on the Crane

EO 1. How to conduct pre-start, pre-operational and operational checks on the crane

EO 2. Pre-start, pre-operational and operational checks on the crane

Training Objective 3: Undertaking Crane Lifting Operations

EO 1. How to undertake crane lifting operations

EO 2. Crane Lifting Operations

Training Objective 4: Response to Crane Malfunctions and Alarms

EO 1. The correct response to a range of crane malfunctions and alarms

How is the course assessed?

Knowledge Assessment

The Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding of the candidate can be gleaned from a combination of the following:

a) Professional Discussion

b) Inferred underpinning knowledge and understanding from the practical crane lifting operations, and

c) The assessor questioning the candidate at appropriate times.

Practical Assessment

The Practical Assessment requires the Assessor to observe the candidate perform the specified tasks to the required standard.

Course info

  • Certificate
  • LEEA Certificate - Valid for 3 years

  • Duration
  • 1.0 days

  • Who is it for
  • For personnel seeking LEEA Accredited Stage 3 offshore crane operator certification or renewal of existing certification.

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