Bridge and Gantry Cranes (BGC) Diploma

Bridge and Gantry Cranes (BGC) Diploma

This Diploma qualification is essential for anyone engaged in the testing, inspection, examination and repair/maintenance of bridge and gantry cranes.

This course replaces the previous Overhead Travelling Cranes (OTC) Advanced Programme. 

Duration

Instructor Led Training - 4 days

Instructor Led Zoom Training - 4 days

Delegates

Maximum numbers: 

Instructor Led Training - 8 delegates

Zoom delivery - 12 delegates

Course Contents

  1. Working on site
  2. The examiners’ tools and equipment
  3. Types of examination
  4. Assessment criteria
  5. Preparation for a thorough examination
  6. Competency
  7. Rated Capacity Indicators and Rated Capacity Limiters (RCIs and RCLs)
  8. Load testing of cranes and supporting structures
  9. Chain and wire rope examination
  10. Hoist and trolley machinery
  11. Crane types
  12. Light crane systems
  13. Crane supporting structures
  14. Power feed systems

Delivery Options

  • e-Learning
  • Instructor Led Training at Huntingdon Training Centre
  • Instructor Led Zoom training
  • Instructor Led Training on your premises (members only)
  • Blended learning (members only)

Requirements

  • Passed the LEEA Foundation or previous Part 1 Entry (P1E) course
  • You must be over 16 years old
  • You must be employed by a LEEA member or registered with us as an Individual Trainee

Course Dates

Location Huntingdon
Start Date 27/01/2025
End Date 30/01/2025
Places Left 0
Member Price £765.00
Individual Trainee Price £1,530.00

Course Times: Monday - Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.

Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.

Location Huntingdon
Start Date 31/03/2025
End Date 03/04/2025
Places Left 7
Member Price £765.00
Individual Trainee Price £1,530.00

Course Times: Monday - Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.

 

Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.


Location Huntingdon
Start Date 30/06/2025
End Date 03/07/2025
Places Left 8
Member Price £765.00
Individual Trainee Price £1,530.00

Course Times: Monday - Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.

 

Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.


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