Mobile Crane Operation Course
Online 300-hour course in mobile crane operation. 6 modules covering EN 13000 (mobile cranes), ISO 12480-1 (safe use of cranes) and Liebherr Crane Planner 2.0. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Mobile Crane Operation Course — studying from Ireland
Ireland's agricultural, forestry, construction and utility sectors rely heavily on off-road vehicles and specialist machinery, creating steady demand for engineers and technicians. Dealers, manufacturers' service networks and specialist fabricators support tractors, earthmoving equipment, forestry machines and bespoke vehicles. Engineers in this area work on hydraulics, powertrain integration, machine safety and maintenance planning. Machinery safety and market surveillance are overseen by national safety and standards authorities in line with European machinery directives.
Fees for Ireland: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Are there professional bodies in Ireland for off-road and specialist vehicle engineers that this qualification relates to?
Off-road and machinery engineers in Ireland often join Engineers Ireland, and agricultural and construction sectors have their own industry associations. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer membership, licences or recognition. Confirm entry requirements directly with any body you are considering.
Do Irish employers in agriculture, construction and specialist machinery value this training?
Employers in Ireland's agricultural machinery, construction and plant hire sectors generally weigh practical experience heavily. A private online qualification may support your application, but its value is decided by each employer. The final project can help demonstrate your skills, though no outcome is guaranteed.
Is the programme manageable alongside work, and can my employer pay for it?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study around field or workshop schedules from anywhere in Ireland. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Distinguish the types of mobile crane and their configurations.
Interpret load charts and calculate the lift.
Assess the site, outriggers and crane stability.
Select lifting gear and apply correct slinging techniques.
Carry out coordinated lifts using standardised signalling.
Manage the documentation, inspections and maintenance of the crane.
Prepare a complete lift plan as a final project.
Who it's for
- Self-propelled mobile crane operator who wants to specialise in Mobile Crane Operation.
- Lift supervisor who wants to specialise in Mobile Crane Operation.
- Lift planner who wants to specialise in Mobile Crane Operation.
- Lifting equipment inspection technician who wants to specialise in Mobile Crane Operation.
- Industrial assembly supervisor who wants to specialise in Mobile Crane Operation.
- Load lifting prevention technician who wants to specialise in Mobile Crane Operation.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the crane hire sector.
What you'll work with
- EN 13000 (mobile cranes)
- ISO 12480-1 (safe use of cranes)
- ISO 4309 (crane wire ropes, inspection and discard)
- Royal Decree 837/2003 (ITC MIE-AEM-4, self-propelled mobile cranes)
- ISO 9927-1 (crane inspection)
- EN 13414-1 (steel wire rope slings)
- ISO 16715 (hand signals for cranes)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Self-propelled, truck-mounted and all-terrain cranes1.2Lattice-boom and telescopic-boom cranes1.3Components: boom, jib, counterweight and outriggers1.4Configurations and their effect on capacity1.5Moment limiter and its functions1.6Crane instrumentation and controls1.7Machine documentation and mandatory inspections1.8Crane operator certification and required training1.9Responsibilities of the operator, signaller and lift supervisor1.10Workshop: identifying components and configurations
2.1Reading the load chart2.2Radius, height and boom length2.3Weight of accessories and capacity deductions2.4Total load: load, slings and attachments2.5Utilisation percentage and safety margins2.6Effect of the jib and of a luffing boom2.7Working on tyres and on outriggers2.8Reduced capacity by slew sector2.9Checks before lifting2.10Practice: calculating a lift using a load chart
3.1Choosing the site and access routes3.2Ground bearing pressure and spreader plates3.3Ground conditions: fill, trenches and manholes3.4Levelling the machine and extending outriggers3.5Distances to excavations and slopes3.6Overhead power lines and safe clearances3.7Buried services and risk of collapse3.8Wind: limits and checking the forecast3.9Slewing space and obstacles3.10Practice: crane site survey
4.1Slings, wire ropes, chains and webbing: uses and limits4.2Shackles, hooks and accessories4.3Sling angles and load distribution4.4Centre of gravity and load balance4.5Protecting edges and the load4.6Inspecting lifting gear before use4.7Tag lines and load control4.8Signal code and radio communication4.9Working with two cranes: tandem lifting4.10Practice: selecting and arranging lifting gear
5.1Lift plan and pre-lift briefing5.2Trial lift and stability check5.3Combined movements and sway control5.4Speeds and braking of movements5.5Exclusion zone and access control5.6Lifts without direct visibility5.7Stopping the lift: criteria and authority5.8Incidents: entrapment, snagging and hydraulic failure5.9Folding, transport and parking5.10Case study: lifting a load in a confined space
6.1First-level maintenance by the operator6.2Inspection of ropes and safety systems6.3Periodic inspections and load tests6.4Maintenance records and machine logbook6.5Road transport and permits6.6Insurance and certificates required on site6.7Coordination of site activities6.8Common crane operator errors6.9Continuing education and recertification6.10Final project: complete lift plan for a lift operation
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Liebherr Crane Planner 2.0, 3D Lift Plan, AutoCAD, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are based on real procedures for calculating lifts using load charts, outrigger and ground pressure studies, and lift planning with a signaller. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Distinguish the types of mobile crane and their configurations.
Interpret load charts and calculate the lift.
Assess the site, outriggers and crane stability.
Select lifting gear and apply correct slinging techniques.
Carry out coordinated lifts using standardised signalling.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Liebherr Crane Planner 2.0, 3D Lift Plan, AutoCAD and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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