STS and RTG Crane Operation Course
Online 300-hour course in STS and RTG crane operation. 6 modules covering UNE-EN 13001, ISO 12480-1:1997 and Navis N4. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the structure and mechanisms of STS and RTG cranes.
Analyse operating cycles and their productivity.
Apply safety criteria in crane working areas.
Identify safety devices and their functions.
Plan preventive and predictive maintenance of cranes.
Investigate incidents to propose prevention measures.
Design an operational and training plan for crane operators.
Who it's for
- Crane operations supervisor wishing to specialise in STS and RTG crane operation.
- Maintenance manager for port equipment wishing to specialise in STS and RTG crane operation.
- Safety technician in terminals wishing to specialise in STS and RTG crane operation.
- Trainer of crane operators wishing to specialise in STS and RTG crane operation.
- Handling equipment engineer wishing to specialise in STS and RTG crane operation.
- Berth productivity analyst wishing to specialise in STS and RTG crane operation.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter container terminals.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 13001
- ISO 12480-1:1997
- FEM 1.001
- ISO 9927-1:2013
- ISO 4309:2017
- ISO 4301-1:2016
- Directiva 2006/42/CE
- Real Decreto 1215/1997
6 modules · 300 h
1.1STS crane: structure and components1.2RTG crane: structure and components1.3Telescopic spreaders and twin-lift1.4Hoisting, travelling and trolley mechanisms1.5Crane classification by service group1.6Panamax and Neo-Panamax outreach1.7Electric and diesel drives1.8Comparison with RMG and straddle carriers1.9Manufacturers and trends1.10Case study: crane selection for a berth
2.1Operator cabin and controls2.2Loading and unloading cycle2.3Load anti-sway2.4Handling hatch covers2.5Wind service limits2.6Communication with signaller and lashers2.7Productivity per move2.8Out-of-gauge loads2.9Remote operation from control room2.10Practice: analysis of an STS crane cycle
3.1Lane positioning and stacking3.2Guidance systems and autosteering3.3Block change and wheel steering3.4Coordination with terminal trucks3.5Electric RTG and busbar systems3.6Fuel consumption and emissions3.7Stacking limits and stability3.8Night operation and lighting3.9Work orders from the TOS3.10Workshop: work plan for an RTG in a block
4.1Risk assessment for port cranes4.2Exclusion zones and pedestrian traffic4.3Anti-collision systems between cranes4.4Load limiters and limit switches4.5Storm anchorages4.6Safe access to cabin and maintenance4.7Operator ergonomics4.8Crane incident investigation4.9Lifting equipment regulations4.10Case study: spreader collision incident
5.1Preventive crane maintenance5.2Cable and sheave inspection5.3Spreader maintenance5.4Drive diagnostics5.5Condition monitoring5.6Structural inspection and fatigue5.7Critical spare parts management5.8MTBF and MTTR indicators5.9Refurbishment and service life5.10Practice: maintenance plan for an RTG
6.1Terminal characterisation6.2Current berth and yard productivity6.3Crane allocation6.4Crane operating procedures6.5Risk assessment6.6Maintenance plan6.7Operator training plan6.8Performance indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Navis N4, IBM Maximo, Konecranes TRUCONNECT, SAP PM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises draw on real procedures for analysing cycles and productivity of berth cranes, risk assessment in yard operations, and planning preventive maintenance of equipment. Assessment is continuous 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.
Describe the structure and mechanisms of STS and RTG cranes.
Analyse operating cycles and their productivity.
Apply safety criteria in crane working areas.
Identify safety devices and their functions.
Plan preventive and predictive maintenance of cranes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards reading.
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 is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Navis N4, IBM Maximo, Konecranes TRUCONNECT, SAP PM. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is the institute's own training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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