GWO Crane and Hoist Inspection and Maintenance (CHIM) Training

The Module

Training overview

The Inspection and Maintenance module covers statutory and pre-use inspection methodology, documentation, fault finding and preventive maintenance for the equipment types covered by the Basic User module. It carries a 36-month validity.

This module forms part of GWO Crane and Hoist Training.

What this module covers

• National and international lifting equipment regulations
• Documentation and logging procedures
• Inspection methodologies — pre-use and statutory
• Safety systems including overload and lateral boom protection
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical system operation
• Manufacturer manual interpretation
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Preventive maintenance principles

Practical training

• Hands-on system inspections
• Fault identification in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components
• Completing inspection documentation
• Applying manufacturer manuals to real scenarios

Competencies

• Identify equipment defects per manufacturer specifications
• Conduct statutory and pre-use inspections
• Apply maintenance procedures and troubleshoot faults
• Maintain accurate inspection logs

Safety and risk awareness

• Hydraulic system pressurisation during inspection
• Electrical hazards while inspecting
• Overload protection system malfunction

Learning objectives

• Understand inspection regulations and documentation requirements
• Perform pre-use and statutory inspections systematically
• Assess safety, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Identify faults using manufacturer manuals
• Apply troubleshooting procedures appropriately