Course in warehouse stacker crane operation

ERGON Centre for Staff Improvement invites you to attend a course on the operation and maintenance of warehouse stacker cranes. With us, you will obtain the qualifications from the Office of Technical Inspection necessary to carry out the profession of operator of stacker cranes used in warehouses. 

The maintenance person checks the technical condition of the equipment

Course topics 

The thematic scope of the training is very broad and includes all the information necessary to pass the examination before the board of the Office of Technical Inspection. The main topics covered in the training are: 

  • legal provisions concerning the operation of the stacker crane, 
  • working with control panels, 
  • checking the technical condition of the equipment, 
  • operating parameters, 
  • technical supervision news, 
  • Health, Safety and Fire Precautions, 
  • general information on cranes, 
  • classification and subdivision of stacker cranes, 
  • safety devices, 
  • rules for dealing with equipment failure, 
  • responsibilities of the stacker operator, 
  • maintenance duties of the appliance, 
  • the use of different types of stacker cranes, 
  • capacity characteristics, 
  • construction of storage stacker cranes, 
  • hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic equipment, 
  • pre-work activities, 
  • post-operation activities on the equipment, 
  • stability of the equipment, 
  • working under specific conditions, 
  • mechanisms of operation of storage stacker cranes. 

Warehouse stacker cranes - characteristics 

Stacker crane lifts goods in the warehouse

These are devices that automatically retrieve and transport goods to the places that have been designated for this purpose. They place the goods on so-called racking installations. Stacker cranes can operate in three modes: 

  • manual mode - mainly used when carrying out maintenance and repair work. The operator then controls the stacker crane from the cabin and uses the manual mechanisms; 
  • semi-automated mode - the operator controls the stacker crane by means of a computer located in the aisle. With this option, auxiliary functions are carried out; 
  • Automatic mode - this is the mode that is most often chosen. The operator directs the machine with the help of the management system and the stacker crane receives the commands as it is equipped with a microprocessor. 

The use of stacker cranes in warehouses not only increases the efficiency of such places, but also improves the quality of the service provided and increases the safety of the stored goods. 

Training programme 

The training is divided into two parts: 

  • theoretical classes, 
  • practical activities. 

Entitlements 

At the end of the training course, trainees are entered into an examination held before members of a committee from the Office of Technical Inspection. If they pass, they receive a qualification certificate entitling them to operate or maintain storage stacker cranes. The certificate is valid for 10 years. 

Requirements for the candidate 

  • coming of age, 
  • at least primary/high school education, 
  • a state of health permitting work on the equipment. 

Training venue 

We organise courses at our training centres located throughout the country. On request, we can carry out training at the premises of our clients' companies anywhere in Poland. 

Why trust us? 

The employee drives a warehouse stacker crane
  • We have many years of experience in providing vocational training, 
  • we have qualified training staff, 
  • we offer high-quality training materials, 
  • we take care of all the formalities for the UDT examination, 
  • a high pass rate for our students, 
  • we have an individual approach to each participant in our courses, 
  • we offer attractive course prices. 

Take a look at our offer 

In addition to the above-described training for operator and maintainer of warehouse stacker cranes, we also organise vocational courses to prepare for work as an operator or maintainer of such equipment as: 

  • tower cranes, 
  • HDS cranes, 
  • forklift trucks, 
  • cranes, 
  • mobile platforms, i.e. aerial work platforms and scissor lifts, among others, 
  • winches and hoists. 

Questions and answers

Do you provide on-site training?

Yes, of course. We are able to provide training in the operation and maintenance of warehouse stacker cranes at the customer's company, anywhere in Poland. 

How valid are the authorisations for stacker cranes?

The validity of the qualification certificates for the operation and maintenance of this equipment is 10 years.

In which modes can the warehouse stacker cranes operate?

Stacker cranes used in warehouses can operate in automatic mode, manual mode and semi-automatic mode. 

What are the advantages of using stacker cranes in warehouses?

The use of stacker cranes brings a number of benefits. The main advantages include an increased level of safety of the goods transported, an increase in the quality of the services provided and a definite improvement in the efficiency of the work carried out.