5 Day course which includes 1 day Safe Work NSW Assessment
Required Knowledge and Learning Outcomes
Plan Work
- Potential workplace hazards are identified
- Hazard control measures are identified consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
- Weight of load is identified and estimated in consultation with associated personnel as required
- Suitable lifting points on load are identified in consultation with associated personnel
- Appropriate lifting equipment is obtained following consultation with associated personnel
- Crane capabilities are appropriate to the load/s, working conditions and environmental conditions
- Appropriate paths for moving loads in the work area are inspected and determined
- Appropriate communication methods are identified with associated personnel
Conduct Routine Checks
- Crane is visually checked for any damage or defects
- All signage and labels are visible and legible in accordance with the appropriate standard
- Routine pre-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
- All controls are located and identified
- Crane service logbook is checked for compliance
- Crane is started in accordance with procedures and checked for any abnormal noises
- All crane safety devices are tested in accordance with procedures
- Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
- All communication equipment is checked for serviceability
- All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken
Set Up Crane
- Ground suitability is checked
- Crane is driven to work area in accordance with procedures
- Crane is positioned for work application and stability in accordance with procedures
- Outriggers/stabilisers are deployed and locked in accordance with manufacturer instructions, and required type and amount of padding material or plates is determined
- Boom/jib and configuration data is input into the crane computer as required
- Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to work area in accordance with procedures
- All communications equipment is tested for functionality
Transfer Loads
- Lifting equipment is prepared for load in accordance with procedures
- Load destination is prepared
- Loads are determined within crane capacity
- Boom/jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from associated personnel
- Lifting equipment is attached and secured using defined techniques in accordance with procedures
- Test lift is carried out in accordance with procedures to allow for checks to be safely made, in consultation with relevant personnel
- Loads are transferred using all relevant crane movements in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
- All required communication signals are correctly interpreted in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
- Load is landed ensuring stability and security from movement
Shut Down and Secure Crane
- Lifting equipment is removed or disconnected from load and/or lifting hook in accordance with procedures
- Crane is operated in accordance with procedures
- Load movement is monitored constantly, ensuring safety of personnel and load, and crane stability
- Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with procedures
- Crane boom/jib and equipment are stowed and secured in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
- Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required
- Outriggers/stabilisers are stowed and secured in accordance with procedures
- Plates or packing are stowed and secured
- Crane is shut down in accordance with procedures
- Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
- Lifting equipment is stored in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standards
- All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken
Course Requirements
- 100 points of identification
- Pens
- Safety Helmet; boots and Hi vis clothing
About Our Course: Our course will allow you to achieve a Certificate in Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above, which incorporates all applicable certification requirements. All classes are conducted in English and students should have a sound knowledge of the English language. You will be assessed with both a Theory Exam and a Practical Test.
What do you need to bring? 100 points of Identification – this must include one (1) form of current photo identification
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed footwear When are our Courses running. Please phone John on 0408690614.