This course covers all the requirements for obtaining a national High Risk Work Licence (Class C1) for slewing mobile cranes with a maximum lifting capacity of up to 10 tonnes. Successfully completing this course will allow you to operate any mobile cranes (up to 100t), any non-slewing crane (such as telehandlers or Franna cranes) and vehicle loading cranes (such as Hiab’s and Palfinger’s) and reach stackers within Australia.

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Course Outcomes:

• Accurately record and maintain information relating to crane operations
• Communication techniques in the workplace including whistles, hand signals and use of two-way radios
• Interpersonal communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel
• Load data into crane computer (where fitted) and check operation to accurately reflect the crane configuration
• Operation of a slewing mobile crane (up to 100t capacity) for the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel
• Risk assessment and hazard control strategies, including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the crane (particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlines/electrical cables, wind, erection, pack up and crane stability)
• Use and interpretation of cane manufacturer’s specifications and data, including load charts, to enable the crane to configured for the load
• Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures
• Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads
• Commonwealth, State or Territory OH&S legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the crane class
• Level of literacy to be able to read and comprehend manufacturer’s instructions, procedures and safety signs
• Mobile slewing crane characteristics and capabilities to allow the configuration of the crane to suit the range of loads
• Mobile slewing crane operating techniques
• Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control
• Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting operations for the crane class
• Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
• Rated capacity and working load limits (including use of crane load charts)
• Typical routine problems encountered in the process and with equipment and adjustments required for correction