This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a tower crane for licensing purposes, and covers a jib or boom/job crane mounted on a tower structure, demountable or permanent, including both horizontal and luffing jib types. This unit does not cover self-erecting tower cranes.

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

• Comply with OH&S licensing legislation
• Communicate and work safely with others in the work area
• Assess risks and management procedures (particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlines/electrical cables, wind, etc)
• Operate a tower crane for the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other
• Appropriate personnel
• Apply appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads.

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Course Outcomes:

• Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply in NSW
• Tower Crane characteristics, technical capabilities, and limitations
• Operational maintenance and basic diagnostic Procedure
• Techniques related to essential tasks, plan job, transfer the load.
• Site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
• Identification of communication strategies and systems – hand signals, whistles
• Safe operating techniques
• Conduct routine checks
• Shut down and secure the crane