Course Description

This course specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a maximum rated capacity (MRC) over 100 tonnes, in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.

A person undertaking this unit must hold:

• a current National HRWL to perform dogging or a current certification for a specific VET course for HRWL to perform dogging that has been issued by, or on behalf of a WHS Regulator
• a current National HRWL to operate a Slewing Mobile crane (up to 60 Tonnes), and current industry experience operating a slewing mobile crane of greater than 20t and up to 60t competently for at least 2 years.

Slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed, but does not include:

• a front-end loader or
• a backhoe or
• an excavator or
• other earth moving equipment, when configured for crane operation.

A person performing this work is required to hold a slewing mobile crane with an MRC over 100 tonnes HRWL.

This unit requires a person operating a slewing mobile crane with an MRC over 100 tonnes to:

• plan for the work/task
• prepare for the work/task
• perform work/task
• pack up

Course Prerequisites

• a current National HRWL to perform dogging or a current certification for a specific VET course for HRWL to perform dogging that has been issued by, or on behalf of a WHS Regulator
• a current National HRWL to operate a Slewing Mobile crane (up to 60 Tonnes), and current industry experience operating a slewing mobile crane of greater than 20t and up to 60t competently for at least 2 years.
• Ability to understand and write English.
• 18 years of age
• Participants must provide their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety boots, hard hat and a high visibility vest.

Participants must wear correct safety clothing which includes: trousers, long sleeved shirt, safety boots, gloves, glasses, and helmet.