This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) up to 60 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.
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 up to 60 tonnes HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 60 tonnes to:
- plan for the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- pack up
Requirements
Must have good verbal and written comprehension of the English language
Must have good general health and fitness for practicals
Must wear long sleeved shirt, long leg pants and steel cap boots
Must hold a USI (unique student identifier) number.
For further information regarding USI: http://www.usi.gov.au
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Training may be adjusted for participants with language, literacy and numeracy issues to ensure no candidate is at a disadvantage in completing this course. Please inform our office at the time of booking your course if you experience any language, literacy or numeracy issues.
High Risk Licence Fees
Candidates are to cover the cost of any additional high risk licence fees. As of April 2024, the pricing is as follows:
- $126 for new applications
- $68 to add a new class to an existing licence
- $169 to transfer to an existing interstate licence