SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANE COURSE (CS)

Self-erecting Tower Crane Licence Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a self-erecting tower crane.

Self-erecting cranes are common on small to medium-sized construction sites. They usually have a horizontal boom that folds out during erection and are usually operated by remote control rather than from a cabin. For licencing purposes, self-erecting tower cranes are a separate category to other types of tower crane.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.

Further Information is available on the following links:

• Training.gov.au Fact Sheet
• Safework Australia General Guide
• Worksafe QLD Information

Self-erecting Tower Crane Course Outcomes

• Accurate recording and maintenance of information relating to crane operations
• Plan task
• Prepare for task
• Transfer load
• Shut down and secure crane

Self-erecting Tower Crane Training Course Outline

• Accurate recording and maintenance of 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 self-erecting tower crane for the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other appropriate personnel
• Risk assessment and hazard control strategies, including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the crane including particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlines/electrical cables, wind, and crane stability
• Use and interpretation of crane manufacturer's specifications and data, including load charts and ballast, to enable the crane to be configured for the load
• Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures
• Ability to be able to read and comprehend manufacturer's instructions, procedures and safety signs
• Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads
• Commonwealth, state or territory OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the crane class
• Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting operations for the crane class
• Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control
• Level of literacy to be able to read and comprehend manufacturer's instructions, procedures and safety signs
• Self-erecting tower crane operating techniques
• Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
• Self-erecting tower crane characteristics and capabilities to allow the operation of the crane to suit the range of loads
• Rated capacity and working load limits (including use of crane load charts)
• Typical routine problems encountered in the operation of the crane and equipment and adjustments required for correction

Pre-requisite For This Course

• Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
• Ability to read, write & understand English

What to Bring

• Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
• Steel cap Boots
• Safety gloves
• Hi-Visibility shirt and hard hat with a brim
• Suitable outdoor work clothing (no singlets)
• Lunch and water bottle
• If applicable, any evidence of prior experience e.g old certificates
• USI Number (Find My USI)

Additional Information

Course Timing:Course days typically run from 6:30am to approximately 3:00pm - Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.

*You may be required to start before 6:30am and stay after 3:00pm depending on how long the formal assessment runs for, we will advise of these times on the day of formal assessment.

Course Structure:
Please note: Competence in a unit does not in itself result in a licence.

Once the trainer believes the participant has demonstrated theoretical and practical understanding of the chosen course (i.e ‘Unit of Competency’, in this case ' Licence to Operate a Self-Erecting Tower Crane - CPCCLTC4002'), this will be verified with a certificate or what’s known as a ‘Statement of Attainment’ from us, On the Job Training.

In order to obtain a CS licence, the candidate, after successful completion of the unit of competency, can choose to participate in the theoretical and practical assessments known as ‘National Assessment Instruments’ (NAI) held at the conclusion of each course at On the Job Training. This is conducted by an assessor on behalf of Workplace Health & Safety Queensland. On successful completion of the mandated assessments, they will be issued with a ‘Candidate Assessment Summary’ (CAS) by On the Job Training.

Upon successful completion of the NAI as stated above, the Office of Industrial Relations Queensland will contact them with instructions on how to apply for the CS high risk work licence.

Reassessments: Should the participant not achieve competence in any of the NAI’s, then they will be entitled to no more than one reassessment with no charge. At the RTO’s discretion, any additional reassessments will incur further fees of $250 each including charges for retraining of $500 if required.

For more information about costs associated with high risk work licences visit the Workplace Health & Safety website.