Crane Courses
Overhead crane pendant controlled - C30
Up to 50000 kgOverhead crane pendant controlled - C30
The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the functions, safety and suitability of the crane prior to utilization in the freight handling industry. Learners are also able to inspect and record the operational fitness of the components of a crane and be able to access available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents while operating an overhead/gantry crane.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a crane.
- Identifying the safety and suitability of the crane type prior to utilisation.
- Inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the components of a crane.
- Operating an overhead crane in a safe and competent manner.
- Accessing available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Overhead crane cab controlled - C31
Code: C31Overhead crane cab controlled - C31
The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the functions, safety and suitability of the crane prior to utilization in the freight handling industry. Learners are also able to inspect and record the operational fitness of the components of a crane and be able to access available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents while operating a overhead/gantry crane.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a crane.
- Identifying the safety and suitability of the crane type prior to utilisation.
- Inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the components of a crane.
- Operating an overhead crane in a safe and competent manner.
- Accessing available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Truck mounted crane - C32
Code: C32Truck mounted crane - C32
The person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the functions of a truck mounted crane while using the crane in a safe and suitable manner. They will also be able to access support and emergency services in the case of an incident or accident in the workplace.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a truck mounted crane.
- Identifying the safety and suitability of the crane.
- Inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the components of the truck and crane.
- Operating a truck mounted crane.
- Accessing available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Hydraulic mobile crane - C33
Up to 50000 kgHydraulic mobile crane - C33
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of a mobile crane.
- Identify the safety and suitability of crane.
- Apply the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane.
- Operate mobile crane.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Hydraulic crane pickup and carry - C34
Up to 50000 kgHydraulic crane pickup and carry - C34
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of a mobile crane.
- Identify the safety and suitability of crane.
- Apply the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane.
- Operate mobile crane.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Hydraulic mobile crane - C35
Above 50000 kgHydraulic mobile crane - C35
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Identifying the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation thereof, giving consideration to freight characteristics, equipment manufactures requirements and environmental conditions.
- Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane with reference to safety procedures in the workplace.
- Operating the heavy crane in a safe and competent manner.
- Accessing available support and emergency services in the case of incidents and accidents.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Hydraulic crane pickup and carry - C36
Above 50000 kgHydraulic crane pickup and carry - C36
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Identifying the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation thereof, giving consideration to freight characteristics, equipment manufactures requirements and environmental conditions.
- Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane with reference to safety procedures in the workplace.
- Operating the heavy crane in a safe and competent manner.
- Accessing available support and emergency services in the case of incidents and accidents.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Lattice boom mobile crawler crane - C38
Up to 50000 kgLattice boom mobile crawler crane - C38
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of a mobile crane.
- Identify the safety and suitability of crane.
- Apply the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane.
- Operate mobile crane.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Lattice boom mobile truck crane - C39
Above 50000 kgLattice boom mobile truck crane - C39
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Identifying the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation thereof, giving consideration to freight characteristics, equipment manufactures requirements and environmental conditions.
- Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane with reference to safety procedures in the workplace.
- Operating the heavy crane in a safe and competent manner.
- Accessing available support and emergency services in the case of incidents and accidents.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Lattice boom mobile crawler crane - C40
Above 50000 kgLattice boom mobile crawler crane - C40
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Identifying the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation thereof, giving consideration to freight characteristics, equipment manufactures requirements and environmental conditions.
- Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane with reference to safety procedures in the workplace.
- Operating the heavy crane in a safe and competent manner.
- Accessing available support and emergency services in the case of incidents and accidents.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Tower crane top slewing - C41
Code: C41Tower crane top slewing - C41
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of a tower crane.
- Identify the safety and suitability of crane.
- Apply the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane.
- Operate tower crane.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Tower crane bottom slewing - C42
Code: C42Tower crane bottom slewing - C42
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of a tower crane.
- Identify the safety and suitability of crane.
- Apply the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane.
- Operate tower crane.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Mobile hydraulic crane - C43
Up to 15000 kgMobile hydraulic crane - C43
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane. Learners are also able to operate heavy canes in a safe and competent manner.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Identifying the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation thereof, giving consideration to freight characteristics, equipment manufactures requirements and environmental conditions.
- Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane with reference to safety procedures in the workplace.
- Operating the heavy crane in a safe and competent manner.
- Accessing available support and emergency services in the case of incidents and accidents.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Ships Crane - C45
Code: C45Ships Crane - C45
Operating a ships crane takes place within a regulatory framework that seeks to ensure safety of the operator, the crane and its environment. Ships cranes are inherently dangerous, hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated. The learner will also acquire the competencies and skills to operate the components, systems and joy sticks to accomplish the task of lifting and handling loads appropriately. The aspects of safety and communication during the lifting operation are covered.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Discussing and applying the regulatory framework for operating ships cranes.
- Describing the ships crane to be operated.
- Demonstrating mechanical awareness of the selected machine.
- Inspecting the selected ships crane.
- Handling loads with a ships crane.
- Operating the ships crane.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Telescopic boom handler - C46
Code: C46Telescopic boom handler - C46
Operating a lifting machine takes place within a regulatory framework that seeks to ensure safety of the operator, the lifting machine and the lifting machine environment. Telescopic boom handlers are inherently dangerous; hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated. The learner will also acquire the competencies and skills to operate the components, systems and levers to accomplish the task of lifting and handling loads appropriately. The aspects of safety and communication during the lifting operation are covered.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Discussing and applying the regulatory framework for operating Telescopic boom handlers.
- Describing the telescopic boom handler to be operated.
- Demonstrating mechanical awareness of the telescopic boom handler.
- Inspecting the telescopic boom handler.
- Handling loads with a telescopic boom handler.
- Operating the telescopic boom handler.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Reach Stacker - C48
Code: C48Reach Stacker - C48
Operating a reach stacker takes place within a regulatory framework that seeks to ensure safety of the operator, the reach stacker and its environment. Reach stackers are inherently dangerous; hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated. The learner will also acquire the competencies and skills to operate the components, systems and joy sticks to accomplish the task of lifting and handling loads appropriately. The aspects of safety and communication during the lifting operation are covered.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Discussing and applying the regulatory framework for operating reach stackers.
- Describing the reach stacker to be operated.
- Demonstrating mechanical awareness of the selected machine.
- Inspecting the selected reach stacker.
- Handling loads with a reach stacker.
- Operating the reach stacker.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Rail mounted gantry crane - C52
Code: C52Rail mounted gantry crane - C52
Operating an inland container crane takes place within a regulatory framework that seeks to ensure safety of the operator, the crane itself and its environment. Inland container cranes are inherently dangerous; hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated. The learner will also acquire the competencies and skills to operate the components, systems and joy sticks to accomplish the task of lifting and handling loads appropriately. The aspects of safety and communication during the lifting operation are covered.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:- Discussing and applying the regulatory framework for operating inland container cranes.
- Describing the inland container crane to be operated.
- Demonstrating mechanical awareness of the selected machine.
- Inspecting the selected inland container crane.
- Handing loads with a inland container crane.
- Operating the inland container crane.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Mobile elevated work platforms - C53
Code: C53Mobile elevated work platforms - C53
The person credited with this unit standard is able to safely operate and use a Mobile Elevating Work Platform. The learner will be able to assess his/her work environment so as to establish any safety hazards in order to prevent or eliminate such hazards and resultant losses, to conduct pre-inspection tests and to operate the Mobile Elevating Work Platform in safe conditions.
Learners credited with this standard will be capable of:- Identifying applications to decide on the appropriate Mobile Elevating Work Platform to be used.
- Assessing risks in the work environment to prevent and eliminate safety hazards.
- Conducting pre-operation inspection of Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
- Making use of safe operating procedures and practices for a Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
- Placing people, tools and equipment correctly and safely on Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
- Conducting shut-down procedures and stow Mobile Elevating Work Platform safely.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Lift and move a load using Mechanical Lifting Equipment - C54
This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to lift and move loads not exceeding five tons.
Learners credited with this standard will be capable of:- Explain the factors critical to lifting and moving loads.
- Prepare to lift and move a load.
- Lift and move a load.
- Make the load available for production purposes.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.
Wall Mounted Jib Crane - C58
Code: C58Wall Mounted Jib Crane - C58
Operating a lifting machine takes place within a regulatory framework that seeks to ensure safety of the operator, the lifting machine and the lifting machine environment. Wall-mounted jibs are inherently dangerous; hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated. The learner will also acquire the competencies and skills to operate the components, systems and levers to accomplish the task of lifting and handling loads appropriately. The aspects of safety and communication during the lifting operation are covered.
Learners credited with this standard will be capable of:- Discussing and applying the regulatory framework for operating wall-mounted jibs.
- Describing the wall-mounted jib to be operated.
- Demonstrating mechanical awareness of the wall-mounted jib.
- Inspecting the wall-mounted jib.
- Handling loads with a wall-mounted jib.
- Operating the wall-mounted jib.
- Novice: 5 days
- Recert: 1 day
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a declaration or certificate confirming medical fitness.
- Eye test result confirming adequate day / night vision or valid PrDP.
- Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.
- Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid license, or not expired for more than 90 days after expiry date.