This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a vehicle loading crane with a capacity of under 10 metre tonnes, mounted on a vehicle for the principle purpose of loading and unloading.

COURSE OUTCOMES

By undertaking this course, participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to obtain a National statement of attainment and ID card.

Participants will receive training in the following skills and knowledge areas;

• Planning work
• Calculations
• Whistles and hand signals
• Hazard identification
• Crane set up and transferring loads
• Reading load charts
• Shutting down and securing the crane

PRE-REQUISITES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates:

• Must be 18 years and over to participate in this course.
• Persons wishing to undertake this course need to have the physical capacity to carry out the work safely.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills are also required for successful completion.

To enter the course,

• participants must also bring their own whistle,
• wear steel capped boots, long pants and
• safety shirt or vest.

DELIVERY

Training is a mixture of classroom and practical.
Participants must successfully complete written theory and practical demonstration assessments.

The course is delivered over 1 days of face-to-face training and assessment. It may be delivered either at FHV Training’s fully equipped premises or in the workplace, if appropriate.

RPL

RPL / RCC (recognition) is available to participants who can provide evidence of competency for the units undertaken.

COST

• $450 per person(including all training and assessment)