Crane Training

Course Requirements

While many people feel their operators are good at operating a crane, and should easily pass the required machine check and practical operation tests, they do not realize that a high percentage of the course involves rigging. 

We are bound by the Code of Practice, gazetted in June 2015. This Code provides direction regarding the training of all lifting equipment operators with the objective of ensuring standardized crane training, and safety standards that will impact on reducing the risk of injury or death to persons or damage to the plant or equipment. 

While many operators do not do the rigging themselves, it is imperative that they recognize the rigging of the goods they are lifting is, in fact, correct, before lifting the load.

Learner Role & Responsibilities:

During the training, the Operator is encouraged to take part in the activities and, wherever they feel necessary, ask questions and enter discussions that have meaning to the topic.  The training is meant to enable the Operator to master the skills, and this can only be done by the Operators making the effort to learn. 

Our facilitator’s purpose is to guide and assist the Operator on the path to competency.  While the training is not necessarily a part of the productive work place, operators will be expected to behave in a manner required in the work place whether it is wearing of personal protective equipment where necessary or any other general ethic. 

The Workbook provided is a reference book and a workbook combined, and must be completed and kept safe for Assessment purposes.

Facilitator Role & Responsibilities:

The Operator credited with the Unit Standard is able to operate a counter-balanced lift truck or Crane in a safe manner. They will also be able to conduct pre and post inspections to ensure the performance of the lift truck.

The Operator will be able to handle the loading and storage of freight by using the equipment and its accessories in the required manner. They will also be able to access emergency system and services in the event of an incident or accident.