Mobile Slewing Crane Licence -Up to 100 tonnes – C1

The C1 Crane Licence; Mobile Mobile Crane course for up to 100 tonnes – Class C1 – is comprehensive and involves substantial practical aspects. The below list is a more detailed list of key aspects involved in the training both of a classroom and practical nature:

Working Safely

Planning for the Work

• Work Instructions and Safety Information
• Traffic Management Requirements
• Prepare for work/task
• Identify and Control Hazards
• Consulting with Other Workers about Hazards and Risks
• Assess Risks
• Control Hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Working Near Power Lines
• Task-Specific Control Strategies
• Apply Hazard Control Measures
• Lighting the Work Area
• Monitor Weather Conditions
• Check the Path of Movement
• Communications
• Load Assessment
• Choose the Right Crane for the Job

Crane and Equipment Checks

Pre-Start Checks including Boom Checks, tyres,Lifting Hook, Sheaves,  Drums, Wedge Sockets, Boom Pawl, Lifting Equipment, Checking the Crane’s Logbook, Locate and Identify Controls, Start the Crane, Check the Crane Safety Devices, Post-Start Checks, Check Communication Equipment, Report Any Faults, Check Ground Conditions, Drive the Crane to the Work Area, Position the Crane for Work, Outriggers/Stabilisers,,Packing , Calculating the Required Size of Packing,

Configure the Crane.

• Boom Configuration
• Fly Jib
• Counterweights
• Input Computer Data
• Test Communication Equipment

Perform work/task .

• Determine Crane Capacity
• Load Charts
• Factors that Affect the Amount a Crane Can Lift
• Crane Capacity Calculations
• Review Work Plans and Information
• Position the Crane Hook
• Conduct a Test Lift
• Follow Communication Signals

Operate the Crane

• Crane Movements
• Using the Luff Pawl
• Double Blocking
• Lifting Personnel
• Using Taglines
• Monitor the Movement of the Load
• Review the Route of Travel
• Configure the Crane to Mobile Loads
• Mobile the Load
• Land the Load

Unplanned and Unsafe Situations

Crane Malfunctioning, Problem with a Limiting Device, Abnormal Noises and Vibrations,  Loose Connection Pins, Problem with the Crane’s Computer or Visual Display, unstable Crane or Load,Contact with Power Lines and Other Electrical Emergencies, Workplace Emergencies and Response

Conclude Operations

• Leaving a Crane Unattended Overnight
• Removing Hazard Control Measures
• Packing Up the Crane
• Stow and Secure the Crane Boom/Jib .
• Apply Motion Locks and Brakes
• Stow and Secure Outriggers/Stabilisers
• Stow and Secure Plates and Packing
• Preparing the Crane for Travel
• Travel to Shutdown Site
• Shutting Down and Securing the Crane
• Conduct Post-Operational Checks

Applying for a C1 HRWL Licence to Operate a Mobile Slewing Crane (C1) Up to 100t – Important Information

It is important you understand that this licence-focused training itself does not give you your high risk licence. However, assuming you pass your mobile-slewing Crane (C1) assessment (up to 100t) you have 60 days to apply (and be assessed) for your high risk work licence.

Perth High Risk Licence Applications Additional Support Options Available for Perth-based applicants:

•  OPTION 1 – New Licence – New HRWL Application Fee – $90 (GST Free) + Processing Fee – $49 + GST + Passport Photos – $10 + GST
• OPTION 2 – Existing Licence / Update – Existing HRWL Application Fee – $45.10 (GST Free) + Processing Fee – $49 + GST
• OPTION 3 – You opt to apply for your licence directly – no additional fees apply.  

Currently, you have to renew your licence within 12 months of its expiry otherwise your high risk work licence can’t be renewed, you will have to repeat this training course and re-apply for your licence or re-enrol in the course again and be supervised by somebody who has a current licence for the same class.

Upon successful completion of this course, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following unit of competency will be issued:

TLILIC0021 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 100 tonnes)

NOTE: Statement of Attainment will be issued by Harness Energy RTO 45021

Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. Participants are only eligible to apply for a High Risk Work Licence in the specific state or territory where they have:

• Completed their training, and
• Are eighteen (18) years of age, and
• Have completed the minimum logbook hours or training record, and
• Have passed the mandated national assessment instrument, and
• Have met any other state or territory work health and safety (WHS) criteria.

A licensing fee is payable to the relevant state or territory jurisdiction for those students wishing to apply for a High Risk Work Licence (class C1).