Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
This qualification covers crane operations in the construction industry, with a strong focus on safety. It includes dogging, site inspections, working at heights, working near electrical sources, emergency procedures and managing fatigue. Crane operators already doing this work may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CPC32912 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who operate cranes on construction sites and want a formal qualification. Crane work is licensed, so check the rules with your licensing authority.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Crane operator
- Mobile crane operator
- Tower crane operator
- Crane driver
- Dogger
Qualification structure
23 units in total. Elective units must be selected as follows: 1 unit must be selected from the Group A list of elective units below. At least 4 units must be selected from the remaining Group A list of elective units or Group B list of elective units. Up to 2 units can be selected from the list of elective units below or from any current training package or accredited course where the unit contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification, and does not duplicate the outcomes of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
Core units
16 units- BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- CPCCCM2004 (has a prerequisite)Handle construction materials
- CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
- CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCCCM3003Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets
- CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
- CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- TLIB3015Undertake site inspection
- TLIF2006Apply accident-emergency procedures
- TLIF2010Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLILIC0008Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
15 unitsGroup A
- TLILIC0022Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
- TLILIC0023Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)
Group B
- CPCCDO3012 (has a prerequisite)Perform crane scheduling
- CPCCLHS3001Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
- CPCCLRG3001 (has a prerequisite)Licence to perform rigging basic level
- CPCCLRG3002 (has a prerequisite)Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
- CPCCLTC4001Licence to operate a tower crane
- CPCCLTC4002Licence to operate a self-erecting tower crane have been added to elective
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- TLIB3011Set up and rig crane for lift
- TLIB3013Maintain mobile cranes
- TLIF3084Follow mobile crane safety procedures
- TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
- TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevated work platform (boom length
- TLILIC2016Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
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