Licence to operate a tower crane
Course code: CPCCLTC4001
At a Glance
- Course code: CPCCLTC4001
- Duration: 4 days
- Start: 26-05-2025 ~ 29-05-2025
- Training Location: Welshpool
Overview
PREREQUISITES
Participants must hold a current Statement of Attainment/Qualification for the following prior to attending this course:
CPCCLDG3001 - Licence to Perform Dogging (dogging licence)
This CPCCLTC4001 – Licence to Operate a Tower Crane course is aimed at those currently working or seeking work in operational roles in the mining and construction industries who are required to operate a tower crane.
This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a tower crane for licensing purposes, and covers a jib or boom/job crane mounted on a tower structure, demountable or permanent, including both horizontal and luffing jib types.
Students will attain the practical application and understanding required to safely and efficiently operate a tower crane and will be able to:
Plan Task: Review instructions, consult for clarification, ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturer requirements, identify hazards, calculate load weight, plan crane and load movement paths, implement traffic management, and establish communication.
Prepare for Task: Ensure visibility of signs, assess weather conditions, safely access crane, test safety devices, conduct pre-start checks, verify crane logbook, and carry out operational checks.
Transfer Load: Position boom/jib as directed, conduct test lift, transfer loads under guidance, use communication signals, and land load safely.
Shut Down and Secure Crane: Apply brakes, shut down crane, perform shutdown checks, secure crane and equipment, exit safely, and report any issues.
Outline
You will be enrolled into the following unit of competency:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must hold a Dogging/Dogman licence (CPCCLDG3001 – Licence to perform dogging) prior to commencing this course with Saferight.
Must be 18 years old and above
Ability to read, write and understand English
Present photo I.D. on arrival
Complete a ‘Fitness to Complete Training’ form upon arrival at the training facility. The student is required to declare any medical issue that may exclude them from full participation
Wear steel cap shoes/boots and remove all jewellery prior to commencement
ASSESSMENT
Theory Assessment
Practical Assessment
ACCREDITATION & AWARD
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a:
Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for CPCCLTC4001 – Licence to Operate a Tower Crane
The Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be supplied and verified prior to issuance.
DURATION
4 Days (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
Please refer to the refund/ cancellation policy here:
https://saferight.com.au/document/refund-and-cancellation/
For more information please visit:
https://saferight.com.au/course/tower-crane/
HIGH RISK WORK LICENCE
Disclaimer: Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant/conduct this skill.
A High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) is a photographic licence, issued to people who have been trained and assessed as competent to work in a class of work defined as high-risk work.
Here’s What You Need to Know:
Licence Applications:
Saferight does not handle HRWL applications for individual bookings and group bookings via credit card payment. During your training, we will only equip you with all the essential information and paperwork needed to apply for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) directly with WorkSafe WA.
Passport Photo Service:
Saferight provides a passport photo service for a fee of $20 (not included in the course fee). This service produces a set of 6 passport photos required for your HRWL application, available during your training period.
For a detailed guide on applying for a new HRWL, please visit: https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/apply-new-high-risk-work-licence-0
To add a new licence class to your existing HRWL, please visit: https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/add-class-your-high-risk-work-licence