Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
TLI31710
W926
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This qualification is designed for mobile crane operation job roles within the Transport and Logistics and other industries. Successful completion of the qualification will require competence in units of competency that relate to the job role requirements defined as aligned at AQF Level III. Successful completion of the high risk work and heavy vehicle licensing unit within the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to relevant national, state and territory regulatory requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:A successful assessment outcome for a total of sixteen (16) units of competency comprising:
- eight (8) core units plus
- three (3) core high risk work licensing units, plus
- five (5) elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed in the qualification outline, or may include up to three (3) imported units which may be selected from the remaining elective units or from qualifications at the same level or one higher in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Where imported units are selected care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified in the unit are complied with.
The following units have pre-requisites:
- CPCCCM1006A Work safely at height
- CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets
- HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid
Licensing requirements will apply to this unit of competency depending on the regulatory requirements of each juri
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5125 | TLIF2006A | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5144 | TLIF3084A | Follow mobile crane safety procedures | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D4975 | TLIB3013A | Maintain mobile cranes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5358 | TLIU1009A | Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5100 | TLIE2008A | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5061 | TLID1001A | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9381 | CPCCCM3003A | Work safely around power sources, services and assets | 32 | Unit of competency |
| WE987 | CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. High Risk Work Licensing Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
Requirements for completion of HRW license units within this qualification:
To comply with the National Standards for High Risk Work there is a requirement to complete the high risk work license TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) before commencing TLILIC3008A Licence to operate
a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes).
Completion of the licensing units is a requirement, however applying for a high risk work license for TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) is not a requirement if TLILIC3008A Licence to operate a slewing mobile
crane (up to 20 tonnes) licence is being applied for as this licence covers the TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non slewing mobile crane.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5249 | TLILIC3006A | Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D5251 | TLILIC3008A | Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) | 70 | Unit of competency |
| W9423 | CPCCLDG3001A | Licence to perform dogging | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S553 | TLI30907 | Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Mobile Cranes Operations) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZP3 | TLI31716 | Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
In addition to the completion of the Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations qualification, a person must also complete the Mobile Crane Industry Certificate Skill Set developed by the Department of Training and Workforce Development. The units of competency in the skill set must be completed in the sequence specified by the Model Program developed by the Crane Industry Council of Australia (WA Branch). Logbook hours must also be completed and recorded as specified by the same Model program.
Part-time hours are defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.