Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
TLI31716
AZP3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/02/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for mobile crane operation within the Transport and Logistics Industry and other industries.
It involves a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts.
Successful achievement of the high risk work (HRW) and heavy vehicle licensing units in the qualification must align with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.
People seeking certification for HRW licensing units should check the requirements with Safe Work Australia.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of seventeen (17) units of competency comprising:- twelve (12) core units listed below plus
- five (5) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to three (3) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
The following units have prerequisite units:
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets.
Note:
To comply with the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work, TLILIC3006 Licence to operate a nonslewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) must be achieved before commencing TLILIC3008 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes).
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
2. General Elective Units
Five (5) electives must be completed, with at least five (2) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W926 | TLI31710 | Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDR8 | TLI31718 | Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations | Qualification |
No information
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.