RIIHAN307E Operate a vehicle loading crane

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RIIHAN307E Operate a vehicle loading crane

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate a vehicle loading crane in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.

Cost: 

Novice: $825 per person
Experienced: $550 per person

Course Content:

  • Locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
  • Implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of vehicle loading crane operation including:
    • Planning and preparing for vehicle loading crane operations
    • Performing daily and shift vehicle inspections and fault finding checks
    • Identifying and establishing no-go zones in the vicinity of vehicle loading cranes
    • Selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
  • Works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of a vehicle loading crane that meets all of the required outcomes including:
    • Using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others
    • Complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
  • Demonstrates completion of operating a vehicle loading crane that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
    • Performing pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and vehicle positioning procedures
    • Lifting and positioning loads or personnel using crane controls and function
    • Directing crane operations using load moving signals
    • Monitoring load and crane hook movements and locations
    • Disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials
  • No-go areas in the vicinity of vehicle loading cranes
  • Never work under crane booms
  • Crane hook location and movement
  • Relevant standards related to loading cranes and lifting
  • Site and equipment safety requirements
  • Vehicle equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations associated with loading cranes
  • Vehicle loading crane and other relevant operational procedures
  • Vehicle loading crane and other relevant maintenance systems and procedures
  • Basic geological and survey data knowledge relating to loading cranes
  • Basic rigging and slinging requirements
  • Hand and whistle signals related to loading crane operations
  • Site environmental requirements and constraints
  • Hazchem relevant to loading cranes
  • Crane preparation and operational techniques
  • Processes for the calculation of load mass requirements
  • Safety data sheet
  • Plans, drawings and specifications
  • Safe handling and storage procedures
  • Relevant acts, regulations and code of practice
  • JSAs/safe work method statements

Course Pre-requisites:

  • Have the necessary health and fitness to carry out the work safely  

Assessments:

  • Written Assessment
  • Practical Assessment

Duration:

  • 1 day for training and assessment
  • 3 - 4 hours for experienced operators, assessment only, must supply work history

Certification:

On successful completion you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment and a wallet sized plastic card stating the unit achieved. 

Course Venue:

  • 59 Buckley Street, Cockburn Central or On Site