About This Training Course

These Vehicle Self Loading Crane (CV) & Non Slewing Crane (CN) Training Course are designed to give participants the necessary skills to safely operate a Vehicle Loading Crane (CV) and/or a Non Slewing Crane (CN) as described in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

On completion of the Vehicle Self Loading Crane (CV) & Non Slewing Crane (CN) Training Course participants will be able to perform pre-operation checks; set-up and operate crane; shut down; dismantle and perform various operations competently.

Subjects Covered

This Vehicle Self Loading Crane (CV) & Non Slewing Crane (CN) Training Course covers the following subjects:

The CV/CN training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF):

• UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
• UEPOPS230A Operate Lifting and Load Shifting Equipment for loads greater than ten tonnes
• Work Safe Western Australia Certification

Training Course Outcomes

At the end of this Vehicle Self Loading Crane (CV) & Non Slewing Crane (CN) Training Course participants will be able to:

Australia
• Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (CV and/or CN) and a nationally recognized Work Safe 60 day interim certificate. Work Safe Western Australia will issue a Certificate of Competency within that 60 day period.

International
On successful completion of this Vehicle Self Loading Crane (CV) & Non Slewing Crane (CN) Training Course, candidates will be issued with an Australian Skills Training Ltd Certificate of Competency in either Vehicle Self Loading Crane or Non Slewing Crane operation.

Prerequisites

There are no pre requisites for the Vehicle Self Loading Crane (CV) & Non Slewing Crane (CN) Training Course.

Other Information

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations; Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations; specific regulations dealing with cranes and relevant Australian Standards; National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work; codes of practice where applicable.
Plan Work - Crane type and its capacity; site requirements and rules; workplace hazards; priorities; emergency procedures.
Lifting Gear - Inspect all lifting gear to be used; current tags and W.L.L. markings clearly visible.
Slinging Practices - Safe use of all lifting gear; correct reeving practices; correct angle factors; determine correct capacity of lifting gear; double wrap to be used at all times.
Calculations of Loads - Calculate area; calculate volume; use other means of establishing load mass (ie. manufacturer).
Rigging Gear - Chain blocks; chain puller; plate clamp; shackles; spreader/lifting/equalizing beams.
Crane Operation - Pre-operational checks; log book; load chart and its use; areas of operation as per load chart; structural and stability areas; outrigger operation and packing; Australian Standards 2550 & 1418; signals as per Australian Standards; shut down and parking of crane.
Practical Training - Operate crane to manufacturers requirements; lift and move loads as directed by dogman/rigger; follow signals given by dogman/rigger; shut down and make crane safe; where appropriate, cranes with Pin Jib configuration make and break to be included; additional counter weights for various boom lengths to be included as part of make and break.
Shut Down - All lifting gear to be inspected; crane to be inspected and any problems entered into Log Book.

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