Course overview

This course is for those who are required to communicate with crane operators.  It provides students with the ability to apply risk management and hazard control knowledge; plan to rig and sling loads; prepare and sling regular loads and communicate during operations.

This unit standard is required by the Approved Code of Practice for Cranes to operate as a Dogman slinging loads.  It is also a pre-requisite unit standard for a number of other crane unit standards.

Course structure

A combination of theoretical and practical training. There is a theory assessment for all students, followed by an individual practical assessment per student.  

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of risk management, hazard control, and rigging planning to slinging regular loads.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the difference between regular loads and irregular loads.
• Demonstrate crane industry communication methods.
• Prepare and sling regular loads, and safely direct a crane during crane operations.

Requirements

Evidence for directing cranes capable of slewing and luffing for at least 40 lifts using hand signals and 2-way radios in your working environment.

The evidence of this will be through your workplace Crane Operators Logbooks or through a student logbook signed by your supervisor.  This evidence can be gathered before the theory session or after.  The unit will not be awarded until theory, practical and log book evidence is completed. 

Course prerequisites

Unit Standard 30072. For those experienced in the field, the pre-requisite may be waived on the basis of an attestation that indicates the trainee is able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills that are equivalent to the requirements of the unit standard 30072. See Wood Training for information.

Assessment process

Theory assessment followed by practical assessment which takes place when student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. Assessment involves two observed lifts including preparing and slinging loads and safely directing crane operations.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course students will be issued with a certificate.

Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly.  Depending on the industry you work in this may vary.  Current Wood Training recommendation is every three years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Correct PPE for practical component (e.g. hard hat, overalls, gloves, steel cap shoes, Hi-Viz, ear protection).
• Comfortable clothing suitable for classroom situation.

Eligibility

Students eligible to study with Wood Training are:

• Permanent Residents,
• Australian Citizens, or
• Holders of work-visas who are required to undertake training by their employer.

Proof of eligibility is required. Please do not book people into this course if they do not meet these criteria. If uncertain, please call Wood Training on 06 751 1101 to discuss.less