Overview
TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) covers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a maximum rated capacity up to 60 tonnes in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements. The unit includes planning the work task, preparing for the work task, performing crane operations, and packing up the crane after completing work.
Slewing mobile cranes are used across mining, construction, infrastructure and heavy industry to lift, move and position loads safely. TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) applies to crane operators performing high risk work where safe setup, load handling, communication and shutdown are essential.
Forky Stick delivers TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) through face-to-face training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility using suitable crane equipment and practical workplace-based instruction.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Successful completion of TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) does not itself grant a High Risk Work Licence. Learners who successfully complete the mandated High Risk Work Licence assessment may apply to the regulator for the C6 High Risk Work Licence.
Who This Course Is For
- Crane operators seeking to obtain the C6 High Risk Work Licence for slewing mobile cranes up to 60 tonnes
- Workers in mining, heavy industry, construction and infrastructure projects involved in crane operations
- Experienced operators looking to progress into higher-capacity slewing mobile crane work
- Employers requiring nationally recognised training and assessment for crane operators
- Workers responsible for lifting tasks using a slewing mobile crane with a maximum rated capacity up to 60 tonnes
What You’ll Learn
- Plan work tasks for TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)
- Identify hazards, assess risks and apply control measures for crane operations
- Prepare the crane, work area and equipment for safe operation
- Use load charts, crane information and workplace documentation to support safe lifting activities
- Operate a slewing mobile crane with a maximum rated capacity up to 60 tonnes in line with legislative and workplace requirements
- Communicate with doggers, riggers, spotters and other personnel during crane operations
- Perform lifting and moving tasks safely while maintaining crane stability and load control
- Pack up, shut down and secure the crane after completing operations
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 5 days
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Licence application
- Apply to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for the licence within 60 days of your licensing assessment.
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisite units listed within TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes). Participants must meet the age, identity and assessment requirements that apply to High Risk Work Licence assessment.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through knowledge and practical tasks aligned to TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes). Assessment covers planning, preparation, performing crane operations and packing up in accordance with licensing requirements.
- Fee
- $2,500. Not included: the High Risk Work Licence application fee, which is paid to the regulator. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes), issued by Forky Stick (RTO 45802). Successful completion of the unit does not automatically issue a C6 High Risk Work Licence. Candidates assessed as competent through the required High Risk Work Licence assessment may apply to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for the licence.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Participants must wear appropriate PPE for crane training and assessment. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots. Additional site-specific PPE requirements will be advised prior to training if applicable.

