Entry requirements
Participants must hold CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) prior to commencing any face-to-face construction work components. If you do not hold a White Card, contact us, we can assist with this prior to enrolment.
Overview
CPC32920 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations reflects the role of individuals working in crane operations in the building and construction industry. The qualification covers core skills and knowledge for the construction industry, a choice of units for specific crane licences, and elective units that include additional licensing options. Due to the high-risk nature of the job role, the qualification provides a strong focus on safety.
This qualification is suited to individuals seeking to work as licensed crane operators across construction, civil and engineering environments. Delivered via blended learning, combining face-to-face practical sessions with online distance components, participants develop the hands-on and theoretical skills required to perform crane operations safely and in compliance with all relevant legislative and licensing requirements.
On successful completion, participants receive the nationally recognised CPC32920 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Licensing and regulatory information: This is a licensed occupation. Completion of this qualification, or the relevant units within it, is required to apply for High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) for crane operations in Queensland. Licence classes available through this qualification include Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (CN), Slewing Mobile Crane up to 20 Tonnes (C2) and Slewing Mobile Crane up to 60 Tonnes (C6). Candidates must complete the relevant National Assessment Instrument (NAI) and apply to the Office of Industrial Relations Queensland for their licence. Licence fees apply, visit worksafe.qld.gov.au for current fees. Completion of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) is required before undertaking any face-to-face construction work components.
Who This Course Is For
- Crane operators seeking a formal qualification and HRWL licensing outcomes
- Construction workers looking to specialise in crane, dogging or rigging operations
- Leading hands, supervisors and coordinators working around crane operations
- Workers employed in the crane industry seeking to formalise their skills
- Individuals looking to progress into crane coordination or supervisory roles
What You’ll Learn
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- Handle construction materials and work safely at heights
- Operate elevated work platforms and work safely around electrical sources
- Perform dogging operations and conduct site inspections
- Apply fatigue management strategies and accident and emergency procedures
- Read and interpret plans and specifications on construction sites
- Operate a non-slewing mobile crane greater than 3 tonnes capacity
- Operate a slewing mobile crane up to 20 or 60 tonnes
- Plan and organise work and conduct workplace communications
- Carry out measurements and calculations on construction sites
Units of competency
CPC32920 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations comprises 23 units of competency: 16 core units and 7 elective units.
Core units (16)
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- CPCCCM2004 Handle construction materials
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
- CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCCCM3003 Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets
- CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- TLIB3015 Undertake site inspection
- TLIF2006 Apply accident-emergency procedures
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLILIC0008 (now TLILIC0040) Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
Elective units, Group A (slewing crane) (2)
- TLILIC0022 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
- TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)
Elective units, Group B (5)
- TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
- TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
- CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
- TLIB3011 (now TLIB0048) Set up and rig crane for lift
- TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- CPC32920 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- Ask us to confirm
- Time to complete
- Up to 2 years from commencement
- Prerequisites
- Participants must hold CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) prior to commencing any face-to-face construction work components. If you do not hold a White Card, contact us, we can assist with this prior to enrolment.
- Assessment
- Ask us to confirm
- Fee
- Contact us for a quote. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- CPC32920 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations (testamur and record of results) once every unit is completed.
- 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. Learners must wear appropriate PPE for all face-to-face practical training. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training at all training locations. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots, hi-vis long pants and hi-vis long-sleeved shirt.
Dates and booking
Run on demand
This course is scheduled to suit demand. Ring us or send a question and we'll book you or your crew in.