RIIHAN304E

This nationally recognised unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely conduct slewing crane operations in a range of settings, in accordance with WHS legislation, site policies, and industry standards. It includes planning and preparing for crane use, inspecting equipment, safely lifting and moving loads, and shutting down the equipment.

$700.00 per person
NOTE: Third Party trainers costs may differ

1 Day / Face to Face

None

Theory:
Written and/or verbal assessment covering safety, crane operation, risk control measures, and workplace procedures.

Practical (including physical requirements):
Participants will demonstrate:
• Pre-start inspections and site checks
• Safe lifting, moving, and placing of loads
• Interpreting and following lift plans
• Post-operation shutdown and reporting

Note: This course requires physical activity including climbing, standing, and manual handling. Students must have access to a compliant slewing crane in safe working condition for the practical assessment.

Further Course Information

To successfully complete the course, students are required to provide one of the following:

• Letter of Support – from the student’s employer, supervisor, or site manager who has relevant experience with the machine and has observed the student operating it competently,
  OR
• Logbook – recording recent operating hours and tasks completed.
  The logbook can be completed prior to the course. If it is not completed before training, the trainer will be required to return at a later date to finalise the assessment sign-off with the student.

• Civil, construction, or industrial workers using slewing cranes
• Employers needing to verify crane competency where HRWL is not mandated
• Operators of cranes with a capacity under the licensing threshold or operating in non-licensable conditions

• Safe work practices for slewing crane operation
• Conducting site and load assessments
• Planning and preparing for lifting tasks
• Interpreting load charts and safety signage
• Operating the crane to lift, move and place loads
• Using communication systems (hand signals/radios)
• Shutting down and securing the crane post-operation

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for:

• RIIHAN304E – Conduct Slewing Crane Operations 

Refresher training is recommended every 5 years, or sooner if required by workplace policies, site requirements, or changes in equipment and legislation.

This Nationally Recognised Training course is delivered face-to-face by qualified and experienced trainers, ensuring a high standard of practical instruction.

  Important Information for Participants:

1. Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): Basic English, reading, writing, and numeracy skills are required.
   
2. Unique Student Identifier (USI): You must hold a valid USI to enrol.
   
3. Identification Requirements: Please bring three forms of identification, with at least one containing a photograph.
   
4. Arrival Time: We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled course start time.
   
5. Enrolment Terms: For full details, please refer to our Student Handbook.
   

  All course materials and handouts are included in your course fee—Full pricing and applicable travel fees are confirmed at the time of booking.