Tower Crane

This course teaches application of theory and skills in lifting regular loads with a tower crane and the analysis and evaluation of processes through practical experience. It is based on industry best practice, coaching and assessment, the equipment on the worksite and relevant company procedures.

It is for trainees with experience in crane operation.

Course Content

What experience is required for the crane courses?

Prior experience is very important to ensure you are able to complete the assessments required. Because every worker’s experience is unique, it is difficult to assign an exact time-based level of experience.

What is the minimum requirement to operate a crane?

Unit standard-based training delivered by an accredited training establishment is generally recommended as the minimum requirement by WorkSafe NZ. WorkSafe NZ publishes the Cranes - Approved Code of Practice, which stipulates that any training needs be supported by a robust company health and safety policy and detailed operating procedures for the specified equipment.

Can you deliver crane training at our site using our equipment?

Yes. Alternatively, we also run public crane training courses at our branches.

What do I have to do with my logbook?

The completion of a record of lifts that you have undertaken is very important to support your assessment. For the case of unit 3789, you will need verified experience of 40 lifts (slinging and directing placement of load) with at least six variations of lifting operations that may include site, crane, loads, and communication methods. Axiom can provide you with a logbook to fill out should you require one.

What do I need to bring with me to the course?

Your booking confirmation will provide specific details about your course and what you need to bring. Please also remember I.D. and your completed logbook, if required.

My business needs a range of cranes courses, can you help?

Our experienced NZQA accredited assessors and network of specialist contractors provide practical, tailored unit standard-based crane training to keep workers safe and businesses compliant. We also offer fully customised and tailored training solutions that fit your needs, contact us today to discuss your specific requirements.

What type of crane training do you offer?

Axiom provides a range of training solutions:

Short courses. Specifically designed around coaching and assessment. Short course content is specifically designed for trainees who have industry experience and work with industry and on machinery every day.

Verification of Currency.Assessment of staff capability against industry best practice in line with operational procedures.

Training. Up-skilling team members to ensure that have the right experience in preparation for unit standard assessment.

Refresher/Renewal Training. Refresh the unit standards already obtained.

• 30072 – Demonstrate knowledge of slinging regular loads

• 3789 - Sling regular loads and communicate during crane operations

Entry Criteria:

All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

We recommended you visit www.safecrane.nz for helpful information