Truck Loader Crane (HIAB) Initial and Refresher

This course is available to anyone wishing to gain unit standard 16617 or refresh this unit standard which they already hold.

This course will provide you with the skills and understanding of the requirements to safely operate a truck loader crane within the parameters outlined in the Approved Code of Practice for Cranes.

This involves assessing the worksite, how to implement hazard and risk management protocols, preparation of the required documentation, and how to safely lift and place loads.

In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, The Skills Organisation.

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the hazards associated with the operation of a truck loader crane

2. Revise operational requirements applicable to a truck loader crane
3. Demonstrate knowledge of truck loader crane equipment and attachments procedures for the care and use of the lifting equipment
4. Practical exercises to Sling, lift, move, and unload or place regular loads using a truck loader crane
5. Prepare the truck loader crane for road transport mode, stow equipment, and complete documentation
6. Practical reinforcement of the knowledge and skills obtained during the training

Prerequisite:

1. 30072 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely

Experience Required:

1. Must have satisfactorily gained at least 150 hours experience in the operation of a Truck Loader Crane
   (HIAB). Documentation confirming this experience can be sent in at time of booking, ahead of training
   or post training.
   Please note: this unit standard can only be awarded once this documentation is received.

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.

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

All cranes, vehicles and equipment being used must have current certification, be well maintained and be in good/safe working condition for use.