Non Slewing Mobile Crane | CN Licence

TLILIC0018 – Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

A non-slewing mobile crane is a powered mobile crane that incorporates a boom or jib which does not slew and includes an articulated mobile crane or a locomotive crane but does not include vehicle tow trucks.

In Queensland, until 31 December 2016, a person who holds a non-slewing mobile crane licence (CN) is also permitted to operate a reach stacker without holding an RS licence. From 1 January 2017, the RS HRW licence class must be held for the operation of a reach stacker.

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a non-slewing mobile crane safely.

Non-slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that cannot be slewed, and includes:

• an articulated mobile crane
• a locomotive crane

but does not include vehicle tow trucks.

This unit applies to the activities of a person operating a non-slewing crane with a capacity exceeding 3 tonnes.

A person performing this work is required to hold a non-slewing mobile crane high risk work (HRW) licence.

This unit requires a person operating non-slewing mobile crane to plan the work, conduct routine checks, set up crane, transfer load, mobile load and shut down and secure crane.

• WHS legislation
• Risks and Hazards
• General inspection and preparation of work site requirements
• PPE
• Set up crane
• Conduct routine checks
• Transfer load
• Travel crane
• Carry out multiple crane lifts
• Carry out operator maintenance
• Shut down and secure crane

Training & Mandatory Assessment

With successful completion of the training applicants and mandatory assessment applicants will be issued with an assessment summary (AS1) and Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the Unit of Competency:

TLILIC0018 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes)

Licence Application

Successful applicants will receive an assessment summary (AS1) from the accredited assessor and a Statement of Attainment from OHSA. Applicants need to complete the online application for a new Queensland HRW Licence on the Worksafe QLD website.  This must be done within 60 days of successfully completing the practical assessment. The application fee is $92.50 and payable at the time of your application.

Students should retain their AS1 and proof of payment as evidence that they can lawfully perform work in the relevant class of High Risk, pending a decision on your application. Upon lodgement, enquiries regarding your application should be directed to Workplace Health and Safety QLD on phone 1300 369 915.

Training Requirements & What To Bring

• High Risk Work Licence assessments can only be undertaken at the age of 18 years or over
• All current High Risk Work Licences
• Logbooks recording high risk work hours under supervision (if available)
• Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to course commencement – please bring number to course.
• Photo ID i.e. Queensland or Interstate Driver’s Licence or Passport
• Applicants will be required to have a basic knowledge and understanding of the English language
• PPE must be worn by students attending the course on all occasions. This includes steel cap boots, long pants, long sleeves, (high vis shirt if possible otherwise long sleeves with a high vis vest) and a safety hard hat. For dogging, rigging & scaffolding courses, students are required to bring gloves and safety glasses.
• OHSA will provide whistles as well as the general training equipment, notes, logbook and training plans, calculators and pens.

Training Facilities

This training is conducted at the clients’ premises utilizing the clients resources. Prior to formal agreement to deliver the training OHSA will determine whether the client has the required resources for the training and assessment in accordance with our required resources list.