VEHICLE SELF LOADING CRANE (CV) & NON SLEWING CRANE (CN)

Note: The CV and CN run concurrently but are considered separate courses.

Purpose
These courses are designed to give participants the necessary skills to safely operate a Vehicle Loading Crane (CV) and/or a Non Slewing Crane (CN) as described in Schedule B of the "National Occupational Health & Safety Certification Standards for the Uses & Operators of Industrial Equipment". [NOHSC 1006 (2001)]. On completion of the course participants will be able to perform pre-operation checks; set-up and operate crane; shut down; dismantle and perform various operations competently.

Pre requisite
There are no pre requisites for the CV course however the CN course requires evidence that the participant has previous experience in operating a non slewing crane under supervision.

Course Content
The CV/CN training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS230A Operate Lifting and Load Shifting Equipment for loads greater than ten tonnes

WorkSafe Western Australia Certification

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations; Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations; specific regulations dealing with cranes and relevant Australian Standards; NOHSC 1006 (2001); codes of practice where applicable.
Plan Work - Crane type and its capacity; site requirements and rules; workplace hazards; priorities; emergency procedures.
Lifting Gear - Inspect all lifting gear to be used; current tags and W.L.L. markings clearly visible.
Slinging Practices - Safe use of all lifting gear; correct reeving practices; correct angle factors; determine correct capacity of lifting gear; double wrap to be used at all times.
Calculations of Loads - Calculate area; calculate volume; use other means of establishing load mass (ie. manufacturer).
Rigging Gear - Chain blocks; chain puller; plate clamp; shackles; spreader/lifting/equalizing beams.
Crane Operation - Pre-operational checks; log book; load chart and its use; areas of operation as per load chart; structural and stability areas; outrigger operation and packing; Australian Standards 2550 & 1418; signals as per Australian Standards; shut down and parking of crane.
Practical Training - Operate crane to manufacturers requirements; lift and move loads as directed by dogman/rigger; follow signals given by dogman/rigger; shut down and make crane safe; where appropriate, cranes with Pin Jib configuration make and break to be included; additional counterweights for various boom lengths to be included as part of make and break..
Shut Down - All lifting gear to be inspected; crane to be inspected and any problems entered into Log Book.

Certification
Darwin & Western Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (CV and/or CN) and a nationally recognized WorkSafe 60 day interim certificate. WorkSafe Western Australia will issue a Certificate of Competency within that 60 day period.

International
On successful completion of this course, candidates will be issued with an Australian Skills Training Ltd Certificate of Competency in either Vehicle Self Loading Crane or Non Slewing Crane operation.

Duration
Combined CN/CV - 40 hours conducted over 5 days.

Maximum Participants
8 persons

Cost
Perth
CN - AUD$725 per person
CV - AUD$725 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$73 per person

Darwin
CN - AUD$1000 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$50 per person

On Demand and On Site
For on site course costs, please contact AST.

Resources required for on site training are:

• CV:Vehicle Self Loading Crane and CN: Non Slewing Crane
• Various Slings – Chains, Synthetic, FSWR – Plate Clamps, spreader & lifting beams, equalizing beams and various shackles - bow & dee.*
• Various loads for Practical Exercises – round and square loads
• Air-conditioned training room with white board comfortable for 8 trainees.

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