This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) up to 60 tonnes in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant. Slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed, but does not include:
- A front-end loader, or
- a backhoe, or
- an excavator, or
- other earth moving equipment, when configured for crane operation.
A person performing this work is required to hold a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 60 tonnes HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 60 tonnes to:
- plan for the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- pack up