Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations

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Location
Melbourne Metro

Duration

2 Years

Course Requirements

• This course is only offered by invitation of the Victorian Mobile Crane Traineeship Association (VMCTA) and CFMEU Education and Training. For more information, please email
• Must be physically fit and able to handle the demands of civil construction machinery.

Course Delivery

The course can be studied through a combination of classroom-based learning and on the job training. The course is competency-based, meaning that Learners will be assessed on their ability to perform specific tasks and meet industry standards. Learners are required to attend classes one day per week for 2 years.

Units of Competency:

• CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM3003 - Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets
• CPCCLDG3001 - Licence to perform dogging
• CPCCLRG3001 - Licence to perform rigging basic level
• CPCCLRG3002 - Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
• CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction Industry
• CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• CPCWHS3001 - Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
• TLIB0029 - Conduct daily inspections on mobile cranes
• TLID0020 - Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
• TLIE0002 - Process workplace documentation
• TLIF2006 - Apply accident-emergency procedures
• TLILIC0023 - Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)
• TLILIC0040 - Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
• TLIU1009 - Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner
• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
• TLIB2001 - Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment
• TLIB0045 - Plan a mobile crane lift operation
• TLIB0048 - Prepare a mobile crane for lift
• TLID3031 - Rig Load
• TLIF2010 - Apply fatigue management strategies
• TLIF3084 - Follow mobile crane safety procedures
• TLILIC0005 - Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

Additional Units selected by Industry:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTA0010 Provide basic life support
• CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• TLILIC0022 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
• VU21365 Observe and manage the safe operation of plant and equipment around overhead and underground assets

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of the TLI30122 Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations course, graduates can pursue various career opportunities in the construction industry, including working as a:

• Mobile crane operator
• Overhead crane operator
• Hoist operator
• Rigging and dogging specialist

Incolink members: Free 

Fees
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Fees and Charges 

Learner Handbook
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Learner Handbook

Training 
Training delivered by the CFMEU Education and Training Unit incorporates a blend of delivery methods to ensure participants gain both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required for the construction industry. This includes:

• Face-to-face classroom delivery – providing structured learning with qualified trainers, interactive discussions, and opportunities for learners to ask questions, share experiences, and consolidate their understanding of industry concepts, safety standards, and regulations.
• Simulation of practical activities – using purpose-built training facilities and equipment to replicate real construction site conditions. These simulated environments allow learners to safely practice and develop technical skills such as operating machinery, working at heights, and applying safe work practices before entering live worksites.
• Self-paced learning – offering flexible resources such as workbooks, online modules, and guided study to allow learners to review and reinforce key concepts at their own pace, catering to different learning styles and schedules.
• On-the-job learning – enabling participants to apply skills directly in real workplace environments under the guidance of experienced supervisors and mentors, bridging the gap between training and practical application.

Assessment

Assessment within the CFMEU Education and Training framework consists of a comprehensive and holistic process designed to measure a learner’s competence against the requirements of each unit of competency. Key components include:

• Written Knowledge Assessment – evaluates a learner’s understanding of theoretical concepts, legislation, workplace procedures, and industry standards. This may be delivered through short-answer questions, multiple-choice, case studies, or scenario-based problem solving to confirm underpinning knowledge.
• Practical Demonstration (Performance Assessment) – requires learners to apply their knowledge in real or simulated workplace environments. Learners demonstrate their ability to perform tasks safely and effectively, operate equipment, and follow correct processes under observation by qualified assessors.