Truck Loader Crane

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Demonstrate knowledge of using a truck loader crane.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and controls associated with operating a truck loader crane.
• An understanding of duties and responsibilities relevant to the Health and Safety legislation including the Act, Regulations and Amendments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of truck loader crane equipment and attachments.
• How to assess the worksite and prepare to lift and place loads using a truck loader crane.
• Sling, lift, move, and unload or place regular loads using a truck loader crane.
• How to secure and prepare a truck loader crane for road transport mode, stow equipment and to complete appropriate documentation.
• How to carry out daily and weekly checks and maintenance.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of using a truck loader crane.
• Demonstrate knowledge of truck loader crane equipment and attachments.
• Sling, lift, move, and unload or place regular loads using a truck loader crane in the workplace.
• Secure and prepare the truck loader crane for road transport mode, stow equipment, and complete documentation.
• Carry out daily and weekly operator maintenance of a truck loader crane.

Course structure

A combination of theoretical and practical training and assessment.

Prerequisites

Unit 30072, Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely.

For those experienced in the field, the pre-requisite may be waived on the basis of an attestation that indicates the trainee is able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills that are equivalent to the requirements of the unit standard 30072.  See Wood Training for more information.

Experience requirement:

The standard setting body for this unit standard Waihanga Ara Rau has advised students must have industry workplace experience prior to being practically assessed for 16617. The minimum requirement is 80 hours or 40 lifts of verified workplace experience related to the use of a truck loader crane (commonly known as HIAB) to lift and place regular loads. This can be evidenced by submitting a copy of your companies detailed logbook or one available from Wood Training.

Crane maintenance checklists

If you complete daily and weekly maintenance checklists on    a truck loader crane in your workplace, bring copies of these    as evidence of performing maintenance activities.

Assessment process

Theory assessment followed by practical assessment which takes place when student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. and have met the experience requirement as outlined above. Assessment involves two different assessor observed lifts.

If the experience evidence is not received and approved by Wood Training prior to the practical assessment (Part B) portion of the course the student will not be permitted to undergo the practical assessment and must rebook to undertake this once evidence has been provided to Wood Trainings satisfaction.

Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary. Current Wood Training recommendation is every three years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID
• Comfortable clothing with covered footwear suitable for classroom situation.
• PPE requirements for practical: Safety boots and all other PPE will be supplied.