Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) up to 20 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 a MRC up to 20 tonnes HRWL.

This unit requires a person operating a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 20 tonnes to:

• plan for the work/task

• prepare for the work/task

• perform work/task

• pack up.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency.

This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and meets Commonwealth, state and territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licensing class as detailed in this unit.