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This course offers comprehensive training in bridge and gantry crane operation, providing essential skills and knowledge for safe and effective handling of these machines. Suitable for novices entering the heavy machinery industry or seasoned professionals seeking to enhance qualifications, the curriculum covers crane setup, operation controls, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance through hands-on exercises and simulations.

With a nationally recognized license upon completion, participants can enhance employability across industries like construction, manufacturing, and logistics, making it an ideal choice for individuals aiming to pursue diverse career opportunities or improve workplace safety standards.

What is the purpose of this course?

Also called bridge cranes and hoists, this comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to operate bridge and gantry cranes safely and effectively. Whether you’re a novice seeking to enter the field or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your qualifications, our course offers a structured curriculum that covers all aspects of crane operation.

Throughout the course, you’ll delve into topics such as crane setup, operation controls, load assessment, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance. Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on exercises, simulations, and real-world scenarios to ensure you develop the confidence and proficiency required to handle these powerful machines.

By completing this course, you’ll not only gain a nationally recognized license but also enhance your employability and open doors to diverse career opportunities in construction, manufacturing, logistics, and beyond.

Join us on this journey to master the art of bridge and gantry crane operation and unlock your potential in the dynamic world of heavy machinery.

Who is this course for?

Whether you’re a novice looking to enter the mining, construction, or heavy machinery industry, or a seasoned professional aiming to enhance your expertise, this course offers invaluable insights and practical training tailored to your needs.

This course is ideal for a broad spectrum of individuals across industries such as construction, logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing. Whether you’re a seasoned professional aiming to enhance your skill set or a novice seeking entry into the workforce, this course provides comprehensive training in crane operation. It caters to construction workers, warehouse personnel, manufacturing technicians, and career changers looking to pursue opportunities in crane operation roles.

Moreover, safety professionals and trade apprentices seeking to deepen their understanding of crane operation protocols will find immense value in this course. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, the TLILIC0016 course equips participants with the necessary expertise to operate bridge and gantry cranes confidently and responsibly. Whether you’re advancing your career, transitioning to a new field, or seeking to improve workplace safety standards, this course offers a vital pathway to success in the dynamic world of heavy machinery operation.

This licence class encompasses bridge and gantry cranes that are controlled from a permanent cabin or control station or remotely controlled with more than three powered operations. Powered operations include:
– north/south
– east/west
– up/down
– rotating attachment – this also includes the application of load estimation and slinging techniques to move a load.

A bridge crane comprises a bridge beam mounted at each end, to an end carriage, capable of traveling along elevated runways and having one or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge.

A gantry crane comprises a bridge beam, supported at each end by legs mounted on end carriages, capable of traveling on supporting surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not, including a crab with one or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge.

Regardless of your background or experience level, this course provides a structured and engaging learning environment to help you achieve your goals and excel in the field of crane operation.

Do you need a licence?

A Bridge and Gantry Crane HRW Licence is required to operate a bridge or gantry crane that is:

Controlled from a permanent cabin or control station on the crane, or

Remotely controlled with more than three powered operations, for example:

A single hoist with four powered operations e.g. traversing, travelling, hoisting and rotating, and

multiple hoists with four or more powered operations e.g. two non-synchronised hoists would typically have at least five powered operations – traversing by two, hoisting by two and travelling.

A Dogging High Risk Work Licence or one of the three rigging HRW licences is required by:

Any person other than a licensed bridge or gantry crane operator, who exercises judgement in the estimation of a load or selection of the slinging methods and lifting equipment when slinging a load on any bridge or gantry crane.

Any person who directs any bridge or gantry crane operator in the movement of the load where the load is out of view of the crane operator.

The total duration for this course is 40 hours (5 days) as follows for both skilled and non-skilled operators.

The course duration is 40 hours (including 34 hours of training):
– 16 hours of supervised theory instruction
– 18 hours of supervised practical instruction (simulated workplace)
– 4 hours theory assessment (including calculations)
– 2 hours of practical assessment

This course is based on the High Risk Work (HRW) licence requirements.

Qualification gained:

Licence class (CB)
Statement of attainment – TLILIC0006 Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane

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