SOL | State SOL | Employer SOL| Regional
Description
Operates stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment and people in areas such as building sites, factories, mines, sawmills, wharves and shipyards. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level 4
Specialisations
Chairlift Operator
Cherry Picker Operator
Elevated Work Platform Operator
Pile Driver
Portainer Operator
Tower Crane Operator
Winch Operator
Skills Assessment Authority
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Group: 7121 Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators
Description
operate stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment and people in areas such as building sites, factories, mines, sawmills, wharves and shipyards.
Tasks
testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
operating controls to rotate cranes, move cranes on fixed rails, raise and lower jibs and booms, and raise, lower and move hooks and objects
working in conjunction with Construction Riggers and Crane Chasers to position hooks and raise, move and place loads
controlling the movement of loads, and monitoring speed, acceleration and braking distances directly and by signalling to other operators
monitoring plant operation, instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
may operate cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving
may operate overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
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