New Zealand
Certificate in
Cranes (Level 3)
with optional strand in Cab Controlled Overhead Crane, Dogman, Pendant Controlled Crane, and Truck Loader Crane
DURATION
48 weeks
PRICE
Funded
UNIT STANDARDS
See unit standards below
GENERAL
INFO
This programme has been developed to meet the industry’s identified need for crane operators in New Zealand.
The programme aims to train entry level people to work safely around and operate cranes, taking entry level people to a competent crane operator.
This programme is delivered over a minimum of 48 weeks (12 hours per week) by a combination of face-to-face training, extensive work experience, and some self-directed study. Graduates will be able to:
- Work safely in a variety of crane workplaces, complete job safety analysis, identify hazards in the workplace, and put controls in place or escalate for further attention.
- Identify and use load weights to sling regular loads using appropriate lifting equipment.
- Apply knowledge of the Cranes Safety Manual to carry out pre-start and post checks of cranes or lifting equipment.
- Apply specialised knowledge specific to chosen strand.
Learners will have a customised learner programme made up from a combination of core compulsory unit standards (42 credits) and at least one elective strand from strands One to Four (10 to 15 credits).
Learners must complete 42 compulsory credits and at least 10 elective credits from strands One to Four. A minimum 52 credits are required for the award of the qualification.
Learners who hold unit standard 3789 are exempt from completing the compulsory unit standard 30072.
| Module | Unit Standard | Unit Description | Level | Credits |
Core Subjects: | 19522 | Undertake a job safety analysis | 3 | 3 |
| 25043 | Lockout and reinstate machinery in the workplace | 3 | 4 | |
| 30072 | Demonstrate knowledge of slinging regular loads safely | 3 | 14 | |
| 30264 | Describe duties, rights, representation, and regulator in terms of New Zealand health and safety legislation | 3 | 3 | |
| 30265 | Apply health and safety assessments in a job role | 3 | 8 | |
| 30266 | Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety culture and practices | 3 | 6 | |
| 3788 | Demonstrate knowledge of crane types, and safe practices required in the cranes industry | 3 | 4 | |
| Total | 42 | |||
| Strand One: Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane (12 ELECTIVE credits) | 3790 | Use Cab controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads | 3 | 2 |
| 3800 | Use a radio remote control or pendant controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads | 3 | 10 | |
| Total | 12 | |||
| Strand Two: Dogman (15 ELECTIVE credits) | 3789 | Sling varied regular loads and safety direct a crane during crane operations | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 15 | |||
| Strand Three: Pendant Controlled Overhead Crane (10 ELECTIVE credits) | 3800 | Use a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads | 3 | 10 |
| Total | 10 | |||
| Strand Four: Truck Loader Crane (15 ELECTIVE credits) | 16617 | Use a truck loader crane to lift and place regular loads | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 15 | |||
Applicants must be:
- Over 16 years of age.
- In employment and engaging in work related to cranes operation and support (Employer and learner along with VHNZ must agree a learning plan and training agreement).
- Have access to required equipment relating to the strand selected.
- Prospective learners should discuss their career plans with VHNZ to be fully informed about the study options and to develop a Learning Plan.
- This programme is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Trainees must be New Zealand or Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents, and working in New Zealand.
Suitability to enrol will be established through an interview with VHNZ prior to offer of place.
The programme investment will vary depending on specific course requirements such as customisation of training location and number of learners.
Funding and subsidies may be available for New Zealand and Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents living in New Zealand.
This programme requires considerable work-based learning. Applicants, employers, and VHNZ will be required to agree on the learning content to be delivered and sign a training agreement specifying:
- Employer obligations.
- Learner obligations.
- VHNZ obligations.
These will be discussed with each party prior to enrolment.
All crane related assessments MUST be completed on a real crane’s worksite using real cranes lifting regular loads.
Learners will be required to complete a minimum of 450 relevant work hours recorded in logbooks and other industry documentation and validated by the employer/supervisor. Failure to complete suitable verified work experience will mean some unit standards may not be completed.
This qualification is the entry point into the training pathway for the cranes industry and the broader lifting engineering sector. Graduates of the Dogman strand may progress onto the New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, Tower Crane [Ref: 3731]. Graduates of other strands may progress to qualifications in other areas, such as business or manufacturing.
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