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: CT Tower Crane

Tower cranes are widely used in the construction of multi-storey buildings, high rise industrial and engineering projects.
A tower crane is a jib or boom crane mounted on a tower structure, demountable or permanent, including both horizontal and luffing jib types.

Duties of a Tower Crane Operator 

• Operation of the crane
• Prestart checks
• General Maintenance or servicing
• Set - up
• Shut down
• Communication
• Load charts 

Course Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or over
• CSTC Policy is that all people wanting to be to enroll on the tower crane course must have held a Licence to Perform High Risk Work Dogging Licence or valid certificate of competency for at least 3 months and must be able to provide documented proof of their experience in that time.
• Ability to understand read and write English
• Blue/ White induction card

• Basic knowledge of mathematics to work out formulas

Theory Component

• Requirements for certification.
• OS&H legislation (‘duty of care' responsibilities of employers and employees).
• Australian Standards AS 2550 Parts 1 & 5, AS 1418 Part 5,
• Code of Practice (prevention of falls from height and manual
  handling).
• Identification of workplace hazards and the application of
  appropriate hazard control measures.
• Principles of tower crane operations.
• Structural characteristics and stability limitations of tower cranes.
• Operating a tower crane under different environment conditions.
• Inspection and application of FSWR, chains, synthetic slings and
  lifting gear.
• Calculation of mass/loads and slinging methods.
• Communication with dogman and other authorised personnel at
  the work site.
• Multi-crane hoisting / lifting personnel in workbox

Practical Component

• Operational plan is developed in consultation with authorized personnel and site supervisor.
• Identification of workplace hazards and the application of appropriate hazard control measures.
• Set up and erection of tower crane
• Conduct pre-start and post-operative equipment checks in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• Understanding and application of appropriate methods of communication with dogman and other authorized personnel.
• Correct deployment of the crane's ballast and structural ties in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Operation of the crane to raise, move and place loads, using all relevant crane movements.
• Climbing of tower crane.
• Perform parking and shut-down procedures.
• Dismantling of tower crane

Assessment:

• Knowledge Exam
• Written Exam
• Practical Assessment

Certification

• Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a Statement of Attainment indicating the Nationally recognized unit of competency UEPOPS230A Operate Lifting and Load Shifting Equipment for Loads greater than 10 tonnes.
• A Notice of Assessment will be issued by the Worksafe Trainer/Assessor. 
• To obtain your Licence to Perform High Risk Work for class CT (Tower Crane) you will need to fill in the relevant application form and attach a copy of your Statement of Attainment, Notice of Assessment and also 2 passport photos along with the application fee that is to be paid Directly to WorkSafe WA.

Course Brochure

• CSTC CT Crane Course Brochure