High Risk Work Licence Courses

About this course

This TLILIC0040 – Licence to Operate a Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a non-slewing mobile crane in accordance with WHS legislation and industry standards.

A Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (CN) High Risk Work Licence authorises the holder to operate a non-slewing mobile crane with a rated capacity greater than 3 tonnes, commonly used within mining, construction, civil and infrastructure environments.

The Following Topics Are Covered:

• Plan and prepare crane operations
• Interpret load charts and crane documentation
• Conduct routine and pre-operational inspections
• Set up crane and stabilisers safely
• Lift, move and place loads within rated capacity
• Apply communication methods and establish exclusion zones
• Shut down, secure and complete post-operational procedures

If you are required to operate a non-slewing mobile crane greater than 3 tonnes capacity, you must hold a current

High Risk Work Licence – CN.

For further information on this unit of competency, please refer to the

National Register for VET (training.gov.au).

Training requirements

Enrolment Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of assessment
• Provide 100 points of identification
  (WorkSafe QLD ID requirements)
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier)
  (Obtain a USI here)
  (
  WorkSafe Queensland ID requirements)
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier)
  (
  Obtain a USI here)
• Be able to read, write and communicate in plain English to a level sufficient to safely participate in training and assessment
• Demonstrate the ability to perform basic calculations relevant to lifting operations and load charts
• Successfully complete the pre-enrolment Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) screening to confirm suitability for training and assessment

Requirements on the Day of Training & Assessment

• Original 100 points of identification
• Steel-capped or composite safety boots
• Long-sleeved high-visibility shirt
• Long work pants
• Hard hat
• Appropriate weather protection (training is conducted outdoors)

Momentum High Risk Training will provide all required training materials and stationery.

Inexperienced Workers

Where a participant is identified as an inexperienced worker, additional supervised practice may be required prior to assessment to ensure competency is achieved.

In such cases, the Trainer/Assessor may recommend further workplace-based training under the supervision of a competent person, with structured training activities recorded where required. Once the required knowledge and practical skills have been demonstrated, the participant may return to complete formal assessment.

Course outcomes

Certification & Licensing

Upon successful completion, participants will be issued a
Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0040 – Licence to Operate a Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
by Momentum High Risk Training (RTO No. 46410).

A Candidate Assessment Summary (CAS) will be provided once competency has been achieved.

To obtain a High Risk Work Licence – Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (CN), participants must apply directly to

WorkSafe Queensland

within 60 days of completing assessment.

Competency in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. The High Risk Work Licence (CN) is issued by the regulator in accordance with applicable WHS legislation.

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