TLILIC0016 licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane.

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate bridge cranes and gantry cranes safely. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.

Bridge crane means a crane that:

• consists of a bridge beam or beams, that are mounted to end carriages at each end, and
• can travel along elevated runways, and
• has one or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge.

Gantry crane means a crane that:

• consists of a bridge beam or beams supported at one or both ends by legs mounted to end carriages, and
• can travel on supporting surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not, and
• has a crab with one or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge

This unit applies to the activities of a person operating a bridge crane or gantry crane that is:

• controlled from a permanent cabin or control station on the crane, or
• remotely controlled and having more than three powered operations.

Formal Training:

• Both theory and practical training is provided by industry experienced trainers.

Assessment

• Theory assessment (both a knowledge assessment and a calculations assessment are to be completed).
• Practical assessment is conducted.

On successful completion of the course you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment and the opportunity to lodge your application with Workplace Health and Safety for your Nationally Recognised High Risk Work Licence.