by john | Jan 27, 2025 | Courses, crane operation, High Risk Work
AOTA Crane Operator Training
AOTA (All Onsite Training and Assessment) offers comprehensive crane operator training courses for various types of cranes. With access to the necessary cranes, we provide both theoretical and practical instruction to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge required to operate these machines safely and effectively.
“We can provide training and assessment for companies.”
Courses Offered:
TLILIC0011 Licence to operate a reach stacker (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
TLILIC0016 Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
TLILIC0020 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (over 100 Tonnes)
TLILIC0021 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 100 Tonnes)
TLILIC0022 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
TLILIC0024 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 tonnes and above)
TLILIC0040 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a reach stacker with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) exceeding 3 tonnes safely, in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.
Reach stacker means a powered reach stacker that incorporates an attachment for lifting and lowering a shipping container.
This unit applies to the activities of a person operating a reach stacker greater than 3 tonnes capacity that incorporates an attachment for lifting, moving and travelling with a shipping container (not including a shore based container handling gantry crane).
A person performing this work is required to hold a reach stacker High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL)
This unit requires a person operating reach stacker with an MRC exceeding 3 tonnes to:
- plan the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- Pack up
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.
A person performing this work is required to hold a bridge and gantry crane HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating a bridge crane or gantry crane to:
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- plan for the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- pack up.
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) over 100 tonnes in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.
Slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed, but does not include:
- a front-end loader, or
- a backhoe, or
- an excavator, or
- other earth moving equipment, when configured for crane operation.
A person performing this work is required to hold a slewing mobile crane with an MRC over 100 tonnes HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating a slewing mobile crane with an MRC over 100 tonnes to:
- plan for the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- pack up.
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) up to 100 tonnes, in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.
Slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed, but does not include:
- a front-end loader, or
- a backhoe, or
- an excavator, or
- other earth moving equipment, when configured for crane operation.
A person performing this work is required to hold a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 100 tonnes HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 100 tonnes to:
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- plan for the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- pack up.
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) up to 20 tonnes in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.
Slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed, but does not include:
- a front-end loader, or
- a backhoe, or
- an excavator, or
- other earth moving equipment, when configured for crane operation.
A person performing this work is required to hold a slewing mobile crane with a MRC up to 20 tonnes HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 20 tonnes to:
- plan for the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- pack up.
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a vehicle loading crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) of 10 metre tonnes or more. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.
Vehicle loading crane means a crane mounted on a vehicle for loading and unloading the vehicle.
A person performing this work is required to hold a vehicle loading crane HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating a slewing vehicle loading crane with a MRC of 10 metre tonnes or more to:
- plan for the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- pack up.
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a non-slewing mobile crane with a Rated Capacity (RC) exceeding three tonnes safely, in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant. Competence in this unit does not allow for driving an articulated mobile crane on a main or public road. In order to drive on a main or public road, a valid heavy vehicle licence, issued by a transport regulator, is required.
Non-slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that cannot be slewed, and includes:
- an articulated mobile crane
- a locomotive crane
- but does not include vehicle tow trucks.
A person performing this work is required to hold a non-slewing mobile crane HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating non-slewing mobile crane with an RC exceeding three tonnes to:
- plan the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- prepare to drive an articulated mobile crane on road
- drive an articulated mobile crane
- pack up.
by john | Jan 25, 2025 | Courses, High Risk Work, Rigging RI
Licences and Certification
Cancellations and Withdrawals
Your Rights & Obligations
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform intermediate rigging work.
Riggers use mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure loads, including plant, equipment or members of a building or structure. Riggers ensure the stability of those members and set up and dismantle cranes and hoists.
This unit includes rigging work involving:
- hoists with jibs and self-climbing hoists
- cranes, conveyors, dredges and excavators
- tilt slabs
- demolition of structures or plant
- multiple lifts.
Rigging work is undertaken in construction and other industries where load shifting equipment is used to move, place or secure loads.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This unit has a pre-requisite requirement. This requirement may be met by either the successful completion of the unit CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level or holding a valid licence for dogging.
Intermediate Rigging Course – CPCCLRG3002
Takes a step up from basic rigging course with more advanced safety apparatus;
To demonstrate competency in this unit, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria by safely performing rigging tasks at an intermediate level, including:
- undertaking a multiple-crane lift of a load of at least 1 tonne and at least 4 m long
- erect and dismantle one of the following:
- a tower crane section
- crane lattice boom section
- a fly jib on a mobile slewing
- a non-guyed tower crane.
- installing and removing a three-panel structure, with each panel being at least 4 m high, at least 2 m wide and at least 1.5 tonnes
- using the following bends and hitches:
- round turn
- two half-hitches.
The candidate must:
- check relevant workplace information, including safe work method statements (SWMSs) and equipment service and maintenance records and checklists
- perform all activities in compliance with workplace-specific, safe work and manufacturer requirements
- identify hazards and use appropriate risk controls and safety measures and equipment
- use the following associated gear:
- tag lines
- flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)
- chains
- wire and synthetic slings
- shackles
- wedge sockets
- eye bolts
- rope grips
- turnbuckles
- chain blocks
- sheaves
- spreader bars or lifting beams
- snatch blocks
- lifting clutches
- safely erect and dismantle structures and plant.
- CPCCLRG3002 – Licence to perform rigging intermediate level; 4 days including SafeWork NSW assessment
- $1,700.00
- Must have current dogging licence
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
- Identification must be the originals and not laminated,
- 100 points Safework NSW EOI – SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
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Three (3) assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – (formative assessment) Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments.
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On the last day of the course a summative assessment will be conducted by an approved State regulatory body assessor (e.g. Safe Work NSW) All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.
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Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training.
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Applicants cannot be reassessed for a minimum of 48 hours from the date of the original assessment.
Note: there may be an extra cost for re-assessment
These are Nationally Recognised Training courses and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment CPCCLRG3002 – LICENCE TO PERFORM RIGGING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer
Apply for a new licence or class
You will need to go to a participating Australia Post in person to apply. You need to do this within 60 days of receiving your Notice of Satisfactory Assessment from your SafeWork NSW assessor.
You will need to take:
- your Notice of Satisfactory Assessment form
- a completed Application for a National Licence to Perform High Risk Work – New Application form (N5 form provided by your SafeWork NSW assessor). Do not sign this form, you need to sign it at Australia Post
- passport-quality photograph
- proof of identity. See evidence of identity information sheet (PDF, 109.92 KB)
- any current high risk work licences
- payment method (view the cost in the fee schedule).
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
All equipment
All courseware and handouts
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
by john | Jan 25, 2025 | Courses, CPCCLRG3002 Licence to Perform Rigging Intermediate Level, High Risk Work
Licences and Certification
Cancellations and Withdrawals
Your rights & Obligations
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform intermediate rigging work.
Riggers use mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure loads, including plant, equipment or members of a structure. Riggers ensure the stability of those members and set up and dismantle hoists.
This unit applies to rigging work involving:
- structural steel erection
- hoists
- pre-cast concrete members of a structure
- safety nets and static lines
- mast climbing work platforms
- perimeter safety screens and shutters
- cantilevered crane loading platforms.
Rigging work is undertaken in construction and other industries where load shifting equipment is used to move, place or secure loads.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This unit has a pre-requisite requirement. PCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level or holding a valid licence for basic rigging
Intermediate Rigging Course – CPCCLRG3002
Takes a step up from Rigging Basic Level with more advanced safety apparatus and includes;
To demonstrate competency in this unit, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria by safely performing rigging tasks at an intermediate level, including:
- undertaking a multiple-crane lift of a load of at least 1 tonne and at least 4 m long
- erect and dismantle one of the following:
- a tower crane section
- crane lattice boom section
- a fly jib on a mobile slewing
- a non-guyed tower crane.
- installing and removing a three-panel structure, with each panel being at least 4 m high, at least 2 m wide and at least 1.5 tonnes
- using the following bends and hitches:
- round turn
- two half-hitches.
The candidate must:
- check relevant workplace information, including safe work method statements (SWMSs) and equipment service and maintenance records and checklists
- perform all activities in compliance with workplace-specific, safe work and manufacturer requirements
- identify hazards and use appropriate risk controls and safety measures and equipment
- use the following associated gear:
- tag lines
- flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)
- chains
- wire and synthetic slings
- shackles
- wedge sockets
- eye bolts
- rope grips
- turnbuckles
- chain blocks
- sheaves
- spreader bars or lifting beams
- snatch blocks
- lifting clutches
- safely erect and dismantle structures and plant.
- CPCCLRG3002 – Licence to perform rigging Intermediate level (Including On-line Training) – 4 days including SafeWork NSW assessment
- $1,700.00
- Must have current dogging licence
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
- Identification must be the originals and not laminated,
- 100 points Safework NSW EOI – SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
We currently have a Smart and Skilled contract with Training Services NSW. This means that if you meet the eligibility criteria, we can give you subsidised training.To find out more download our student information handbook.. or contact one of our team members.
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Three (3) assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – (formative assessment) Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments.
-
On the last day of the course a summative assessment will be conducted by an approved State regulatory body assessor (e.g. Safe Work NSW) All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.
-
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training.
-
Applicants cannot be reassessed for a minimum of 48 hours from the date of the original assessment.
Note: there may be an extra cost for re-assessment
These are Nationally Recognised Training courses and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment CPCCLRG3002 – LICENCE TO PERFORM RIGGING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer
Apply for a new licence or class
You will need to go to a participating Australia Post in person to apply. You need to do this within 60 days of receiving your Notice of Satisfactory Assessment from your SafeWork NSW assessor.
You will need to take:
- your Notice of Satisfactory Assessment form
- a completed Application for a National Licence to Perform High Risk Work – New Application form (N5 form provided by your SafeWork NSW assessor). Do not sign this form, you need to sign it at Australia Post
- passport-quality photograph
- proof of identity. See evidence of identity information sheet (PDF, 109.92 KB)
- any current high risk work licences
- payment method (view the cost in the fee schedule).
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
All equipment
All courseware and handouts
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
by john | Sep 27, 2024 | Cert III, Construction, Courses, crane operation, Earthmoving, First Aid, Heavy Vehicle Licensing, High Risk Work, Plant Operations, short course, Work Health and Safety
(02) 42068378
Office Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
275A Princes Hwy, Unanderra NSW 2526
Training Hours: 7am – 3pm Monday to Friday
Unique Student Identifier
RPL and Credit Transfer Policy
Admissions and Enrolment Policy
Fees, cancellations and refunds Policy
by john | Sep 26, 2024 | Dogging Licence (DG), High Risk Work, Rigging RA, Rigging RB, Rigging RI
Because of the increased risks, high risk work is strictly regulated. In Australia, you generally need a specific licence to perform any type of high risk work. These licenses ensure that workers have the necessary training and skills to carry out these activities safely
Rigging Intermediate (RI)
Slewing Mobile Crane up to 60 Tonnes (C6)
Undertake first response to fire incidents (short course)
by john | Sep 25, 2024 | Construction, High Risk Work, RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
Licences and Certification
Cancellations and Withdrawals
Your Rights & Obligations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors.
Locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures demonstrate consistent timely completion of work at heights that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
- access, interpret and apply technical and safety information for working at heights
- assess hazards and risk associated with working at heights and implement control methods
- select wear and care for personal protective equipment identify required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment
- check that fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection and associated equipment is correct
- perform work safely at heights
- correct storage an checking of equipment
- clean up site on completion of work
- 1 day – 7.00am to 3.00pm
- $325.00
Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- Identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
- Tea and Coffee are provided (if conducted at our facilities), local shops are nearby
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training
The (2) assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – Knowledge and Practical Assessments. A summative assessment will be conducted by an approved State regulatory body assessor (e.g. Safe Work NSW) All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training. Applicants cannot be reassessed for a minimum of 48 hours from the date of the original assessment. Note: There may be an extra cost for reassessment
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights.
A wallet size competency card will also be issued.
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
All equipment
All courseware and handouts
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
