Important Changes to Crane Training
From 1 September 2025, key updates to crane-related unit standards are being rolled out across the training industry. These updates are designed to lift the overall quality and safety of training across New Zealand.
What's Changing?
The following unit standards are being updated:
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US 30072 – Slinging Regular Loads
This will now be delivered as a standalone one-day course across the industry.
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US 3800 – Overhead Gantry Crane
Will now require a separate additional day of training.
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US 16617 – Truck Loader Crane
Will now require a separate additional day of training.
(No change for Safety 'n Action)
Other providers may need to update their course delivery to meet these new standards. Safety 'n Action has already been running these as separate courses for years, so no changes are required on our end.
New Workplace Experience Requirements
For students to complete these unit standards, new on-the-job experience requirements have been introduced:
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Truck Loader Crane (US 16617): 80 hours or 40 lifts
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Overhead Gantry Crane (US 3800): 50 hours or 25 lifts
These experience hours are designed to ensure operators are confident, capable, and well prepared for real-world situations.
Alternative Training Options Available
If your team members are not able to meet the new experience requirements, we offer the following alternatives:
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Non-unit standard courses for Overhead Gantry and Truck Loader Cranes
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Verification of Competency (VoC) assessments for experienced operators
These options ensure your staff can still get trained and verified to work safely.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or would like to book your team onto one of our crane courses, we’re here to help. Our team can walk you through the best option for your workplace.
Contact Jason Tainsh today, call 021 1901 382 or Email Now
View training solutions
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Overhead Gantry Crane Initial and Refresher
Gain the skills needed to operate a radio remote or pendant controlled gantry crane and knowledge of the crane industry as a whole. Unit standard covered: 3800
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Sling Regular Loads Safely
Gain a working knowledge of how to sling loads safely as well as a broad understanding of relevant crane regulations. Unit standard covered: 30072
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Truck Loader Crane (HIAB) Initial and Refresher
Ensure your knowledge of operating a truck loader crane and identifying any associated hazards is up to date with the latest industry standards. Unit standard covered: 16617
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