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Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane

Key Information

Duration:Half Day (4 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 6

Training available at our local training centre or your own workplace

Price (excl GST)

$270 Per Person

Price (excl GST)

$1910 Company Booking

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Learn the ropes of safe truck loader crane operation.

Overview

This hands-on course introduces learners to the safe and effective use of truck loader cranes. It’s designed for workers who are new to crane operation and want to gain practical experience before completing a full certification course. Participants will learn how to identify key parts of the crane, understand lifting principles, set up for safe operation, and manage simple lifts under supervision.

By the end of the course, learners will have the confidence to carry out basic lifting tasks safely, recognise potential hazards, and follow correct communication and safety procedures. This course provides a solid foundation before progressing to a unit-standard-based qualification.

Please bring along your ID on training day - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the main components and functions of a truck loader crane and its controls.
  • Demonstrate safe pre-use checks, setup, and lifting operations under supervision.
  • Apply safe working practices and communication methods to prevent incidents during crane operations.

Prerequisites:

30072 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely

Entry Criteria:

All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane FAQs

  • Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane

    • What is the Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course?

      It is a hands-on truck loader crane training course that provides practical experience in safe crane setup and basic lifting operations.

    • Who is Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane training for?

      This course is designed for workers new to truck loader crane operation who want practical experience before completing full crane certification.

    • What will I learn in truck loader crane training?

      You will learn crane components and controls, pre-use checks, safe setup, lifting principles, and basic supervised lifting techniques.

    • Does this course include practical truck loader crane operation?

      Yes. The training focuses on supervised, hands-on use of a truck loader crane to perform simple lifts safely.

    • How long is the Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course?

      The course runs for half a day and is delivered over 4 hours.

    • What are the prerequisites for truck loader crane training?

      Learners must hold Unit Standard 30072, Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely.

    • Does this course include a unit standard?

      No. This is a non-unit-standard course designed to build practical truck loader crane experience before formal assessment.

    • How many people can attend the training?

      A maximum of 6 attendees can participate in each truck loader crane training session.

    • What does the Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course cost?

      Pricing is $270 per person or $1910 for a company booking, excluding GST.

    • Do I need to bring ID to the training?

      Yes. Valid identification is required on the day to verify learner identity.

    • Why complete basic crane training before certification?

      Practical crane training helps learners build confidence, understand safe lifting techniques, and prepare for unit-standard-based crane qualifications.