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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)

$280 Per Person

Price (excl GST)

$1960 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.

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Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course in New Zealand.

The Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course is a hands-on half-day training programme that introduces workers to the safe and effective operation of truck loader cranes. Participants learn how to identify key crane components, understand lifting principles, set up for safe operation and carry out simple lifting tasks under supervision. It is designed for workers new to crane operation who want to build practical experience and confidence before completing a full certification course.
This course is designed for workers who are new to truck loader crane operation and want to develop practical experience before undertaking a full NZQA unit-standard-based crane qualification. It is suitable for workers in construction, transport, logistics, civil infrastructure, manufacturing and any industry where truck loader cranes are used. Participants must already hold NZQA Unit Standard 30072 (Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely) before attending.
Participants learn how to:
  • 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
The course provides a solid practical foundation before progressing to formal crane certification.
No. This is a non-unit-standard training course. It is designed to build practical truck loader crane experience and confidence before workers progress to a unit-standard-based crane qualification such as the Truck Loader Crane (HIAB) Initial and Refresher course, which covers NZQA Unit Standard 16617.
Participants must hold NZQA Unit Standard 30072 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely before attending the Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course. This ensures learners have the foundational slinging knowledge required to safely participate in supervised crane lifting activities.
The Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course is delivered over half a day (4 hours) with a maximum of 6 participants per session. It is available at Safety 'n Action training centres or as a company booking at your own workplace anywhere in New Zealand.
Basic crane training helps new operators build confidence, develop safe lifting habits and become familiar with truck loader crane controls and setup before undertaking formal assessment. Workers who complete practical introductory training are better prepared for the demands of a full NZQA unit-standard-based crane certification course, improving their chances of success and helping build safer workplace lifting practices from the start.
The Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course is an introductory practical training programme with no unit standard, designed for workers new to crane operation. The Truck Loader Crane (HIAB) Initial and Refresher course is the full certification course covering NZQA Unit Standard 16617, which is required to demonstrate nationally recognised competency in truck loader crane operation. The basic course is recommended as preparation before progressing to the full HIAB course.
Yes. Safety 'n Action offers company bookings for the Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course, allowing businesses to train up to 6 operators at their own workplace anywhere in New Zealand. Onsite delivery means participants can train in a familiar environment using equipment they will encounter on the job.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Basic Craning Truck Loader Crane course is delivered by experienced crane instructors and provides a safe, supervised environment for new operators to develop practical truck loader crane skills and confidence. Recent participants have rated the course highly, praising the quality of instruction and the increase in confidence gained from hands-on training.

Great instructor, and good instruction. Very helpful with details of lifting, and has increased my confidence with gantry lifting

Student Feedback 18 June 2026

Top notch course well presented, Highly recommend.

Student Feedback 16 June 2026

Good course was very informative.

Student Feedback 15 June 2026

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