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Demonstrate Knowledge of Crane Industry

Key Information

Duration:Half day (4 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 8

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

Price (excl GST)

$1960 Company Booking

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Gain a broad understanding of the crane industry and the operations involved with different types of cranes

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the crane industry and the relevant safe practices applicable to the operation, servicing, maintenance and documentation relating to different cranes and their associated equipment.

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

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

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Understand the hazards associated with the operation of cranes and safe work practice
  2. Recognise the main types and categories of cranes including their configurations, capabilities and recommended uses including safe working loads
  3. Practical knowledge of daily checks and servicing of cranes and associated equipment
  4. Prepare the documentation for crane operations and equipment maintenance requests

Entry Criteria:

  1. 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.

All cranes, vehicles and equipment being used must have current certification, be well maintained and be in good/safe working condition for use.

NZQA Unit Standards Included

  • Unit Standards - DKOCI (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    3788

     

    		 3

    4

    Demonstrate knowledge of crane types, safe practices required in the crane industry

     

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Demonstrate Knowledge of Crane Industry Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Demonstrate Knowledge of Crane Industry course in New Zealand.

The Demonstrate Knowledge of Crane Industry course provides a broad understanding of the New Zealand crane industry, including crane types, safe work practices, daily inspections, servicing requirements and operational documentation. It is ideal for people starting a career in the crane industry or those requiring foundational crane knowledge.
This course is suitable for crane operators, Dogmen, riggers, lifting personnel, maintenance workers, supervisors and anyone entering the crane industry who needs a recognised understanding of crane safety, crane types and industry practices.
Participants learn about the main categories of cranes, safe crane operating practices, crane hazards, safe working loads, daily inspections, servicing requirements, crane documentation and maintenance procedures required across New Zealand workplaces.
The course includes NZQA Unit Standard 3788 – Demonstrate knowledge of crane types, and safe practices required in the crane industry (Level 3, 4 Credits). This nationally recognised unit standard is commonly required within the New Zealand crane and lifting industry.
Yes. Participants are required to have at least three months of work experience within the crane industry before attending this course. This ensures learners have practical workplace exposure to support the knowledge covered during training.
The course is delivered over approximately four hours and can be completed in a half-day session. Training is available at Safety 'n Action training centres nationwide or at your workplace as a company booking.
Understanding crane types, hazards, safe working loads, inspections and correct operating procedures helps reduce workplace incidents, improves compliance with health and safety legislation and supports safer lifting operations across construction, manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial worksites.
Yes. Safety 'n Action offers company bookings where training can be delivered at your workplace anywhere in New Zealand, providing a convenient option for organisations wishing to train multiple employees together.
Knowledge of crane operations is valuable across construction, civil infrastructure, manufacturing, engineering, ports, logistics, heavy industry, utilities, transport, mining and any workplace where cranes or lifting equipment are used.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. This course combines experienced trainers, nationally recognised NZQA qualifications and practical industry knowledge to help participants develop the skills and understanding needed to work safely within the crane industry.

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