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New operators: Learn how to rig and operate a truck loader crane in various scenarios. Do the theory online, then follow our detailed practical checklist to obtain your truck crane certificate at your workplace using your own equipment.
Refreshers: Perfect for a three-yearly refresher for experienced operators. The assessment can be conducted at your workplace using your own equipment.
It's not a legal requirement. This is non-unit standard course. If you would like to do the unit standards, please call TR Driver Training on 0800 637 000 to discuss options.
After taking this course, you will know how to:
Your supervisor will conduct a practical assessment at your workplace following our detailed instructions and they will generate an operator's certificate upon successful completion. This course does not come with a practical assessment with a trainer as the practical assessment can be conducted in-house by a supervisor or other designated person.
[The course] was well-received by all our trainees. The online course content was relevant and the trainer assessor was active with feedback and training. We are very happy." Justin MacLean, Branch Manager, Cable Price Nelson
Truck loader cranes are also called truck-mounted cranes, HIABs, crane trucks and truck cranes.
Study in your own time at your own pace, take the modules as many times as you need to and really get to know the information. You can access it on any computer, smartphone or tablet wherever there's an internet connection available.
Crane pre-start checklist, a lift plan template and a study guide.
If you're managing other drivers, you can add more managers at no extra cost. They can download detailed reports, plus track and manage drivers. Managers can generate certificates on completion of the course.
Where is the course held? The theory is done online (anywhere you have internet access). If you have booked this course via TR Driver Training and are doing the unit standards or are being assessed by a trainer, please contact TR Driver Training on 0800 637 000. They have 12 branches nationwide and a mutually convenient time can be arranged for your assessment.
My truck loader crane operator's certificate expired a while ago. Can I use this course to get it again? Yes, the theory is the same.
What type of cranes are used? We use a Palfinger for the demonstrations, but the theory can be applied to knuckle boom or telescopic cranes from all brands (e.g. Hi-ab, Tadano, etc)
How long is the course valid for? A truck loader crane operator's certificate should be done every 3 years or less.
What unit standards does this course cover? This is a non-unit standard course, although it covers the information in unit standard 16617 Use a truck loader crane to lift and place regular loads and 30072 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely.
You get access to the course for a full 6 months which means your driver can take a couple of months to finish the modules and can come back to it as a refresher anytime until the course access expires - this is great if you need to do any remedial work with them.
Set up is free whether you are purchasing one course licence or a hundred course licences.
TR Driver Training specialises in heavy and light commercial and rural vehicle training nationwide. Call us on 0800 637 000
A background to truck loader cranes and their application, plus safe working practices and hazard identification
The parts of a crane, how to conduct a pre-start check on the crane, how to operate the crane using the standard controls, how to read the crane rating chart and what are some attachments you can get for your crane
The main types of rigging (chains, synthetic slings, hooks, shackles and wire rope) and how it connects together, plus how to sling and lift a load as well as communicate with a spotter or dogman