Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to:

• Have a basic knowledge of the relevant sector of work
• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) level 3
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 3
• Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 3; and
• Be medically fit to work at height

What you will learn in this module:

Legislation on lifting operations
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel in lifting operations
• Fundamentals of Lorry Crane Operations
o Main components of a lorry crane
o Safety devices and controls
o Signage and labels
o Checks and maintenance of lorry crane and accessories
• Safe work practices
o Hazards related to lorry crane operation and related control measures
Personal Protective Equipment
o Load estimation and centre of gravity
o Rigging and Signaling
o **Risk Assessment
Lifting Plan
Permit to Work
Communication methods and equipment
Standard Operating procedures
o Pre operation checks
o Recording and reporting procedures for damage and defects
o Hazard prevention and control measures
o Lorry Crane configuration
o Ground assessment
o Lifting load
o Transferring load
o Transporting load
o Stow and secure crane and equipment
o Stow and secure outriggers
o Stow and secure plates or packing
o Shut down procedures
o Routine post-operation checks
o Recording and reporting procedures for damage and defects
• Emergency response procedures