SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANE OPERATIONS
NZQA Unit Standard 20208
This course has been specifically designed for individuals who are seeking to develop the necessary skills for operating a self-erecting tower crane. It provides an in-depth understanding of the responsibilities associated with self-erecting tower crane operations, including prestart checks, maintenance checks, load handling, risk management, and communication methods within the crane industry.
Unit Standard 20208 is focused on equipping participants with the competencies needed to safely and efficiently operate a self-erecting tower crane. The course covers aspects such as crane erection and dismantling, load slinging, crane control, and directing crane movements. This course builds upon the foundational knowledge from Unit Standard 30072 (Slinging Regular Loads Safely), ensuring that participants are proficient in handling self-erecting tower cranes for a range of lifting operations.
In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught in this course, the training has been pre-moderated and approved by our standard setting body, Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
PREREQUISITE:
30072 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely
Experience Required
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Students must have a minimum of 3 months of relevant work experience in the crane or construction industry prior to attending this course.
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Verified experience should include at least 40 documented crane operations (slinging and directing placement of load) involving self-erecting tower cranes. This experience must cover a variety of lifting operations, crane types, and communication methods.
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These verified experiences can be submitted either at the time of booking, before the training, or after completion of the course.
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Please note: Unit Standard 20208 will only be awarded once the required documentation has been received and verified.
Entry Criteria
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All students must have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher to attend this course.
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If a student does not meet the English language requirement, they must provide a reader/writer. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the course.
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The person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance must agree to these terms and conditions before the student can be accepted onto the course.
Key Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate safe operation of a self-erecting tower crane, including safe crane erection, dismantling, lifting, and load placement techniques.
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Apply knowledge of risk management and hazard control during self-erecting tower crane operations.
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Use appropriate crane communication methods, including radio communication and hand signals, to ensure safe operations.
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Safely sling regular loads and direct crane movements during self-erecting tower crane operations.
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Understand the principles of load stability, crane setup, and the role of the crane operator and slinger in ensuring safe and efficient lifting.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon successful completion of the course and verification of required work experience, students will be awarded Unit Standard 20208, confirming their competency in self-erecting tower crane operations.
Important Information
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Please bring your ID – We need to verify the identity of students attending the course, so please bring along photo ID on the day of training.
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All cranes, vehicles, and equipment used during the course must have current certification, be well-maintained, and be in safe working condition.
This course ensures that participants gain the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate self-erecting tower cranes, including crane assembly, load slinging, and directing crane movements in a safe and efficient manner.