Truck loader crane

16617 Use a truck loader crane to lift and place regular loads

OVERVIEW

All persons operating or working with a crane must hold the following applicable Unit Standards as a minimum qualification and preferably hold the relevant National Certificate in Crane Operation.

People credited with this unit standard are able: demonstrate knowledge using a truck loader crane; demonstrate knowledge of truck loader crane equipment and attachments; sling, lift, move, and unload or place regular loads using a truck loader crane in the workplace; secure and prepare the truck loader crane for road transport mode, stow equipment, and complete documentation; and carry out daily and weekly operator maintenance of a truck loader crane.

COURSE AIM

This course meets the required unit outcomes as stated below.
-Demonstrate knowledge of using a truck loader crane.
-Demonstrate knowledge of truck loader crane equipment and attachments.
-Sling, lift, move, and unload or place regular loads using a truck loader crane.
-Secure and prepare the truck loader crane for road transport mode, stow equipment, and complete documentation.
-Carry out daily and weekly operator maintenance of a truck loader crane.

The learning outcomes of the training provide an understanding of the company procedures and requirements for lifting practices and truck loader cranes, understanding of the use for critical components/equipment used for lifting, the selection of lifting equipment, how to Lift and place loads with a truck loader crane and secure the crane and prepare the truck for road transport mode, stow equipment, and complete documentation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

-Identify hazards and implement control measures when operating a truck loader cranes
-The care and use of the crane and lifting equipment
-Pre-start checks and service, fault reporting, load attachment, load lifting, load traversing, load placement.
-Understanding and using truck loader crane terminology.
-Understanding the importance of pre-operational checks.
-Being aware of the safety codes for Crane operators.
-Developing safe usage techniques.
-Handling loads, parking and storage techniques.

To encourage good workplace safety procedures and meet NZQA evidence requirements we
recommend purchasing Crane Logbooks for all company crane operators.
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