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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, and Tower Crane
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 55 - 70
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology » Plant and Machine Operations
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the crane industry with individuals who may be employed as crane operators or dogmen for a range of crane tasks on dynamic and variable workplaces.
The qualification strands recognise the differing requirements of specialist crane operations.
The crane industry, and the building and construction industry in particular, will benefit from having people who are qualified in crane operation or load guidance for a range of crane types.
Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity and may be supervising others.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Take responsibility for sole charge jobs, and interpret and utilise documentation to support organisational compliance, and health and safety objectives.
- Plan and document lifts of regular and irregular loads, using knowledge of cranes and equipment, hazards, and risk mitigation best practices in the crane industry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the influence of ground conditions and wind factors on the stability of the crane.

Graduates of the Advanced Dogman strand will also be able to:
- Calculate weights, centres of gravity, lifting points and equalizing methods, and use results to sling irregular loads using the appropriate lifting equipment.
- Apply knowledge of slinging methods to plan and direct complex lifts, including multi crane operations.

Graduates of the Crawler Crane strand will also be able to:
- Prepare for transportation, tracking, configure, and position a crawler crane to operate within safe tolerances, stability requirements, and permits.
- Operate a crawler crane including lifting and placing regular and irregular loads, stationary and tracking within crane limits and in accordance with rating charts.
- Operate a crane with a crane-lifted work platform, or bosuns' chair to enable personnel access in a commercially competent manner.

Graduates of the Mini Crane strand will also be able to:
- Prepare for transport, and position a mini crane to operate within safe tolerances and stability requirements.
- Operate a mini crane with a hydraulic boom including lifting and placing regular and irregular loads, stationary in accordance with the rating charts and tracking within crane limits.

Graduates of the Mobile Crane strand will also be able to:
- Mobilise and demobilise, configure, and position a mobile crane on or off outriggers to operate within safe tolerances and permits.
- Operate a mobile crane including lifting and placing regular and irregular loads in accordance with rating charts.

Graduates of the Non-Slewing Articulated Crane strand will also be able to:
- Prepare for travel, configure, and position a non-slewing crane to operate within safe tolerances.
- Operate a non-slewing articulated crane including picking and carrying regular and irregular loads in accordance with rating charts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the risks involved and competency driving a Non-Slewing Articulated Crane on the road.

Graduates of the Tower Crane strand will also be able to:
- Access and egress a tower crane cab and place a tower crane into and out-of- service within risk mitigation strategies for the workplace and operating environment.
- Operate a tower crane including lifting and placing regular and irregular loads in accordance with rating charts, communicating with a dogman at a distance.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane, Dogman, Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, Truck Loader Crane [Ref: 3730].
Graduates of the Crawler Crane, Mini Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, and Tower Crane strands may progress onto the New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Advanced Crane Operation) (Level 5) [Ref: 3732].
Alternatively, graduates of all strands may progress to Leadership and Management qualifications in the business arena.
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3731
Status Current
Created 2017-09-28 21:49:30.567
Next Review 2028-03-31 00:00:00.0

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