Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crawler Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, and Tower Crane | |||
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |||
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Level | 4 | |||
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Credits | 60 - 70 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the crane industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge required to be employed as crane operators or dogmen for a range of crane tasks in dynamic and variable workplaces.
This qualification provides learners with the opportunity to complete the strand relevant to their specialist crane operation area and is intended for candidates who are training in the workplace. Graduates of this qualification will be able to carry out specialist crane operations. The qualification strands recognise the differing requirements of specialist crane operations. Graduates will be able to work in a self-managed capacity and may be supervising others. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Take the lead for lifting operations. - Plan lifts for regular and irregular loads Graduates of the Advanced Dogman strand will also be able to: - Complete calculations and use the results to sling irregular loads using the appropriate lifting equipment. Graduates of the Crawler Crane strand will also be able to: - Configure and operate a crawler crane to lift and place regular and irregular loads. - Hook up a crane with a crane-lifted work platform to enable personnel access. Graduates of the Mini Crawler Crane strand will also be able to: - Configure and operate a mini crawler crane to sling, lift and place regular and irregular loads. Graduates of the Mobile Crane strand will also be able to: - Configure and operate a mobile crane to lift and place regular and irregular loads. - Hook up a crane with a crane-lifted work platform to enable personnel access. Graduates of the Non-Slewing Articulated Crane strand will also be able to: - Configure and operate a non-slewing articulated crane to lift and place regular and irregular loads. - Hook up a crane with a crane-lifted work platform to enable personnel access. Graduates of the Tower Crane strand will also be able to: - Configure and operate a tower crane to lift and place regular and irregular loads. - Hook up a crane with a crane-lifted work platform to enable personnel access. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in Dogman, Pendant or Remotecontrolled Overhead / Gantry Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, Truck Loader Crane [Ref: 3730].
Graduates of the Crawler Crane, Mini Crawler 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 may progress to leadership and management qualifications in the business arena. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |||
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Education Organisation | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Developed By | Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 3731 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2017-09-28 21:49:30.567 | |||
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Next Review | 2030-11-30 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content | View full qualification details | |||
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