PORT AND CRANE ACADEMY
OF NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3)
with strands in Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane, Dogman, Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, and Truck Loader Crane
The purpose of this programme is to upskill individuals in the crane industry, ensuring graduates can safely and efficiently perform a variety of tasks in the workplace and operate cranes in their chosen specialist area. Graduates will work effectively with minimal supervision, enhancing the skillset within the crane industry. This programme is aimed at learners new to the industry and existing employees in crane roles that are wanting to upskill and gain formal qualifications
Entry Requirements
Prospective learners must
- Be in employment or have access to a relevant workplace (crane industry), working within the relevant scope of the programme.
- be 16 years or older.
- be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
- be physically fit to undertake learning and assessment required by each unit component
- Have support from an employer to complete the programme in the workplace.
Outcomes
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
- Work safely in a variety of crane workplaces, complete a job safety analysis, identify hazards in the workplace, and put controls in place or escalate for further attention.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all elements of a lift plan for lifting loads.
- Demonstrate crane communications methods used in the crane industry.
- Identify load weight and use the appropriate lifting equipment to sling regular loads.
- Apply knowledge of The Crane Safety Manual to carry out pre-start and post checks of cranes or lifting equipment.
Graduates of the Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane strand will also be able to:
- Access and exit a cab-controlled overhead crane, and lift and place regular loads within the working load limit
Graduates of the Dogman strand will also be able to:
- Apply knowledge of risk management, slinging calculations, and industry recognised communication methods to direct and guide crane movements in relation to loads and equipment.
Graduates of the Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane strand will also be able to:
- Lift and place regular loads within a workplace using a pendant or remote controlled overhead crane within the working load limit.
Graduates of the Self-Erecting Tower Crane strand will also be able to:
- Operate a self-erecting tower crane including lifting and placing regular loads in accordance with rating charts.
Graduates of the Truck Loader Crane strand will also be able to:
- Operate a truck loader crane within safe working limits including lifting and placing regular loads in accordance with rating charts.
Pathways
Graduates of the Dogman strand will have the skills and knowledge to work, or gain employment where cranes are operating in areas such as the building industry, heavy construction industry, marine environments, and on high rise building sites.
Graduates of the Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane, Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, or Truck Loader Crane strands will have the skills and knowledge required to work with specific cranes within their setting.
This programme is the entry point into the training pathway for the cranes industry and the broader lifting engineering sector.
Graduates of the Dogman strand may progress onto the New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, Tower Crane.
Graduates of other strands may progress to qualifications in other areas, such as business or manufacturing and related trades.