High Risk Work Licence - Slewing Mobile Crane C0 (over 100t) exam-day guide
High Risk Work Licence - Slewing Mobile Crane C0 (over 100t) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Current High Risk Work Licence (or application/assessment paperwork)
Bring the licence you already hold plus any paperwork your registered training organisation (RTO) or assessor has issued for this assessment. If you are unsure which documents the assessor requires on the day, confirm with the provider before travelling.
Photo identification
Bring government-issued photo ID (for example a passport or driver licence). Assessment bodies generally require ID to verify you are the enrolled candidate; confirm the exact accepted forms with the provider.
Assessment booking confirmation and any pre-assessment forms
Carry your booking confirmation, receipt, and any pre-assessment declaration or logbook the provider has asked you to complete. Confirm with the provider whether anything must be submitted in advance rather than on the day.
Site-appropriate PPE
Typically steel-cap boots, high-visibility clothing, safety helmet, gloves, and eye and hearing protection. Confirm the exact PPE list and any site-specific requirements (for example long sleeves or sunscreen) with the provider and the host site.
Wet-weather and sun protection
Practical assessments run outdoors in most weather. Bring a rain jacket, hat, and water. Confirm with the provider whether the assessment proceeds in heavy rain or high wind, since crane operations may be suspended.
Any required medical, fitness-for-work, or drug and alcohol clearance
Some sites require a current fitness-for-work declaration or clearance before entry. Confirm with the provider what is mandatory and what the site will check on arrival.
Your own study notes and load charts (if permitted)
Ask the provider whether reference material such as manufacturer load charts or your own notes may be used during the practical. Do not assume; some assessments allow manufacturer data and some do not.
Plan to arrive early and know the site access route
Confirm the meeting point, gate, parking, and arrival time with the provider. Industrial sites often have inductions and sign-in that take time, so allow a buffer.
Rest, hydration, and no alcohol or impairing medication beforehand
Fatigue and impairment are safety and assessment risks. Get normal sleep in the days before, and check with the provider or your doctor if you take medication that could affect alertness.
A way to record questions for the assessor
Bring a notebook or note your questions in advance (for example about signals, exclusion zones, or shutdown procedure). Clarifying expectations before the practical starts is normal and encouraged.
Plan the day
Re-read the assessment criteria and the crane's load chart, and rehearse the pre-start inspection sequence, set-up, and shutdown steps aloud. Practise converting radii and capacities and estimating load weights. Confirm your booking, arrival time, meeting point, PPE list, and ID requirements with the provider. Check the weather forecast and ask the provider how wind or rain affects the day. Avoid cramming new material; consolidate what you already know and protect your sleep.
Prepare and pack PPE, ID, paperwork, water, and weather gear the night before. Confirm travel time and any site induction requirements with the provider. Review the hand signals and radio communication protocol you will use, and the emergency lowering or shutdown procedure for the machine type. Eat normally, avoid alcohol, and go to bed at a normal hour. Note any questions you want to ask the assessor before starting.
Eat a proper meal and arrive early enough to sign in and complete any site induction without rushing. Present ID and paperwork, attend the pre-assessment briefing, and ask your clarifying questions before any practical task begins. Walk the area and note hazards, ground conditions, overhead lines, and exclusion zones. Check your PPE fits and is serviceable. Use the toilet before the practical starts.
Follow the assessor's instructions exactly and work to the procedures you were taught. Complete the pre-start inspection methodically, verify the load chart and configuration before lifting, and communicate clearly with the dogger or rigger. Stay within the rated capacity and never bypass a safety device. If you make an error, stop, make the situation safe, and say what you are doing; assessors generally value a safe recovery over pretending nothing happened. If you do not understand an instruction, ask for it to be repeated rather than guessing. If you feel unwell, tell the assessor immediately.
Rules to check
Follow all site rules, inductions, and the assessor's directions at all times; the assessment site's safety rules apply in addition to the assessment criteria.
Present valid photo ID and required paperwork on arrival; if you cannot verify your identity, the assessor may not be able to proceed. Confirm accepted ID with the provider.
Wear the PPE specified by the provider and host site for the whole practical, and keep it serviceable.
Do not operate the crane or enter the assessment area if you are impaired by alcohol, drugs, medication, illness, or fatigue; disclose any concern to the assessor before starting.
Ask the assessor before using notes, load charts, phones, or other aids during the practical; permitted materials vary, so confirm with the provider.
Breaks and rest periods are set by the assessor and site; ask before leaving the assessment area, and follow the assessor's instructions if a task is paused for weather or other safety reasons.
Scoring is against the assessment instrument for this unit; ask the assessor to explain what is being observed and how critical errors are treated. Do not rely on second-hand accounts of the marking.
If you believe an assessment decision was unfair or a safety concern was mishandled, raise it through the provider's complaints and appeals process after the assessment rather than arguing on the day.