High Risk Work Licence - Slewing Mobile Crane C0 (over 100t) study plan
High Risk Work Licence - Slewing Mobile Crane C0 (over 100t) · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Crane types, configurations and load charts for cranes over 100t
Interpret the structure of a load chart for a crane over 100t, identifying the rows for boom length, radius, and counterweight configuration
Calculate rated capacity for at least 15 given radius/boom-length combinations and record the deductions applied for jib, boom extension, or auxiliary head
Explain how parts of line, reeving, and boom deflection affect effective capacity on large telescopic and lattice boom cranes
Define and distinguish gross load, net load, and the deductions that must be subtracted before comparing to rated capacity
Your checkpoint
A handwritten or typed worked load-chart worksheet with 15 solved capacity problems showing radius, boom length, deductions, and final allowable load for each
Crane types, configurations and load charts for cranes over 100t & Rigging, slinging and load estimation
Calculate gross load for at least 10 loads by estimating or looking up mass of load, rigging, and attachments
Select sling type, configuration, and rated capacity for various load shapes and determine sling angle effects on tension
Determine the number of parts of line and the resulting line pull for a given load and reeving arrangement
Identify centre of gravity of asymmetric loads and explain how it affects rigging and radius
Your checkpoint
A load estimation and rigging plan sheet for 10 loads listing mass of load, rigging, attachments, gross load, sling tension at stated angles, and centre-of-gravity notes
Rigging, slinging and load estimation & Site preparation, ground conditions and outrigger/set-up requirements
Calculate bearing pressure under each outrigger or pad for given crane configuration and ground type
Evaluate ground conditions and select appropriate matting or pad size to reduce bearing pressure to acceptable levels
Describe set-up requirements for level, outrigger extension, and clearances from excavations and underground services
Explain the effect of out-of-level set-up on capacity and stability for cranes over 100t
Your checkpoint
A ground condition and set-up assessment for a hypothetical site, including bearing pressure calculations, pad sizing, and a written justification of the chosen matting
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control & Planning and performing lifts, including multi-crane and critical lifts
Conduct a documented risk assessment for a complex lift, identifying hazards and applying the hierarchy of control
Distinguish a critical lift from a routine lift and list the criteria that trigger a critical lift plan
Draft a lift plan for a single-crane lift over 100t including load data, radius, capacity, rigging, ground, and exclusion zone
Identify hazards specific to large crane operations such as powerline proximity, wind, and swing radius
Your checkpoint
A complete written lift plan for a single-crane critical lift, including risk assessment, hazard controls, and capacity calculations
Planning and performing lifts, including multi-crane and critical lifts & Legislative, regulatory and duty-of-care requirements
Plan a multi-crane lift, calculating load share per crane and explaining the reduction in capacity for non-vertical slings
Describe the roles and responsibilities of personnel in a multi-crane lift including the lift director and riggers
Summarise the duty-of-care obligations of the crane operator, dogger, and person conducting a business or undertaking under relevant WHS legislation
Explain licensing, high risk work, and registration requirements for cranes over 100t
Your checkpoint
A multi-crane lift plan with load-share calculations and a one-page summary of duty-of-care and licensing obligations mapped to each role
Communication, teamwork and lift coordination & Emergency procedures, incident response and shutdown
Describe standard hand signals and radio communication protocols used during crane operations
Explain the chain of command and coordination required between operator, dogger, rigger, and lift director during a lift
Outline emergency procedures for loss of communication, power failure, load shift, and crane malfunction
Identify incident response and shutdown steps following an unplanned event
Your checkpoint
A communication and emergency response flowchart for a lift, including hand signals, radio protocol, and step-by-step emergency actions
Crane inspection, maintenance and defect reporting & Safe operation, shutdown and post-operational procedures
List pre-start and periodic inspection checks required for a crane over 100t, including structural, hydraulic, and safety device checks
Explain the process for identifying, recording, and reporting defects and the criteria for tagging out a crane
Describe safe shutdown and post-operational procedures including parking, securing, and logbook completion
Explain maintenance record requirements and operator responsibilities for reporting faults
Your checkpoint
A completed inspection checklist and a written defect report for a simulated fault, plus a shutdown and post-operational procedure summary
Legislative, regulatory and duty-of-care requirements & Hazard identification, risk assessment and control & Crane types, configurations and load charts for cranes over 100t & Rigging, slinging and load estimation & Site preparation, ground conditions and outrigger/set-up requirements & Planning and performing lifts, including multi-crane and critical lifts & Communication, teamwork and lift coordination & Crane inspection, maintenance and defect reporting & Emergency procedures, incident response and shutdown & Safe operation, shutdown and post-operational procedures
Review and consolidate all domains through practice questions and correct errors with reference to source material
Re-solve load chart and rigging problems under timed conditions to build speed and accuracy
Rehearse explaining critical lift planning and multi-crane coordination aloud as for a practical assessment
Identify weak domains and produce a targeted revision list for final study
Your checkpoint
A timed practice exam result with a scored breakdown by domain and a written list of weak areas with corrective actions
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80% on a self-marked load chart and load estimation quiz of 20 questions
Week 4: Produce a complete critical lift plan that passes a self-review checklist covering capacity, ground, rigging, and hazard controls
Week 6: Correctly demonstrate all standard hand signals and explain emergency procedures without reference notes
Week 8: Achieve at least 85% on a full-length timed practice exam with no domain below 70%