High Risk Work Licence - Slewing Mobile Crane C1 (100t) exam-day guide
High Risk Work Licence - Slewing Mobile Crane C1 (100t) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Current photo ID
Bring the original ID the provider specified when you booked (typically a current driver licence or passport). The name must match your booking exactly. If you are unsure which forms of ID are accepted, confirm with the provider before test day.
Assessment booking confirmation and paperwork
Bring your booking confirmation, any enrolment or pre-assessment forms the provider sent, and proof of any prerequisites they asked you to supply (for example, a current WHS general construction induction card if the provider requires it). Confirm the exact document list with the provider.
Logbook or training record, if issued
If your training provider issued a logbook, training record, or supervised hours sheet, bring it as instructed. Whether it is required on the day depends on the provider and assessor - confirm with the provider.
Site induction and safety footwear
Wear steel-capped safety boots and weather-appropriate work clothing, and bring any PPE the provider's site induction requires (hard hat, high-visibility vest, gloves, hearing and eye protection). Ask the provider what PPE they supply versus what you must bring.
Rigging and hand-signal basics fresh
Revise the standard hand signals, sling angles and load-estimation methods your training covered. The assessor may ask you to direct or respond to signals during the practical tasks; confirm the signals set used by your provider.
Pre-start inspection routine rehearsed
Practise a systematic pre-start check of the crane - fluids, tyres, outriggers, boom, wire rope, hook block, safety devices and load charts - in a consistent order you can talk through aloud. The assessor will expect you to explain what you are checking and why.
Load chart and capacity calculations practised
Work through radius, boom length, counterweight and configuration scenarios using the crane's load chart until you can read them quickly and state your reasoning. Confirm with the provider whether charts are supplied on the day or you must bring your own.
Plan for fatigue, food and water
Practical assessments can run long and are physically demanding. Get a full night's sleep, eat properly, and bring water and a snack if the site allows. Confirm site rules on food, drink and smoking with the provider.
Know the location, parking and start time
Confirm the assessment site address, gate access, parking and reporting time at least a day ahead. Arrive early enough to complete sign-in and site induction without rushing; ask the provider how much lead time they expect.
Emergency and medical information
Carry any medication you may need and know your emergency contact details. Tell the provider in advance about any medical condition or injury that could affect safe operation of the crane.
Mobile phone and valuables plan
Many sites restrict phone use during practical operations. Ask the provider where phones and valuables should be stored during the assessment.
Questions for the assessor prepared
Write down any points you are unsure about (for example, how the practical tasks are sequenced or how faults are handled) and raise them at the briefing. Confirm with the provider who the correct contact is for pre-assessment queries.
Plan the day
Re-read your training notes and the crane's load chart, and rehearse the pre-start inspection aloud in a fixed order. Practise reading capacities for several radius and boom-length combinations and explaining your reasoning. Confirm your booking, the site address, reporting time, required ID and PPE with the provider, and check whether any logbook or prerequisite documents are needed. Resolve any medical or access issues now rather than on the day.
Do a light revision pass only - hand signals, load chart layout, outrigger setup and shutdown procedure - then stop and rest. Pack your bag: ID, booking confirmation, logbook if required, safety boots, PPE and water. Check the weather forecast and travel route, set two alarms, and avoid late nights or alcohol. Reconfirm the reporting time if the provider has not already done so.
Eat a proper meal and arrive with time to spare for sign-in and site induction. Present your ID and paperwork, listen carefully to the assessor's briefing, and ask clarifying questions before any practical task begins. Use the toilet and hydrate before operations start. Focus on smooth, deliberate control inputs and clear communication rather than speed.
Follow the assessor's instructions exactly and treat every task as a real lift: set up outriggers properly, check the load chart, confirm the load weight and rigging, and use agreed signals. Verbalise your checks and decisions where appropriate. If you make an error, stop safely, acknowledge it and correct it rather than rushing to recover. If you do not understand an instruction, ask for it to be repeated. At the end, complete shutdown and securing procedures as trained.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID specified by the provider; a copy or expired document is unlikely to be accepted. If you are unsure what identification is acceptable, confirm with the provider before the day.
Arrive at the reporting time given. Late arrival may mean you are refused entry or rescheduled; confirm the provider's late-arrival policy in advance.
Follow all site safety rules and the assessor's directions at all times. Wear the required PPE, stay within marked areas, and never operate the crane without the assessor's authorisation.
Ask before leaving the assessment area. If you need a break, a toilet stop or medication, tell the assessor; unannounced absences during practical tasks may be treated as an interruption or withdrawal.
Do not use your phone or other devices during practical operations unless the assessor permits it. Confirm the provider's device policy at the briefing.
Treat the assessment as a professional workplace: no arguing with the assessor, no coaching from bystanders, and no discussing specific tasks with other candidates during the assessment.
If you believe an assessment decision was wrong, do not debate it on the day - ask the assessor or provider about the appeals and reassessment process after the assessment.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the provider and the relevant regulator. Ask the assessor to explain how the practical tasks are marked and what happens if a task is not met; do not assume a specific number of attempts or a particular marking scheme.