High Risk Work Licence - Non-Slewing Mobile Crane CN exam-day guide
High Risk Work Licence - Non-Slewing Mobile Crane CN · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo ID
Bring the original government-issued photo ID you used when booking. Confirm with the provider which forms they accept and whether a digital licence is allowed before you travel.
Assessment booking confirmation
Print or save the confirmation showing date, time, address and assessor contact. Confirm arrival time and site access requirements with the provider the day before.
Closed-in safety boots
Steel-capped boots are standard for construction sites. Confirm the provider's footwear requirement in writing; do not assume sneakers are acceptable.
High-visibility clothing
Long trousers and a hi-vis vest or shirt are typical site minimums. Confirm the exact dress code with the provider.
Hard hat and gloves
Many assessment sites require these. Ask the provider whether they supply PPE or you must bring your own, and whether eye and hearing protection are needed.
Completed pre-assessment paperwork
Any medical declaration, language/literacy declaration or safety induction form sent in advance should be completed and signed. Confirm the provider's requirements and deadlines.
Logbook or training record
If your training pathway requires logged operating hours or a task record, bring the original signed record. Confirm the required format and minimum hours with the provider.
Meal, water and any medication
Assessment days can be long with waiting time. Bring water, a snack and any prescribed medication; tell the assessor discreetly if you need to take medication during the day.
Rest and travel plan
Plan to arrive early with time for parking, sign-in and site induction. Being rushed or late adds avoidable stress and may affect your eligibility to sit.
Questions for the assessor
Prepare any clarification questions about the task sequence, signals or site layout. Ask them at the briefing stage, not mid-assessment, unless something is unsafe.
Provider-specific policy check
Reschedule, cancellation, late-arrival and re-assessment rules vary. Confirm all of these with the provider in writing before the final 72 hours.
Plan the day
Re-read your training notes and the operator manual sections on load charts, stability, crane set-up and hand signals. Practise explaining your pre-start checks and hazard controls aloud, because the practical assessment includes verbal questions as well as operation. Confirm the exact address, arrival time, parking and what to bring with the provider in writing.
Check your PPE is clean and serviceable and that your boots are comfortable. Gather your ID, booking confirmation and any logbook in one bag. Avoid late nights and heavy physical work in the two days before, and keep alcohol out of the 24 hours before the assessment.
Do a light review only: the sequence for set-up, pre-operational inspection, signal response and shutdown. Confirm your transport and plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Eat well and sleep early. Do not attempt to learn new material the night before.
Eat a proper meal and hydrate. Arrive early, sign in, and complete any induction. Listen carefully to the assessor's briefing on the site layout, exclusion zones, communication method and stop signals. Ask clarifying questions before the practical starts.
Work methodically and narrate your checks where appropriate. Complete the pre-start inspection, confirm controls and safety devices, check the load chart against the actual configuration, and verify the area is clear before moving. Respond to signals, keep the load controlled, and never rush a lift to save time. If you make an error, stop safely, acknowledge it and continue calmly.
Answer questions clearly and honestly; if you do not know, say so rather than guessing. Complete the shutdown and securing procedure fully, including parking, isolation and reporting. Ask the assessor when and how results will be issued and what the re-assessment process is if you are not yet competent.
Rules to check
Bring original photo identification. Without acceptable ID the assessor may not be able to assess you; confirm accepted forms with the provider beforehand.
Follow all site safety rules and the assessor's instructions at all times. The assessor can stop the assessment if you act unsafely, and safety-critical errors may result in a not-yet-competent outcome.
You may ask clarifying questions during the briefing. During the practical, ask only when something is unclear or unsafe; excessive prompting may not be permitted, so confirm the provider's policy.
Breaks are usually scheduled, but tell the assessor if you need water, medication or a toilet break. Do not leave the assessment area without notifying the assessor.
Mobile phones and recording devices should be silenced and put away unless the provider says otherwise. Confirm the provider's policy on phones and photography.
Assessment is competency-based against the unit requirements; you must demonstrate all required tasks safely and consistently. Confirm with the provider how many attempts or re-assessment opportunities are available and what fees apply.
Do not discuss or share assessment content in a way that undermines the integrity of the assessment. Follow the provider's conduct and academic-integrity rules.
If you are unwell, injured or impaired, tell the provider before the assessment starts. Sitting while impaired risks your safety and the outcome; confirm the provider's reschedule policy.