TLILIC0020
Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (over 100 tonnes)
The open-class slewing mobile crane licence is the highest slewing crane qualification available in Australia. This course covers the skills and knowledge needed to safely plan, set up, operate, and shut down a slewing mobile crane with a maximum rated capacity over 100 tonnes across major construction, infrastructure, mining, and heavy industry projects.
Duration
5 Days
Price
$2700
Location
WA | Bayswater
Delivery
Face to Face
Course Overview
TLILIC0020 – Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Over 100 Tonnes) gives participants the advanced practical skills and knowledge to safely operate large-capacity slewing mobile cranes in some of Australia's most demanding lifting environments. The course covers formal lift planning, complex crane configuration including counterweight and fly jib setup, derated Working Load Limit calculations, pre-operational and operational checks, load transfer and landing procedures, and full shutdown and securing requirements.
A slewing mobile crane is a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed (rotated). This course does not apply to front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, or other earthmoving equipment when configured for crane operation.
The CO licence is the highest slewing mobile crane class and covers the full scope of all lower classes — C1 (up to 100t), C6 (up to 60t), C2 (up to 20t), CN, and CV — within their respective capacity limits. There is no higher slewing mobile crane class.
Training is delivered by experienced industry trainers at our facility or on-site across Western Australia. On successful completion of training and assessment, participants can apply to WorkSafe WA for their High Risk Work Licence in the Slewing Mobile Crane (CO) class.
Course Details
Certification
Participants who successfully complete all training and assessment requirements will be issued a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0020 – Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Over 100 Tonnes) by Paratus Training (RTO 45274).
To obtain your High Risk Work Licence, you must submit your Statement of Attainment to WorkSafe WA along with a completed licence application. The Slewing Mobile Crane (CO) licence is issued by WorkSafe WA, not by Paratus Training. Licence fees and application requirements are set by WorkSafe WA.
Paratus Training can submit your WorkSafe WA licence application on your behalf for an additional fee of $120. Ask us about this when you enrol.
Course Outline
WHS laws and licensing requirements for large-capacity slewing mobile crane operation in Western Australia
Formal lift planning — confirming task requirements, conducting site inspections, and developing lift plans with associated personnel
Confirming ground suitability and operating surface quality for crane setup
Establishing rated capacity (RC) and Working Load Limit (WLL) requirements for the load and task
Assessing and determining appropriate crane travel paths and load placement routes
Identifying hazards and applying risk elimination and control measures
Traffic management plan implementation and communication procedure testing
Pre-start checks — inspecting the crane and lifting gear, reporting and recording defects
Setting up the crane with lifting gear and stabilisers in line with the lift plan and load charts
Counterweight configuration in line with the lift plan and manufacturer requirements
Fly jib and luffing fly setup in accordance with specific manufacturer requirements
Checking and completing the crane logbook and confirming compliance
Assessing weather and environmental conditions and their impact on crane operations
Confirming load weight, suitable lifting points, and slinging techniques
Calculating derated WLL of lifting equipment based on selected slinging techniques
Confirming load destination stability and safe landing area
Conducting a test lift in accordance with dogging and safe work procedures
Positioning the boom, jib, and hook block over the load centre of gravity
Transferring loads using crane movements and tag lines in line with the lift plan
Monitoring load and crane movement constantly during operation
Lowering and landing loads safely
Disconnecting lifting gear and repositioning the crane for subsequent tasks
Inspecting and tagging defective lifting equipment after use
Removing and securing the fly jib and counterweights
Applying motion locks, brakes, and stowing outriggers and packing
Conducting shutdown checks and securing the crane against unauthorised access
Prerequisites and Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisite units listed for this course. However, due to the complexity, capacity, and risk profile of plant involved at this class level, participants are strongly recommended to hold a current C1 (up to 100 tonnes) High Risk Work Licence and to have substantial operating experience at that level before enrolling. A current Dogging (DG) High Risk Work Licence is also strongly recommended.
Please contact us before enrolling to discuss your existing qualifications and experience.
All participants must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Provide valid proof of identity
Have sufficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to participate in training and assessment, including a solid working knowledge of maths, load calculation formulas, and WLL deration calculations
Be physically able to perform the tasks required to operate a large-capacity slewing mobile crane
Bring a pen
Wear appropriate PPE: steel-capped boots, long pants, and a hi-vis long sleeve shirt. If you do not have a hi-vis shirt, Paratus Training can provide a hi-vis vest
Please let us know before enrolment if you have any medical conditions, injuries, or physical limitations that may affect your ability to take part in practical training.
Course Dates
Who needs this training?
New to industry
If your role requires you to operate a slewing mobile crane with a capacity over 100 tonnes and you don't yet hold a CO High Risk Work Licence, this course gives you the advanced skills and knowledge required to operate safely at the highest class level and apply for your licence through WorkSafe WA. The CO licence also covers the full scope of all lower slewing crane classes and CN and CV plant within respective capacity limits.
Renewal due
High Risk Work Licences in WA are renewed every five years through WorkSafe WA. Renewal is an administrative process and does not require refresher training. However, many employers and principal contractors require a Verification of Competency (VOC) before allowing operators on site. Contact us to discuss VOC assessments for this unit.
Team training
If your business operates cranes over 100 tonnes across major construction, resources, or infrastructure projects, we can come to you. On-site delivery is available across Western Australia and can be conducted on your own equipment in your own environment. Contact us to discuss group bookings and scheduling options.
Related Courses
A crane licence at this class is often one of several tickets held by operators working across heavy lift environments. The courses below are worth checking if you are rounding out your crane licences or confirming your coverage across the plant classes used on your site.
CPCCLDG3001
Licence to perform dogging
$1130
DG
CPCCLRG3001
Licence to perform rigging basic level
$1130
RB
CPCWHS1001
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
$130
WC
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