Mobile crane driver course teaches drivers how to safely and effectively pre/post-inspect, operate a mobile crane to lift, move, and place heavy loads on construction and industrial site.
Unit Standard No: 116254
Unit Standard Credits: 20
NQF Level: 2
Unit standard title : Operate a mobile crane
Compliance: TETA
Mobile crane Training cost: R5000
Mobile crane course duration: 7 days
777 dump truck operator Course Content
Theory Test 20%: A written exam to assess knowledge of the vehicle's functions, safety protocols, and operational procedures.Practical Test 80%: Hands-on training where drivers operate the mobile crane under supervision to demonstrate their competence in operating the equipment.
Assessment: Assessors and moderators assess mobile crane learners to whether they are competent or not
Leibherr crane machine codes
Machine
Capacity
Code
Hydraulic Mobile crane
>= 50 tones
C33, C34
Hydraulic Mobile crane
< 50 tones
C35, C36
Machine Orientation
- What's mobile crane
- Functions of mobile crane
- Types of mobile crane
- Components (Parts) of mobile crane and their functions
- Identify all safety features and warning and their purposes in accordance to manufactures specifications
- Explain all maximum operating capacity
- Explain all warnings from mobile crane indicators
- Describe or demonstrate corrective actions in terms of neutralising
Pre Operation Checks
- Battery and electrical, Boom and hook, Tyre pressure, fluid levels, and overall truck condition.
- Inspecting Tyres and Brakes
- Hydraulic System Check
- Report all faults found during the inspection
- Understanding the manufacturers Manual
- Rigid body Dump truck parked according to manufacturers and worksite requirements
Site Preparation and plan for work activities
- Sequence of operations is determined according to site operational requirements.
- Required equipment e.g Machine attachments, personal protective equipment and safety signs.
- Inspect and prepare site according to site operational requirements.
Safe operation procedures of mobile crane
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Common Hazards include Power lines, Overloading, Tipping or ground collapse, Wind/weather
- Site Safety
- Operating in Confined Spaces
- Explain all warnings from rigid body dump truck indicators Procedures for driving in different weather conditions, on uneven terrain, and avoiding tipping.
- Handling Emergencies
Operating Procedures
- Understanding Load Charts e.g Rated capacity Radius, Boom length, Outrigger position
- Explain temporary safety signs in relations to their use or placement
- Starting and Stopping the crane
- Setting Up a Lift e.g Ground conditions, Outrigger setup, Swing radius
- Speed and Load Limits
- Communication & Signaling e.g Hand signals, Use of radios, Role of the signaller
- Operating Techniques e.g Smooth boom movements, Controlled lifting and lowering, Avoiding sudden stops or swings
- Load Management
- Rigging Basics e.g Slings and shackles, Load balance, Tag lines
Post-Operation Procedures
- Shutdown Procedures
- Cleaning and Shutdown
- Documentation: Completing logs or reports as required by the employer or regulatory bodies.
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Telescopic mobile crane Operator duty and responsible is the safety of the machine operation as soon as the load is moved. Because of this responsibility, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the operation might be dangerous or unsafe, the rough terrain mobile crane operator must refuse to operate until the concern has been reported to the supervisor, any hazards are rectified, and safety conditions are met.
Mobile crane operators can get jobs in these departments like mining, construction and quarrying.
Mobile crane refresher course is required every after 2 years of license expiry every 2 years or when an operator has spent more than 2 years without operating the machine.
Mobile crane certification
After a successful Rigid body mobile crane training assessment, a competence certificate is awarded to the driver by the accredited training provider registered in accordance with OSHA and TETA.
Mobile crane licence
After successful mobile crane course assessment. A competency license is awarded adt driver
777 dump truck license renewal
Liebherr Mobile crane licenses expire every 2 years, hence renewal or recertification to ensure that operators stay up to date with safety standards and best practices. Old copy of license is required
Mobile crane driving Course requirements
- A copy of id/passport
- 2 colour id photos
- Code 14 driver's License
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Physically able
Key Benefits of Mobile crane Operator Training at Cranes training Center:
- Increased Safety
- Improved Productivity
- Compliance
- Cost Savings
Mobile crane Jobs Opportunities
After the course you submit you CV to cv@cranestraining.com. There are recruitment agencies and employers who contact Cranes training centre for operators.
The competent mobile crane operator can submit CV to advertising sites like indeed, career junction, linkedin etc.
A comptent mobile crane license holder earns an average salary of R17263 per month or R104 per hour depending on the exprience of the driver and employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is mobile crane couse?
Mobile crane training takes 7-10 days.
How much is the mobile crane operator course in South Africa?
Mobile crane course price is R5500
How much do mobile crane operators make in South Africa?
Mobile crane operator salary is at the average of R R17263 per month
What licence do you need to drive Mobile crane ?
code 14 Driver license
When do I renew my mobile crane certificate and license?
After 2 years
Where do I find mobile crane operator jobs in south Africa?
Try to identify construction, mining and quarrying companies/departments then contact then to you CV. Or Upload CVs site like career junction, indeed, pnet and Linkedin.
Do you help to get jobs?
Yes, Mobile crane school assist in finding a job, cv writing. By encouraging employers contact us on +27738519937.
How to Operate mobile crane ?
Manoeuvring a jointed cab and dump bed on uneven terrain, pre/post daily checks of the 777 dump truck, hauling, loading and dumping load, and safety requirements must be followed.
How to get a mobile crane License?
Cranes training Center on +27738519937
Mobile crane training academy offers accommodation to students willing to travel from all these locations like Durban, Pinetown, Richardsbay, Empangeni, Port shepstone, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Kokstad, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Vryheid, Ulundi, Stanger, Eshowe, Amanzimtoti, Isipingo, Umkomaas in KwazuluNatal(KZN).
Different provinces of South Africa(sa) Mthatha/Umtata, Butterworth, East London and Port Elizabeth in Eastern cape, Bloemfontein in free state, Pretoria, vereeniging, kempton park, alberton, Germiston and Johannesburg(JHB) in Gauteng, Polokwane and Lephalale in Limpopo, Nelspruit, Witbank, Secunda in Mpumalanga, Kimberley in Nothern cape, Rustenburg and Mafikeng in North West, Cape town in Western Cape etc.
We train students from other southern African countries Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, DR.Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Chadi, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Burkina faso, Guinea, Madagascar and Uganda etc. Since we free accommodation and job assistance.
