OVERVIEW
Our high-performing, knowledgeable team delivers high-quality, reliable training solutions that will give you the skills to operate cranes at the highest level of safety and compliance.
Our crane courses are offered across QLD in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Call 1300 790 822 to make a booking or enquiry today.
Course Details
A Slewing Crane licence with Major Training Group is a nationally recognised qualification that will give you the skills for roles that involve the safe operation of a range of slewing cranes. A crane licence allows you to safely operate a variety of these machines across the construction industry. Without the correct crane ticket you would not be able to operate these machines legally. Successful completion of the crane course will result in the issuing of a crane ticket.
What's INCLUDED:
ENTRY Requirements
- Be able to read and write basic English (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- Pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- Provide three forms of identification. Click here to view valid documents: Valid Documents
- Wear steel-capped or safety boots on site; sun protection Hat, long-sleeved shirt, and pants – are also recommended
High-risk work Licences
- High risk work licences have a 5-year life span. After this period, the licence will need to be renewed. This can be done via the WHS Queensland website.
- If your high risk work licence has expired, you’re not classified as a licenced operator until it’s renewed.
- You have up to 12 months to renew your high risk licence. If it’s past the 12-month period, you’ll be required to re-sit the written and practical exam.
- A VOC cannot be done on an expired licence.
How To Apply For a High Risk Work Licence
- You have 60 days from successfully completing your practical assessment to apply with WorkSafe QLD for your high risk work licence.
- There is an application fee to lodge your AS1 Form.
- Click here for more information.
Slewing Crane Licence
Gain the expertise to operate heavy machinery safely and efficiently with a Slewing Crane Licence – (C2) Up to 20 tonne. This specialised training program equips individuals with the skills and knowledge required to handle slewing cranes within specified weight limits, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Possible Roles
Potential wages could be in the region of $105,000 to $125,000 per year
Delivery Options
With safety in mind Major Training Group offers a range flexible, reliable, and easy to access options. We offer our services across QLD including areas such as Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.
Utilise Major's well-equipped sites across South East Queensland (SEQ) for your training needs. We have popular industry courses running weekly.
Major also run courses in Northern NSW. Contact us today to learn more about undertaking a course in Northern NSW.
Course Details
FULL SLEWING CRANE TRAINING & ASSESSMENT COURSE
Duration: 5 days
Time: 6.30am to 3pm
Suitable for:
This course is the perfect choice if you don’t yet have formal experience in operating a slewing crane and are looking at gaining employment or starting a new career. This course will teach you everything you need to know from start to finish and is delivered in person over 5 days by our knowledgeable team.
- A competency-based training program delivered by our knowledgeable team over 5 days.
- Both the formal and informal requirements of the training are completed in a controlled environment at Major Training’s simulated worksites throughout Queensland.
- Students are trained to a competency level suitable to achieve all elements of the assessment.
- Training materials include a logbook, training plan, full assessment, and training manual.
FORMAL SLEWING CRANE TRAINING & ASSESSMENT COURSE
Duration: 1-2 days formal training, up to 6 months logbook on the job and one day of assessment
Time: 6.30am to 3pm
Suitable for: Suitable for existing workers requiring a SOA / SLEWING Crane Licence to enter the workforce and that can complete the mandatory informal training on the job at their current employment
- Employer involvement and licenced operator required to supervise.
- All requirements of the training are completed in a controlled environment at Major Training Group’s high quality simulated worksites throughout QLD and your employers workplace.
- Informal training – 40 to 100 hours of supervised log book training is completed on the job in the workplace.
- Formal training is completed at a Major Training site.
- Slewing crane formal training is on the first day of the course with assessment once the logbook is completed.
- Employers must agree and fill in all relevant areas of the students logbook.
- Students must log hours and detail of relevant tasks performed at their workplace.
- Student log book must be signed off by employer or employer’s representative with the relevant OHS licence.
- A completed log book with an employer’s letter validating the log is required.
- Students have up to 6 months to complete.
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What You'll Pay
FORMAL SLEWING CRANE TRAINING & ASSESSMENT COURSE
Funded Options
CSQ Funding
Amount Funded: $1,418
Student Gap Fee (what you will pay): $577
Learn More about CSQ Funding here; CSQ Funding
BERT Funding
BERT Funding is available. Please see here for more information on costs; BERT Funding
Study Now Pay later
Study Now, Pay Later options are available for this course. Please see here for more information; Study Now, Pay Later
Student Support
Study Information
View our comprehensive resource hub and explore more information about payment options, student support, credit transfer/RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), assessment methods, and the wealth of resources available to enhance your educational journey.
We accept a range of payment options:
- Credit Card via our secure payment gateway
- Study Now and Pay Later with up to 12 Months Interest-Free -> Learn More Here
- AfterPay: Pay in 4 easy installments -> Learn More Here
At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL here.
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
- Online
- Paper
- Video
- Q&A
- Demonstration
- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
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We maintain an impressive 95% pass rate and offer additional support where needed to ensure every student's success.
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Leading the way in real-world training for the Construction, Automotive and Engineering Industries for over 2 decades.
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