Unit Standard 3789
Sling regular loads
and direct a crane
Course Details
Approved Code of Practice for Cranes 3rd Edition 2009 States
All persons operating or working with a crane must hold the following applicable Unit Standards as a minimum qualification and preferably hold the relevant National Certificate in Crane operation.
Course Outline
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Prepare rig and sling regular loads, Calculate weights of loads and communicate during crane operations, Understand safe use of Lifting beams, spreader bars; slings, shackles, eye bolts; natural, synthetic and wire ropes; chains and web slings.
Regular loads have one or more of the following characteristics:
Uniform weight distribution, concentric loading, regular proportions, known lifting points, repetitively lifted.
Course Duration
One day. Maximum 8 attendees.
Unit Standard Option
3789 Sling regular loads and communicate during crane operations.
Pre-requisites
Unit Standard 30072 (6 Months industry experience)
Assessment Methods
Written/Oral quiz, practical assessments.
Safety Requirements
Comply with site safety requirements requires Crane, Crane Operator and VHF Radios.
