Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)

Take Your Career to New Heights

Looking to advance your career in construction, mining, or heavy industry? The TLILIC0023 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (up to 60 tonnes) is your gateway to high-demand roles across Australia. Delivered by Australian Trade Training College, this nationally recognised course provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence to safely operate slewing mobile cranes in line with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, industry standards, and site procedures.

Whether you’re upskilling or starting a new career path, this course prepares you to apply for a High Risk Work Licence (C6)—qualifying you to operate slewing cranes up to 60 tonnes, non-slewing cranes (like Frannas), and vehicle loading cranes (like Hiabs and Palfingers).

What You’ll Learn

• Plan and prepare for crane operations, including hazard identification and lift planning
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine operational checks
• Operate slewing mobile cranes safely and efficiently
• Read and interpret load charts and crane specifications
• Communicate using hand signals, radios, and whistles
• Respond to emergencies and manage unplanned situations
• Shut down and secure the crane in accordance with site and manufacturer procedures
• Maintain accurate records and comply with site documentation requirements

Course Content

• Understanding slewing mobile crane components and functions
• Hazard identification and implementation of control measures
• Load assessment, calculations, and crane capacity
• Crane setup, including outriggers/stabilisers and packing
• Communication techniques: hand signals, whistles, and two-way radios
• Emergency procedures and fault reporting
• WHS legislation, codes of practice, and site safety protocols
• Post-operational checks and shutdown proceduresCrane setup, stability, and configuration
• Crane movements and lifting techniques
• Emergency procedures and fault reporting

Course Requirements

To enrol, participants must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Be able to read, write, and understand English
• Provide valid identification as per WorkSafe requirements
• Wear mandatory PPE: safety boots, high-visibility shirt/vest, and hard hat

Certification & Licensing

Successful participants will receive:

• A Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0022
• A High Risk Work Licence (C6) issued by the relevant WHS authority upon application

Who Should Enrol

This course is suitable for:

• Workers in construction, mining, and heavy industry
• Individuals seeking a C6 High Risk Work Licence
• Operators of slewing mobile cranes up to 60 tonnes
• Those looking to expand their qualifications in high-risk work environments

Gain the skills, confidence, and certification to operate slewing mobile cranes safely and professionally. Enrol now with Australian Trade Training College and take the next step in your high-risk work career.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

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Workplace Delivery

Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.

Successful completion of this course will allow Students to apply for the high-risk work licence – class C6.

Completion of training does not automatically grant a licence. Participants must apply for their HRWL within 60 days of assessment.

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Students must be aged 18 or over

Physical Requirements & Limitations for Training and Assessment

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

• Laptop
• Internet access
• Full PPE Clothing
  • Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
  • Long pants and long sleeve shirt
  • Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
  • Hard Hat 
  • Safety glasses 

If students do not have a Hard Hat or Safety glasses: ATTC will provide for use if necessary.

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

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Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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