Crane and Hoist Operators

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Preface

Introduction

When is a certificate needed?

Who issues certificates of competency?

What are the national certificate classes?

Which work has dual coverage?

What is needed to gain a Certificate of Competency?

What is documentary evidence of competence?

How can a Notice of Assessment be obtained?

What happens during an assessment?

What happens after an assessment?

What do I have to do with the certificate?

Are national certificates recognised throughout Australia?

Are old certificates still recognised?

Which old certificates are fully convertible to national certificates?

What can an employer expect from a certificate holder?

What should you expect from your employer?

Can people without certificates operate cranes or hoists?

How can logbooks be used?

Do trainees have to attend training courses?

What are the skills and knowledge needed to pass an assessment?

Can certificates be cancelled or suspended?

Can exemptions to the Regulations be given?

What rights of appeal are available?

Concluding remarks

Training logbook

Further information

WorkCover offices and interstate certifying authorities

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Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

LIST OF FIGURES

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Typical Certificate of Competency (face side)

Typical Certificate of Competency (reverse side)

Tower crane (horizontal jib type)

Tower crane (luffing jib type)

Derrick crane (guyed derrick type)

Derrick crane (stiff-leg derrick type)

Portal boom crane

Bridge crane

Gantry crane (semi-gantry type)

Vehicle loading crane

Calculating metre tonnes for vehicle loading cranes

Non-slewing mobile crane (articulated type)

Slewing mobile crane (rough terrain, hydraulic boom type)

Slewing mobile crane (truck-mounted, hydraulic boom type)

Slewing mobile crane (track-mounted, lattice boom type)

Boom-type elevating work platform

Measuring boom length for elevating work platforms

Cantilever platform materials hoist (barrow hoist)

Personnel and materials hoist

Concrete placing boom (truck-mounted type)

PREFACE

This booklet helps you to understand the legal requirements for crane andhoist operation.

There are Regulations made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act1985 for the certification of people who operate or use high-risk plant inVictorian workplaces. They introduce nationally uniform requirements andcertificate classes for the operation of certain types of cranes and hoists.

The Regulations are called the Occupational Health and Safety (Certificationof Plant Users and Operators) Regulations 1994. They replace thecertification requirements previously in force under the Lifts and Cranes Act1967, the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act 1970 and the Scaffolding Act 1971.

The Regulations also cover scaffolding, rigging and dogging work, and theoperation of forklift trucks and pressure equipment. There are What youneed to know about certificates of competency booklets explaining therequirements for the following:

scaffolding, rigging, dogging

forklift truck operation

pressure equipment operation

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INTRODUCTION

The Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkCover) is committed to maintaininghigh standards of occupational health and safety. It recognises that thepotential risks involved in the operation of certain types of cranes and hoistsneed to be controlled by establishing and enforcing minimum competencystandards for operators.

The certification system operating in Victoria provides employers, employeesand the community with an assurance that certificate holders have beenassessed as having the necessary knowledge and core skills to carry out thiswork in a safe manner.

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Figure 1. A typical Certificate ofCompetency (face side)

Figure 3. A tower crane(horizontal jib type)

Figure 4. A tower crane (luffing jib type)

WHEN IS A CERTIFICATE NEEDED?You must hold a Certificate of Competency to operate any of the cranes orhoists defined in the following list, unless you are working under the directsupervision of a competent person (someone with a Certificate ofCompetency or equivalent qualification).

(a) A tower crane is a powered jib crane or boom crane mounted on atower structure. It can be demountable or permanent and includes bothhorizontal and luffing jib types.

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Figure 2. A typical Certificate ofCompetency (reverse side)

Figure 3. A derrick crane (guyed derrick) Figure 6. A derrick crane (stiff-leg derrick)

(b) A derrick crane is a powered slewing strut-boom crane with its boompivoted at the base of the mast. The mast can be either guyed (guy derrick)or held by backstays (stiff-leg derrick) and is capable of luffing under load.

(c) A portal boom crane is a powered boom crane or jib crane mounted ona portal frame. The frame is supported on runways along which the cranecan travel.

Figure 7. A portal boom crane5

(d) A bridge crane is a powered crane comprising of a bridge beammounted at each end to a carriage. The carriage is capable of travellingalong elevated runways. It can have one or more hoisting mechanismsarranged to traverse the bridge.

For both bridge and gantry crane types, a certificate is not needed if theoperation is controlled from a location remote to a cabin/control station(such as pendant control), provided the crane has 3 or less poweredmotions. Hoist raise and lower are considered one operation.

Figure 8. A bridge crane

(e) A gantry crane is a powered crane comprising a bridge beam supportedat each end by legs mounted on end carriages. The carriage is capable oftravelling on supporting surfaces or deck levels (either fixed or not). It has acrab with one or more hoisting units arranged to traverse the bridge.

Figure 9. A gantry crane (semi-gantry type)6

(f) A vehicle loading crane is a powered slewing crane mounted on avehicle for the principle purpose of loading and unloading the vehicle. Acertificate is not needed where the crane’s capacity is less than 10metre tonnes.

Figure 10. Vehicle loading crane

Figure 11. Calculating metre tonnes for vehicleloading cranes

(g) A non-slewing mobile crane is a powered mobile crane incorporatinga boom or jib that is not capable of being slewed. This includes anarticulated type mobile crane and a locomotive crane. It also includes amobile multi-function unit capable of being operated as a non-slewingcrane, but excludes a crane engaged in vehicle tow truck operations. Acertificate is not needed where the crane’s capacity is 3 tonnes or less.

Figure 12. A non-slewing mobile crane(articulated type) 7

(h) A slewing mobile crane is a powered mobile crane incorporating aboom or jib that is capable of being slewed. It excludes a front-end loader, abackhoe, an excavator or similar equipment when configured for craneoperation.

Figure 13. A slewing mobile crane (rough terrain,hudraulic boom type)

Figure 14. A slewing mobile crane(truck-mounted, hydraulic boom type)

Figure 8. A slewing mobile crane(track-mounted, lattice boom type)

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(i) A boom type elevating work platform is a powered telescoping,hinged or articulated device (or any combination of these) used to support aplatform for elevating personnel, equipment and materials to perform work.A certificate is not needed where the maximum boom length is lessthan 11 metres.

Figure 16. Boom type elevating work platform

Figure 17. Measuring boom length for elevatingwork platform

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(j) A materials platform hoist is a powered builder’s hoist for elevatinggoods or materials but not personnel. The car, bucket or platform iscantilevered from, and travels up and down externally to a face of thesupport structure.

Figure 18. Cantilever platform materials hoist(barrow hoist)

(k) A personnel and materials hoist is a powered builder’s hoist forelevating personnel, goods or materials. It is comprised of a car, structure,machinery or other equipment associated with the hoist, and may be eithera cantilever hoist, a tower hoist or a multiple winch operation.

Figure 19. Personnel & materials hoist10

(l) A concrete placing boom is a powered mobile truck mounted plantincorporating a knuckle boom. It is capable of power-operated slewing andluffing to place concrete by way of pumping through a pipeline attached to,or forming part of, the boom of the plant.

Figure 20. Concrete placing boom(truck mounted type)

A Certificate of Competency is not required to operate other types of cranesor hoists, such as non-powered cranes, pillar cranes, charging cranes, wallmounted cranes, pile drivers, drilling and boring rigs, vehicle tow trucks,straddle carriers, scissor hoists, drainers’ hoists, vehicle hoists, scaffoldinghoists, building maintenance units, winches, chain blocks, chain pullers, ginwheels, jumpforms, slipforms, conveyors or mast-climbing work platforms.

Integral operation of a crane or hoist during setting up or dismantling mayalso be carried out by the holder of an appropriate rigging certificate.

Maintaining, servicing and repairing cranes and hoists are not considered tobe crane or hoist operation.

WHO ISSUES CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY?WorkCover is the Government agency responsible for issuing certificates ofcompetency for crane and hoist operation within Victoria. Locations andtelephone numbers for WorkCover offices can be found in Appendix C.

All other Australian states and territories also have agencies that issuecertificates for crane and hoist operation. The names and central locationsof interstate authorities can be found in Appendix C.

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WHAT ARE THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE CLASSES?Certificates of competency now issued in Victoria cover nationally uniformcertificate classes. There are 14 certificate classes for crane and hoistoperation. These classes are:

CT: tower crane operation, covering the operation of all tower cranes;

CD: derrick crane operation, covering the operation of all derrick cranes;

CP: portal boom crane operation, covering the operation of all portalboom cranes;

CB: bridge and gantry crane operation, covering the operation of allbridge cranes and all gantry cranes;

CV: vehicle loading crane operation, covering the operation of all vehicleloading cranes;

CN: non-slewing mobile crane operation, covering the operation of allnon-slewing mobile cranes;

C2: slewing mobile crane operation (up to 20 tonnes), covering theoperation of all slewing mobile cranes with a capacity of 20 tonnes or less.This certificate class also covers the operation of all vehicle loading cranesand all non-slewing mobile cranes;



C0: slewing mobile crane operation (open/over 100 tonnes), coveringthe operation of slewing mobile cranes with any capacity. This certificateclass also covers the operation of all vehicle loading cranes and all non-slewing mobile cranes;

WP: boom-type elevating work platform operation, covering theoperation of all boom-type elevating work platforms;

HM: materials hoist (cantilever platform) operation, covering theoperation of all cantilever materials platform hoists;

HP: hoist (personnel and materials) operation, covering the operation ofall personnel and materials hoists. This certificate class also covers allcantilever materials platform hoists;

PB: concrete placing boom operation, covering the operation of allconcrete placing booms.

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WHICH WORK HAS DUAL COVERAGE?The national certificate classes are based on the knowledge and skillsnecessary to safely perform specific work. Competence in operatingcomplex types of cranes or hoists is recognised as confirming an operator’sability to operate less complex types of cranes or hoists with similarfeatures. This is why some certificate classes automatically cover thecertificate holder for work within other certificate classes. These classes areas follows:

• operation of vehicle loading cranes is covered by the vehicleloading crane operation certificate class (CV) and any of the slewingmobile crane operation certificate classes C2, C6, C1 and C0;

• operation of non-slewing mobile cranes is covered by the non-slewing mobile crane certificate class (CN) and any of the slewingmobile crane certificate classes C2, C6, C1 and C0;

• operation of slewing mobile cranes (up to 20 tonnes) is covered byany of the slewing mobile crane certificate classes C2, C6, C1 and C0;

• operation of slewing mobile cranes (greater than 20 tonnes, upto 60 tonnes) is covered by slewing mobile crane certificate classesC6, C1 and C0;

• operation of slewing mobile cranes (greater than 60 tonnes, upto 100 tonnes) is covered by slewing mobile crane certificate classesC1 and C0; and

• operation of cantilever platform materials hoists is covered bythe materials hoist (cantilever platform) certificate class (HM) and thehoist (personnel and materials) certificate class (HP).

WHAT IS NEEDED TO GAIN A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY?To gain a Certificate of Competency you must:

• be at least 18 years of age (unless exempted by WorkCover);

• truthfully complete the application form;

• provide documentary evidence of competence; and

• pay the set fee.

Application forms and fee details are available from WorkCover offices listedin Appendix C.

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WHAT IS DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF COMPETENCE?Documentary evidence of competence is:

• a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment issued by an authorisedcertificate assessor; or

• previous Victorian or interstate certificates equivalent to the nationalcertificate class(es) you wish to obtain.

HOW CAN A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT BE OBTAINED?You or your employer can contact an authorised certificate assessorregistered with WorkCover or an interstate certifying authority. A list ofcurrently registered Victorian assessors is available upon request fromWorkCover offices listed in Appendix C.

The certificate assessor will require you to:

• truthfully complete an application for assessment;

• show evidence of your identity (such as a driver’s licence or passport);

• show evidence that you are at least 18 years of age (such as a driver’slicence, passport or birth certificate) or show evidence that you havebeen exempted by WorkCover from the age requirement; and

• show documentary evidence of any relevant experience, previousassessments, training, certificates or qualifications.

If your application for assessment is accepted, the certificate assessor willmake arrangements with you for an assessment to be carried out at a suitablelocation and will inform you (or your employer) of the costs involved.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ASSESSMENT?The extent of assessment needed will depend upon the certificate class youwish to gain and your level of recognised prior learning.

As a general rule, the 3 parts to an assessment are:

performance assessment: this helps the certificate assessor decide if youhave the necessary familiarity with the crane or hoist, sufficientunderstanding of the operational procedures and the physical ability, co-ordination and dexterity to safely operate the equipment.

oral/written assessment: this helps the certificate assessor decide if you haveadequate general knowledge of the work and the hazards associated with the work.

written assignment: this helps the certificate assessor decide if you havethe necessary understanding, mathematical ability and English literacy tosafely carry out the work.

For the elevating work platform and concrete placing boom certificateclasses, there are no separate written assignments.14

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER AN ASSESSMENT?After an assessment, the certificate assessor will give you an AssessmentSummary that will report on your competency. If you failed part of theassessment, it will also note those areas where you are not yet competent.

If you have achieved overall competence, the certificate assessor will giveyou an original and duplicate Notice of Satisfactory Assessment. Thisimmediately allows you to operate the relevant types of cranes or hoistswithout direct supervision for up to 60 days while you apply to WorkCoverfor your Certificate of Competency. Providing you lodge your certificateapplication, together with the original Notice of Satisfactory Assessmentand the set fee within the 60 days, you may continue to work using theduplicate Notice of Satisfactory Assessment until you receive yourcertificate, or until you are otherwise notified.

If you failed to achieve overall competence, you cannot be reassessed by acertificate assessor for at least 3 weeks. This is to allow you sufficient timeto get extra training or experience under direct supervision. The assessorwill advise you on what needs to be improved and where to get help.

When you apply for reassessment, provided your previous AssessmentSummary was issued within the last 6 months, the certificate assessor maycredit all the parts of your previous assessment where you were judged ascompetent. You may only require reassessment in those parts youpreviously failed.

If you believe the certificate assessor has treated you unfairly, you mayappeal against the assessment result.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO WITH THE CERTIFICATE?Once you have received your Certificate of Competency you must:

• sign it immediately with your usual signature; and

• show it upon request to your employer, your health and safetyrepresentative or WorkCover field officer.

A field officer can order you to make your usual signature for comparisonwith the signature on your certificate (to verify your identity).

You should notify WorkCover in writing if:

• you change your permanent address; or

• your certificate is lost, stolen or destroyed.

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ARE NATIONAL CERTIFICATES RECOGNISED THROUGHOUTAUSTRALIA?Nationally uniform certificates of competency issued by WorkCover areautomatically recognised throughout Australia. You do not have to changeyour certificate over if you are working interstate.

If you hold a nationally uniform certificate issued by an interstate certifyingauthority, you can automatically work in Victoria. If you become apermanent Victorian resident, you may apply to WorkCover Victoria for yourcertificate records to be transferred to Victoria.

ARE OLD CERTIFICATES STILL RECOGNISED?Certificates previously issued in Victoria under the Lifts and Cranes Act 1967continue to be recognised as valid within Victoria. Previous certificatesissued by interstate certifying authorities are also recognised in Victoria.

If you hold old certificates, you do not need to change over to a nationallyuniform certificate. But if you want a new certificate, you will be issuedone without further assessment provided your old certificates are fullyconvertible. Application forms and fee details for conversion of oldcertificates are available from WorkCover offices listed in Appendix C.

When you apply for conversion, you will need to produce all your originalold certificates, including any original old interstate certificates. These willbe returned to you once WorkCover has examined them. If your applicationfor conversion is accepted, your old certificates will be stamped to indicatethat an equivalent nationally uniform certificate has been issued, and a holepunched in the top left hand corner.

The status of old Victorian certificates may vary from state to state. If youhold an old Victorian certificate and are intending to work interstate, checkits acceptability with the local interstate certifying authority. Telephonenumbers are given in Appendix C.

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WHICH OLD CERTIFICATES ARE FULLY CONVERTIBLE TONATIONAL CERTIFICATES?The following table lists the old Victorian endorsement codes used after1988 that can be converted to nationally uniform certificate classes withoutfurther assessment.

CT: Tower crane 1A1 or 1A2

CD: Derrick crane 1B

CP: Portal boom crane 2A

CB: Bridge and gantry crane 2B2 or 2B3

CV: Vehicle loading crane 3A1 or 3A2

CN: Non-slewing mobile crane 3B

C2: Slewing mobile crane (up to 20 t) 3C1 or 3D1



C0: Slewing mobile crane (open/over 100 t) 3C3 or 3D3

WP: Boom-type elevating work platform NIL

HM: Materials hoist (cantilever platform) 4A1 or 4A2

HP: Hoist (personnel and materials) 4A3

PB: Concrete placing boom 9A

Information on changeover to nationally uniform certificates of pre-1988Victorian crane driver’s certificates (commonly known as “blue books”) andold interstate certificates is available upon request from WorkCover offices.

NATIONAL

CERTIFICATE CLASS

EQUIVALENT OLD

VICTORIAN ENDORSEMENT

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WHAT CAN AN EMPLOYER EXPECT FROM A CERTIFICATE HOLDER?If you hold a Certificate of Competency, your employer has a right to expectthat you can safely operate the types of cranes or hoists covered by thecertificate without direct supervision.

However, your employer must make sure that you are given adequate generalsupervision and are provided with the operator’s manual for the crane or hoistyou are operating. Your employer should ensure that you are familiar with theparticular make and model you will be operating and with any site-specificoperating procedures. It is also your employer’s responsibility to ensure that youhave been properly instructed in the safe use of any specific or purpose-designed attachments that you are required to use with the crane or hoist.

As a certificate holder, you may be required to carry out regular inspections,checks and tests of the crane or hoist and may be asked to maintain a servicelogbook.

Your employer may ask you to provide on-the-job assistance and supervision fortrainee crane or hoist operators. If you are authorised by your employer to dothis, you are assisting your employer to carry out his or her legal duty. This dutyis to make sure trainees receive adequate directions, training and monitoring.Make sure that you are able to properly supervise the trainees’ work and to takeimmediate action to fix any dangerous situation.

Do not supervise trainees unless your employer has specifically authorised youto perform this task.

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR EMPLOYER?Your employer has a number of duties under the Occupational Health andSafety Act 1985 and the Occupational Health and Safety (Plant)Regulations 1995 made under the Act. These duties are to maintain aworkplace that is healthy and safe and to protect your health and safety.Your employer has a legal duty to:

• provide the site-specific induction or training necessary for you tocarry out your work safely on the site;

• make sure the crane or hoist that you are operating complies withregulatory requirements and is maintained in a serviceable condition;

• make sure you have enough equipment to carry out your work safely,this includes personal protective equipment in good repair;

• monitor your health (where necessary) to make sure that you cancontinue to work safely; and

• show you drawings, operational manuals, data sheets, inspectionreports, test certificates or other information necessary for you tocarry out your work safely.

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CAN PEOPLE WITHOUT CERTIFICATES OPERATE CRANES ANDHOISTS?People need practical experience so they can learn how to operate cranesand hoists safely. The best way to learn is on-the-job, under the instructionof experienced operators.

Uncertificated trainees are allowed to operate cranes and hoists providedthey are under direct supervision. The person directly supervising themmust hold the necessary certificate or have equivalent qualifications. Directsupervision generally means the trainee is within sight and hearing of theperson supervising the work.

HOW CAN LOGBOOKS BE USED?It is a good idea for trainees to record their practical experience in a logbookand have each entry signed by the person supervising the work.

A properly maintained training logbook may assist you when you are readyto be assessed for a certificate. It can also provide a valuable work reference.If your employer or union has not provided you with a training logbook, youcan use a copy of the sample provided in Appendix A.

Although a training logbook is not compulsory in Victoria, it is compulsoryin some states. Trainees intending to work interstate would be wise tomaintain a logbook. If in doubt, check with the appropriate interstatecertifying authority. Telephone numbers are given in Appendix C.

DO TRAINEES HAVE TO ATTEND TRAINING COURSES?No, you do not have to attend a training course to qualify for a certificateand can apply to a certificate assessor for an assessment as soon as youthink you are ready. However, attending a training course in crane or hoistoperation is a very good idea. It will help you to learn what you need toknow and should make it easier for you to pass a certificate assessment.

If you have difficulty with English or basic mathematics, you may needspecial training before applying for a certificate assessment.

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WHAT ARE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO PASS ANASSESSMENT?You must have a combination of background knowledge, problem-solvingability and practical skills to pass a certificate assessment. The following is asummary of what you need to know.

General requirements – for any crane or hoist certificate class you must correctly:

• carry out all necessary pre-operational checks;

• prepare a safe operational plan to deal with typical hazards andcontrol the risks arising from those hazards;

• set-up the crane or hoist;

• understand and interpret load charts and data plates;

• operate the crane or hoist under actual or simulated workingconditions; and

• shut down and secure the crane or hoist.

Additional requirements for crane certificates – for any crane certificateclass you must correctly:

• respond to hand and whistle signals for load movement;

• calculate the safe working loads of slings in various configurations;

• inspect lifting gear for defects;

• assess the weight of loads; and

• understand the use of various items of lifting gear.

Additional requirements for hoist certificates – for the cantileverplatform materials hoist and the personnel and materials hoist certificateclasses you must correctly:

• understand hoist operation signals;

• inspect flexible steel wire ropes and sheaves for defects; and

• assess the weight of loads.

Additional requirements for the concrete placing boom certificate –for this certificate class you must correctly:

• respond to hand and whistle signals for boom movement and pumpoperation;

• prime and place delivery lines; and

• clean delivery lines.

Additional requirements for the boom type elevating work platformcertificate – for this certificate class you must also be able to inspect, fitand correctly attach a safety harness.

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CAN CERTIFICATES BE CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED?Yes, your certificate can be cancelled or suspended if:

• you are found to no longer be competent to safely operate cranes orhoists of the types covered by your certificate; or

• you are convicted of an offence related to work covered by thecertificate; or

• you gained your certificate on the basis of false or misleadinginformation.

Victorian certificates can be cancelled or suspended by WorkCover. Theymay also be cancelled or suspended on advice received by WorkCover froman interstate certifying authority. Cancelled or suspended Victoriancertificates must be surrendered to WorkCover within 14 days.

Certificates issued by interstate certifying authorities may be cancelled orsuspended on advice given to those authorities by WorkCover.

Before any of these things happen, you will be sent written notice andinvited to present your explanation of the situation. If a decision is takento suspend or cancel your certificate, you have the right of appeal.

CAN EXEMPTIONS TO THE REGULATIONS BE GIVEN?WorkCover has the power to exempt a person or a group of persons, fromthe need to hold a certificate of competency for all, or part of, the worknormally requiring a certificate. These exemptions are made in writing andare only granted if WorkCover is satisfied that it will not increase the risksto health and safety.

Anyone can apply to WorkCover to be exempted from the need to hold acertificate or to be exempted from the need to be at least 18 years of ageto gain a certificate. Application should be made through WorkCover andexemption forms are available from WorkCover offices listed in Appendix C.A set fee is charged by WorkCover to consider an application for exemption.WorkCover can also revoke any exemptions granted.

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WHAT RIGHTS OF APPEAL ARE AVAILABLE?You may appeal to WorkCover against a decision of a registered certificateassessor. Your application for appeal must be lodged within 14 days of thedate you received the certificate assessor’s written notice. Applicationforms are available from the certificate assessor or from WorkCover officeslisted in Appendix C.

You may appeal to the Victorian Government’s Victorian Civil andAdministrative Tribunal. You can appeal if WorkCover:

• refuses to grant you a certificate;

• refuses to replace your certificate;

• cancels or suspends your certificate; or

• recommends the suspension or cancellation of your interstatecertificate to an interstate certifying authority.

Your application for appeal must be lodged within 14 days of the date youreceived written notice. Application forms are available from WorkCoveroffices listed in Appendix C.

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Your Certificate of Competency means that your employer, your fellowworkers and the general public can feel confident that you are capable ofoperating cranes or hoists in a range of normal working environmentswithout endangering yourself or the health and safety of others.

Gaining your Certificate of Competency is the first important step indeveloping your skills and expertise. Further improvement of yourknowledge and skills will depend upon the range of available opportunitiesand the challenges you are prepared to accept.

CONCLUDING REMARKS

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TRAINEE

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APPENDIX ATRAINING LOGBOOK FOR

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DIRECT SUPERVISOR(S)This covers all persons authorised by your employer to directly oversee yourwork, such as leading hands.

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Note: The following abbreviations can be used to indicate type of crane or hoist:CT: Tower CD: Derrick crane CP: Portal boom crameCB: Bridge or gantry crane CV: Vehicle loading crane CN: Non-slewing mobile craneC2: Slewing mobile crane up to 20t C6: Slewing mobile crane up to 60t C1: Slewing mobile crane up to 100tC0: Slewing mobile crane over 100t WP: Boom-type elevating work platform HM: Cantilever platform materials hoistHP: Personnel and materials hoist PB: Concrete placing boom

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APPENDIX B

If you want to learn more about crane and hoist operation, the followingpublications may be useful:

WorkCover Competency Guides

A guide to riggingA guide to doggingA guide to bridge and gantry crane operationA guide to hoist operation

WorkCover publications are available from the offices listed in Appendix C.

Australian Standards

Australian Standards may be purchased from:

Standards Australia19-25 Raglan StreetSouth Melbourne, Vic 3205Telephone: 9693 3500

Copies of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 and theOccupational Health and Safety (Certification of Plant Users and Operators)Regulations 1994 can be purchased from:

Information Victoria356 Collins StreetMelbourne, Vic 3000Telephone: 1300 366 356

APPENDIX B FURTHER INFORMATION

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APPENDIX CAPPENDIX C WORKCOVER OFFICES

WorkCover is responsible for Victoria’s health and safety and worker’scompensation services. These include:

• emergency response services

• advice, information and education

• inspections and audits

• licensing and certification

• publications

For any of these services, ring the location nearest you. For individual claimor premium enquiries please contact your nearest WorkCover insurer.

CITY OFFICES

Level 24, 222 Exhibition Street,Melbourne, Vic 3000GPO Box 4306, Melbourne, Vic 3001Tel (03) 9641 1555Fax (03) 9641 1399Toll free 1800 136 089

LOCAL OFFICES

Melbourne Tel: (03) 9628 8115

Mulgrave Tel: (03) 9565 9444

Preston Tel: (03) 9485 4555

Ballarat Tel: (03) 5337 1400

Bendigo Tel: (03) 5443 8866

Geelong Tel: (03) 5223 2300

WEBSITE

www.workcover.vic.gov.au

World Trade CentreLevel 1, Corner Flinders &Spencer StreetsMelbourne, Vic 3005Tel (03) 9628 8115Fax (03) 9628 8199

Mildura Tel: (03) 5021 4001

Sale Tel: (03) 5144 2598

Shepparton Tel: (03) 5831 8260

Traralgon Tel: (03) 5174 8900

Wangaratta Tel: (03) 5721 8588

Warrnambool Tel: (03) 5562 5600

EMAIL

[email protected]

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APPENDIX CINTERSTATE CERTIFYINGAUTHORITIES

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORYACT WorkCoverTel: (02) 6205 0200

NEW SOUTH WALESWorkCover NSWTel: 13 10 50

NORTHERN TERRITORYWork Health AuthorityTel: (08) 8999 5010

QUEENSLANDDepartment of Employment Training and Industrial RelationsDivision of Workplace Health and SafetyTel: 1800 177 717

SOUTH AUSTRALIADepartment of Administration and Information ServicesTel: (08) 8303 0400

TASMANIAWorkplace Standards AuthorityTel: (03) 6233 8333

WESTERN AUSTRALIAWorkSafe Western AustraliaTel: (08) 9327 8777

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