Boom length 11 meters or more A boom-type elevating work platform operator requires a special licence. This type of work involves using a telescoping, hinged, or articulated device or any combination of these, to support a platform so that people, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work. To be a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform […]
A concrete placing boom is a mobile truck mounted plant incorporating a knuckle boom. It is capable of power operated slewing and luffing to place concrete by pumping it through a pipeline attached to, or forming part of, the boom of the plant. The operator must be able to undertake a number of duties before, […]
Also known as: Crane Chaser, Dogman, Lagger Doggers attach slings and direct the movement of loads handled by cranes in locations such as manufacturing plants, construction and mining sites, and the maritime industry. Doggers work both in and out of view of crane drivers. To be a dogger you need to enjoy outdoor, practical work and be physically fit […]
Forklift Truck Operator A Forklift Operator is responsible for using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack, stage and count product and materials. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties. They […]
Greater than 3 tonnes capacity. A non-slewing mobile crane is a powered, articulated mobile and/or locomotive crane with a boom or jib that is not capable of being slewed (turned or moved from position). An operator of this type of crane requires a high risk work licence and may only hoist goods or materials – […]
Materials Hoist A Materials Hoist Operator may operate a builder’s hoist to move personnel, goods and/or materials. The hoist may be a cantilever hoist, a tower hoist or a multiple winch operation. Workers may also be asked to configure winches to operate hoists to move personnel. Personal Hoist A Personal Hoist Operator may only operate a hoist to move goods or […]
A Plant Operator may operate one or more of the following Plant Items: Backhoe, Bobcat, Bulldozer, Earthmover, Excavator, Front-end Loader, Grader, Hydraulic Rockbreaker, Road Roller, Scraper, Skid Steer Loaders, Forklift, Trench Digging Machine. An Operator or Driver of a Mobile Plant uses any of the above to level, excavate, move and load earth, rock and […]
3 types: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced. Riggers assemble and install rigging gear such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to lift, lower, move or position machinery, structural steel and other heavy objects. Riggers mainly work outdoors on construction sites, but can also work on ships, in factories and mines, and in the entertainment industry setting up […]
3 Types: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced. Scaffolders work on platforms and handrails on building or industrial sites. They also construct and dismantle temporary structures such as stages, seating and catwalks. Scaffolding work may be casual or full-time. All scaffolders require a High Risk Licence to work on a construction site. To be a scaffolder you need […]