Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators
ANZSCO 7121
20,200
5%
8%
$3,411
46 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations, Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations, Course in Licensing for Non-Slewing Telehandler Operations with a Rated Capacity Over 3 Tonnes, and Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
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About this career
Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators operate stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment and people in areas such as building sites, factories, mines, sawmills, wharves and shipyards.
What they typically do
- Testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
- Operating controls to rotate cranes, move cranes on fixed rails, raise and lower jibs and booms, and raise, lower and move hooks and objects
- Working in conjunction with construction riggers and crane chasers to position hooks and raise, move and place loads
- Controlling the movement of loads, and monitoring speed, acceleration and braking distances directly and by signalling to other operators
- Monitoring plant operation, instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
- Lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
- May operate cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving
- May operate overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators.
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Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
TLI30122 · AQF 3 · 11 providers
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Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
CPC32920 · AQF 3 · 10 providers
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Course in Licensing for Non-Slewing Telehandler Operations with a Rated Capacity Over 3 Tonnes
11249NAT · 15 providers
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Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations
TLI40724 · AQF 4 · 10 providers