TLI Crane High Risk Work Licence

Project scope

This project is at the request of Safe Work Australia to align Units of Competency in the Transport and Logistics Training Package with WHS regulations related to High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) for crane operators.

 

The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee has identified that nine of the 13 units updated in 2018 need to be revised and aligned to existing competency requirements for high-risk work licences as set out in Schedule 4 to the model WHS Regulations.

 

This review is aimed at ensuring the regulatory burden for individuals and businesses is proportionate and efficient, without reducing safety protections. The project will consider safety considerations and training needs carefully. Updated Training Package materials will ensure safety is paramount, in a manner that is consistent with the national regulatory framework.

 

The Transport and Logistics IRC will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has been formed for this project.

 

If you have any questions about this project, please contact the Industry Manager.

 

Deliverables

The following Units of Competency will be updated by 30 September 2021:

TLILIC0002 – Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

TLILIC0008 – Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

TLILIC0010 – Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

TLILIC0013 – Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)

TLILIC0014 – Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 100 Tonnes)

TLILIC0015 – Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (over 100 Tonnes)

TLILIC0006 – Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane

TLILIC0007 – Licence to operate a derrick crane

TLILIC0009 – Licence to operate a portal boom crane

 

Timeline

The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 September 2021.

How to get involved

A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has been formed to provide expertise for this work. If you have any questions about this project please contact the Industry Manager.

Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.

Project Commencement

 

21 JUNE 2021

 

The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has commenced the Crane High Risk Work Licence project.

 

This project is at the request of Safe Work Australia to align nine Units of Competency in the Transport and Logistics Training Package with WHS regulations related to High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) for crane operators, as set out in Schedule 4 to the model WHS Regulations.

 

The IRC has established a Technical Advisory Committee of subject matter experts for the project.

Consultation

 

14 JULY 2021

DRAFT MATERIALS

 

On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee, the TAC has drafted materials for this project and is requesting stakeholder feedback.

 

At the request of Safe Work Australia, the units have been aligned to existing competency requirements for high-risk work licences for crane operators as set out in Schedule 4 of the WHS Regulations.

 

This is aimed at ensuring the regulatory burden for individuals and businesses is proportionate and efficient, without reducing safety protections.

 

Feedback closed Tuesday, 10 August 2021.

 

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

 

 

Quality Assurance

10 SEPTEMBER 2021

FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

 

The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to align to existing requirements for high-risk work licences for crane operators as set out in Schedule 4 of the model WHS Regulations.

 

The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in October.

 

Validation

 

16 AUGUST 2021

FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL

 

On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC), its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised nine draft Units of Competency for the Crane High Risk Work Licence project.

 

At the request of Safe Work Australia, the units have been aligned to existing requirements for high-risk work licences for crane operators as set out in Schedule 4 of the model WHS Regulations.

 

Statements in the units relating to a dogging license and current industry experience as a requirement for entry have been removed.

 

In all nine units the following statement has been removed:

A person undertaking this unit must hold a current National HRWL to perform dogging or a certification for a specific VET course for HRWL to perform dogging.

 

In the 100 tonne and open class of cranes the following statement was also removed:

A person undertaking this unit must hold a current National HRWL to operate a Slewing Mobile crane (up to 60 Tonnes), and current industry experience operating a slewing mobile crane of between 20t and up to 60t competently for at least 2 years.

 

Feedback closed Monday, 30 August 2021.

 

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Endorsement

23 NOVEMBER 2021

 

The Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 10.0 has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.

 

At the request of Safe Work Australia, nine Units of Competency have been updated and aligned to existing requirements for high-risk work licences for crane operators as set out in Schedule 4 of the model WHS Regulations.

 

To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.

 

The endorsed Training Package materials are now available on training.gov.au.

 

Submission

 

4 OCTOBER 2021

CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC

 

The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration.

 

VIEW CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

 

If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in updates to the materials listed below.

• TLI30121 Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
• TLI40721 Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations
• TLILIC0016 Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
• TLILIC0017 Licence to operate a derrick crane
• TLILIC0018 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
• TLILIC0019 Licence to operate a portal boom crane
• TLILIC0020 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (over100 Tonnes)
• TLILIC0021 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to100 Tonnes)
• TLILIC0022 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to20 tonnes)
• TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to60 tonnes)
• TLILIC0024 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

 

Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.