TLI Mobile Crane Operations
Project Scope
This project will review the TLI30121 Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations and TLI40721 Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations, associated Units of Competency and update imported units. This is to ensure the skills and knowledge requirements contained in the qualifications address changes in technology, transport related activity risk factors and regulations associated with the role of a mobile crane operator.
Given the growing use of mobile cranes and the variety of usage in heavily populated areas, safety of the operators and the public is critical.
Mobile Crane Operations are used across multiple sectors of many industries. Workers need to be skilled heavy vehicle operators as they drive mobile cranes on Australian roads in accordance with state and territory regulatory requirements. They also need to have the appropriate High risk Work licence to operate the specific crane along with a variety of other skills to meet the needs of the crane industry.
See Case for Change for further information:
The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (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) will be formed for this project.
If you have any questions about this project or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Skills Manager.
Deliverables
Project deliverables: 2 reviewed qualifications and 6 reviewed Units of Competency
- TLI30121Y Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
- TLI40721Y Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations
- TLIB3013Y Maintain mobile cranes
- TLIB3011Y Set up and rig crane for lift
- TLIB3012Y Plan job and set up work areas
- TLIB3016Y De-rig, pack and store tools and equipment
- TLID4032Y Plan and conduct specialised lift
- TLIF3084Y Follow mobile crane safety procedures
Technical advisory committee
7 FEBRUARY 2022
TAC ESTABLISHED
The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this Mobile Crane Operations project.
Comprising 12 of subject matter experts from Industry, RTOs, regulators, and peak bodies, the TAC has been tasked with:
- Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge for the Mobile Crane Operations project in the review of Units of Competency and Qualifications
- Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
- Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
- Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
- Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
- Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration.
- Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority
The first meeting of the TAC is scheduled for 31 January 2022.
13 JANUARY 2022
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the Transport and Logistics IRC is forming a TAC.
This project will follow on from the HRWL project and is to review the TLI30121 Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations and TLI40721 Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations, review associated Units of Competency and update imported units. This is to ensure the skills and knowledge requirements contained in the qualifications address changes in technology, transport related activity risk factors and regulations associated with the role of mobile crane operator.
This project has timelines constrains so the first Technical Advisory Committee meeting has been scheduled for 31 January 2022.
Registrations to become a TAC member closed 25 January 2022.
Consultation
25 MARCH 2022
DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee, its Technical Advisory Committee has drafted Training Package materials for the Mobile Crane Operations project, including updates of two qualifications and seven Units of Competency, and would like your feedback.
The Certificate III and Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations and associated Units of Competency have been revised, and updated imported units to address changes in technology, transport related activity risk factors and regulations associated with the role of a mobile crane operator.
Feedback closed Tuesday, 26 April 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Quality Assurance
21 JUNE 2022
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance.
The Certificate III and Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations and associated Units of Competency have been revised, and imported units updated to address changes in technology, transport related activity risk factors and regulations associated with the role of a mobile crane operator.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC by 30 June 2022.
Validation
5 MAY 2022
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC), its Technical Advisory Committee/s (TAC) has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised draft Training Package materials for the Mobile Crane Operations project, including two qualifications and seven Units of Competency.
These draft products address changes in technology, transport related activity risk factors and regulations associated with the role of a mobile crane operator.
Feedback closed Friday, 20 May 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Endorsement
27 OCTOBER 2022
The Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 13) has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee and Rail Industry Reference Committee, with support from its Technical Advisory Committees, led the development of new and revised materials to address priority skills needs related to mobile crane operations, driving instruction, and rail safety management.
The Certificate III and Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations and associated Units of Competency have been revised, and imported units updated, to address changes in technology, transport related activity risk factors and regulations associated with the role of a mobile crane operator.
Given the growing use of mobile cranes and the variety of usage in heavily populated areas, safety of the operators and the public is critical.
Mobile crane operations are used across multiple sectors of many industries. Workers need to be skilled heavy vehicle operators as they drive mobile cranes on Australian roads in accordance with state and territory regulatory requirements. They also need to have the appropriate High-Risk Work (HRW) Licence to operate the specific crane along with a variety of other technical skills to meet the needs of the crane industry.
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 TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 13.0 is now available on training.gov.au
The following materials were approved:
Qualifications – Mobile Crane Operations
- TLI30122 Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
- TLI40722 Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations
Revised Units – Mobile Crane Operations
- TLIB0029 Conduct daily inspections on mobile cranes
- TLIB0043 Pack-up mobile crane tools and lifting equipment
- TLIB0045 Plan a mobile crane lift operation
- TLIB0048 Prepare a mobile crane for lift
- TLID0041 Plan and conduct specialised lift
- TLIF3084 Follow mobile crane safety procedures
- TLILIC0040 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
This release also includes materials developed through the following projects:
Minor Changes to a range of TLI Training Package components were made as part of Release 13.0 including:
- TLI21221 Certificate II in Driving Operations
- TLI22321 Certificate II in Rail Customer Service
- TLI29921 Certificate II in Rolling Stock Maintenance
- TLI30219 Certificate III in Stevedoring
- TLI30521 Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard
- TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations
- TLI40321 Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations
- TLI50119 Diploma of International Freight Forwarding
- TLI50221 Diploma of Logistics
- TLI50621 Diploma of Rail Operations Management
Approval
1 SEPTEMBER 2022
At its meeting on 19 August, the AISC approved the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 13.0) for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.
Materials developed through the projects below address skills needs for the Transport and Rail industries:
- Driving Instruction
- Mobile Crane Operations
- Rail Safety Management
For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Manager.
Submission
13 JULY 2022
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Transport and Logistics, and Rail Industry Reference Committees have submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials for TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 13.0) to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting in August 2022.
The Certificate III and Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations and associated Units of Competency have been revised, and imported units updated to address changes in technology, transport related activity risk factors and regulations associated with the role of a mobile crane operator.
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
Five Revised Qualifications:
TLI30122 Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
TLI40722 Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations
TLI41222 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training
TLI40822 Certificate IV in Rail Safety Investigation
TLI42422 Certificate IV in Rail Safety Management
Three SSO updated Qualifications:
TLI30219 Certificate III in Stevedoring
TLI50221 Diploma of Logistics
TLI50621 Diploma of Rail Operations Management
Three New Skill Sets:
TLISS00233 Heavy Vehicle Driver Trainer Skill Set
TLISS00234 Motorcycle Rider Trainer Skill Set
TLISS00235 Car Motor Vehicle Driver Training Skill Set
One SSO updated Skill Set:
TLISS00231 Event Infrastructure Skill Set
Twenty-one revised Units of Competency:
TLIB0029 Conduct daily inspections on mobile cranes
TLIB0043 Pack-up mobile crane tools and lifting equipment
TLIB0045 Plan a mobile crane lift operation
TLIB0048 Prepare a mobile crane for lift
TLIC0031 Apply low risk car driving behaviours
TLIC0033 Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours
TLIC0035 Apply low risk motorcycle riding behaviours
TLID0041 Plan and conduct specialised lift
TLIF0043 Implement fitness for work procedures
TLIF0045 Investigate rail safety incidents
TLIF0048 Manage rail safety compliance
TLIF0054 Respond to notifiable rail safety occurrences
TLIL0022 Coordinate rail safety interface agreements
TLIL0027 Ensure competency of rail safety workers
TLILIC0040 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
TLIM0008 Conduct car driver training
TLIM0011 Conduct heavy vehicle driver training
TLIM0013 Conduct motorcycle rider training
TLIM0016 Develop low risk car driving behaviours in others
TLIM0018 Develop low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours in others
TLIM0020 Develop low risk motorcycle riding behaviours in others
Six SSO updated Units of Competency:
TLIE4030 Prepare rail safety reports
TLIE4032 Use internal communication systems for rail industry regulatory compliance
TLIF3084 Follow mobile crane safety procedures
TLIF4100 Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements
TLIF4101 Implement and maintain a rail safety culture
TLIF4104 Manage change in the rail safety environment
Two Deleted Units of Competency:
TLIF4099 Develop an application for, or variation to, rail accreditation
TLIF4102 Implement and maintain safety management plans
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.

Ron Horne
Industry Skills Manager - Rail & Transport and Logistics