Boom Lift Operator Course

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2. The course material will include, but is not limited to the following; •Hazard identification and risk assessment •Routine operational checks •How to operate and manoeuvre and EWP safely and competently •Parking, shutting down and isolation of an EWP •Relocation of an EWP •Personal Protective Equipment including the various types of harnesses 2

3. •Ground conditions and soil types •Emergency procedures •Logbook record keeping •Manufacturers specifications and requirements 3

4. A Slewing mobile crane is equipped with a boom and can have various lifting gear attached such as ropes, chains and sheaves. Its main purpose is to raise and lower loads in a horizontal plane around its axis. It does not include front end loader, excavator, back hoe or alternative earth moving machinery when configured for the operation of a crane. 4

5. This course is essential for students working in the construction and mining general maintenance duties and any other working environment where a fall is possible from one level to another. industries, performing 5

6. In heights, precautions, especially where a person could fall a distance causing injury or death. This is possible when you are working above ground level, working close to unprotected edges or liable to fall through an opening in a floor. situations where is essential employees for are working to at it employers take 6

7. •Installation of anchor fall protection and associated safety equipment •Communication in the workplace with personnel and the various methods of communication for working at heights •The importance of personal protective equipment •Maintenance of safety procedures and how to report accordingly •How to maintain a clean work area equipment, isolation 7

8. This training will allow students to plan a job, perform before and after operational checks, set up a crane in a safe manner, transfer and move loads and finally shut down and secure a crane with a capacity of up to 60 tonnes according to site procedures. In accordance with Work Health and Safety Queensland licencing requirements, the C6 licence encompasses the CV, CN and C2 certificates. 8

9. Why Emerald Training Services? •Extensive training offered by our certified instructors •Classroom based training that includes live videos and demonstrations •Practical training that meets logbook requirements •Written and practical assessment tests •Competency-based assessments •A nationally recognised certificate 9

10. On successful completion of this course, students will have the capabilities to demonstrate the following; •Identify underground services, ground conditions, powerlines and environmental issues. •Conduct all routine checks including pre-start, start up and shut down checks and report potential hazards such as 10

11. •Set up and operate EWP’s under 11 metres in a safe and secure manner. •Perform duties safely at heights and ensure proper use of appropriate tools. •Attach a fall arrest harness to prevent falls from occurring. •Establish emergency procedures in the event of a fall. •Knowledgeable of the various emergency lowering devices on an EWP including bleed valves, hand operated pumps and a hydraulic accumulator 11

12. The minimum age to operate an EWP under 11 meters is 14 years and 9 months where the applicant will be issued with a “Restricted Yellow Card”. This will allow you to operate under the direct supervision of an unrestricted Yellow Card holder within the same EWP class. 12

13. At Emerald, our highly skilled trainers will ensure you have the confidence necessary employment in many construction and manufacturing industries. to gain future the industries including 13

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15. The successful candidate will have the ability to carry out the following activities; •Identify potential hazards including overhead power lines, weather conditions, ground stability and so on •Apply the necessary control measures to avoid such hazards using the Hierarchy of Control •Set up a 60 tonne slewing consideration the suitability of the ground •Knowledgeable of the various soil types and ground conditions crane taking into 15

16. •Perform routine before and after operational checks of the crane •Operate a crane with a capacity of up to 60 tonnes using the various crane movements such as slewing, telescope and raising and lowering hoists. •Understand the capabilities and limitations of a slewing crane when conducting operations. •Comply with relevant legislation, standards and site procedures associated with slewing crane operations 16

17. On successful completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and practical experience to operate a slewing mobile crane with a capacity of up to 60 tonnes across many work environments in Australia. At Emerald, our highly knowledgeable and skilful trainers will ensure you have the appropriate training and are confident in your capabilities in gaining future employment in the construction, offshore drilling and mining industries to name a few. 17

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19. All aspects of this course are essential in successfully completing your working at heights training with Emerald. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable trainers will ensure you are site ready to undertake any tasks that involve working at heights in a safe and compliant manner. 19

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