Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 7121

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• 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