This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a derrick crane safely. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.

Derrick crane means a slewing strut-boom crane with its boom pivoted at the base of a mast that is:

• capable of luffing under load
• guyed (guy-derrick) or held by backstays (stiff-legged derrick).

This unit applies to the activities of a person operating a derrick crane.

A person performing this work is required to hold a derrick crane HRWL.

This unit requires a person operating a derrick crane to:

• plan for the work/task
• prepare for the work/task
• perform work/task
• pack up.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency. This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, state and territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licensing class as detailed in this unit.