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

Portal boom crane means a boom crane or a jib crane that is mounted on a portal frame that, in turn, is supported on runways along which the crane travels.

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

This unit requires a person operating a portal 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.