QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Tower Crane Erection)
(Level 4)
Version
1.0
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
85
NZSCED
030717
Strategic purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the crane industry with
individuals who can be employed as tower crane erectors.
The crane industry as a whole, and the building and construction industry in
particular, will benefit from having people who have qualified as tower crane
erectors through a structured, recognised, and consistent training
programme. Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed
capacity.
Graduate
profile
Graduates are able to:
Arrange regulatory permits, equipment, work and contingency plans,
documentation, and personnel required for a project.
Prepare the worksite for a job including hazard identification.
Outcome Statement
Plan for and safely carry out the erection and dismantling of the tower crane
with a rescue system in place, in collaboration with ground crew.
Climb the tower crane and carry out safety and functional tests on the
crane.
Sling regular loads safely using the correct lifting equipment on a worksite.
Communicate and collaborate with crane operator(s) effectively using
industry recognised methods during crane operations.
Maintain personal safety on the worksite, and during crane operations.
Education
pathway
This certificate can build on the New Zealand Certificate in Cranes
(Dogman Operations) (Level 3).
This certificate can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4).
Employment
pathway
Holders of this certificate will have the skills and knowledge to work as
tower crane erectors where tower cranes are in use, for example, on larger
building sites, commercial or major infrastructure project, heavy engineering
sites, or any worksites which require height lifting and repetitive large lifts.
Graduates may choose to progress to employment as tower crane
supervisors.
Qualification
Developer
The Skills Organisation
Qualification Specification
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by The Skills Organisation and accredited
organisations arranging training leading to the qualification under section 5 of
the Industry Training Act 1992.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification bears the NZQF
logo, which indicates the qualification is a quality assured New Zealand
qualification. It will also include the name and logo of The Skills Organisation
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and the accredited organisation.
Review period
36 months
Arrangements for
managing
consistency
A portfolio of evidence of assessment against qualification outcomes must
be submitted to The Skills Organisation by the end of February for the
preceding year. The portfolio will consist of the following:
1. Samples of candidate’s performance. This may be demonstrated
through submission of completed assessment activities contained in
the The Skills Organisation training and assessment resources.
Completed Log Books or company documentation, required for unit
standards 3789 and 3801 must also be submitted as part of
candidate’s evidence.
2. Where The Skills Organisation assessment resources are not used,
samples of the assessment activities, resources, and materials,
along with any marking schedules used.
A panel made up of crane industry representatives and moderators has
been constituted to support the consistency process. Their role is to
conduct a review of the portfolios of evidence to determine consistency with
qualification outcomes.
The Skills Organisation will implement remedial processes with a
programme provider or employer, in a supportive environment, where a
decision is inconsistent with qualification outcomes.
The panel will report results of portfolio review of evidence to the party that
submitted the portfolio within 4 weeks of receipt. The costs of determining
consistency with qualification outcomes will be met by The Skills
Organisation.
Consistency of assessment against the mandatory unit standards is
covered by the relevant Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR).
The CMR for each standard is noted on that standard.
For full details of any of the above, contact The Skills Organisation direct
phone 09 525 2590, or by email - reviewcomments@skills.org.nz.
Credit transfer and
recognition of prior
learning
arrangements
The Skills Organisation recognises prior learning achieved within both
formal and informal settings.
For full details, contact The Skills
Organisation direct phone 09 525 2590, or by email
reviewcomments@skills.org.nz.
Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for
assessment within programmes of study or training leading to a
qualification.
Candidates who have gained credit for the outcomes listed below through
achievement of the qualifications listed will be granted credit for the
outcome in this qualification.
Outcomes in this Qualification
Also contained in
Qualifications listed below
Sling regular loads safely using
the correct lifting equipment
(Standard 3789)
New Zealand Certificate in Crane
Operation Level 3), all strands
Communicate and collaborate
with crane operator(s) effectively,
using industry recognised
methods during crane operations
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New Zealand Certificate in
Cranes (Self Erecting Tower
Crane Erection) (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in
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(Standard 3789)
Maintain personal safety while on
the worksite, and during crane
operations (Standard 3789)
Cranes (Dogman Operations)
(Level 3)
Minimum standard
of achievement and
standards for grade
endorsements
(where applicable)
Achieved
Prerequisites to
meet regulatory
body or legislative
requirements
(where applicable)
It is recommended that candidates complete the New Zealand Certificate in
Cranes (Dogman Operations) (Level 3) prior to this enrolling in this
qualification.
Other conditions
for qualification
Candidates must be able to sling regular loads safely using the correct
lifting equipment, and communicate and collaborate during crane operations
(Standard 3789), have knowledge of crane industry skills (Standard 3788),
and be able to use a fall arrest system in a tower crane environment
(Standard 23351), before learning to climb a tower crane (Standard 27675).
If the New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Dogman Operations) (Level 3) has
not been completed prior then candidates will need to complete unit standard
3789 prior to enrolling in this qualification.
Assessment must be carried out in a tower crane workplace or equivalent.
All tasks are to be carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety in
Employment (HSE) Act 1992; equipment manufacturer’s instructions;
government and local government legislation, regulations and bylaws;
company quality management systems; and The Crane Safety Manual
(available from Opportunity Training).
Conditions relating to specific outcomes
Qualification Outcomes
(including indicative
credit values for each
outcome)
Conditions
Mandatory
or Optional
Arrange regulatory permits,
equipment, work and
contingency plans,
documentation, and
personnel required for the
project.
3788
Mandatory
3791
10 credits
Prepare the worksite for
the job including hazard
identification.
10 credits
Plan for and safely carry
out the erection and
dismantling of the tower
crane with a rescue system
in place, in collaboration
with ground crew.
27674
Mandatory
23351
35 credits
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Climb the tower crane and
carry out safety and
functional tests.
27675
Mandatory
3789
Mandatory
5 credits
Sling regular loads safely
using the correct lifting
equipment on a worksite
10 credits
Communicate and
collaborate with dogmen
and other crane operator(s)
using industry recognised
methods during crane
operations on a worksite.
10 credits
Maintain personal safety
while on the worksite, and
during crane operations.
5 credits
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