COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for safely slinging regular loads. It covers hazard identification, control measures, lift planning, and the proper use of lifting equipment. Successful completion is a prerequisite for advanced crane operation unit standards.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and lift planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lifting gear and working load limit (WLL) tables.
• Prepare for and sling regular loads safely.

Serving as an introductory standard, this unit also acts as a prerequisite for the following crane-related unit standards:

• Unit 3789, Sling varied regular loads and safely direct a crane during crane operations
• Unit 16617, Use a truck loader crane to lift and place regular loads
• Unit 3800, Use a radio remote or pendant-controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads

It is also applicable to other industry-specific crane standards.

Crane & Rigging Pathway Options

Sling Regular Loads + Overhead Gantry Crane Operation

• NZQA US30072 – Sling regular loads safely
• NZQA US3800 – Use a radio remote or pendant-controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads

Sling Regular Loads + Rigging & Slinging (Dogman)

• NZQA US30072 – Sling regular loads safely
• NZQA US3789 – Sling varied regular loads and safely direct a crane during crane operations

Sling Regular Loads, Rigging & Slinging (Dogman) + Overhead Gantry Crane Operation

• NZQA US30072 – Sling regular loads safely
• NZQA US3789 – Sling varied regular loads and safely direct a crane during crane operations
• NZQA US3800 – Use a radio remote or pendant-controlled gantry crane to lift and place regular loads

Additional crane-related pathways may also be available depending on industry requirements and experience.

Entry Requirements:

3 months of related work experience – Evidence can be one or more of the following:

• Verification letter from the employer
• Work logbook or record of experience signed by the manager
• Reference letter from a supervisor or Manager outlining students experience, skills and competency over a three-month period

NZQA unit standards include:

Unit standard 30072 (14 Credits)

Optional Combined Pathways

• NZQA Unit Standard 3800
• NZQA Unit Standard 3789

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