Operate a tower crane
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116255 Operate a tower crane
PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Level 2 NQF Level 02 20
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The qualifying learner is capable of:
Demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in Crane Operations according to safe handling and maintenance practices in compliance with crane manufacturer’s and legislated standards.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:
Learning assumed to be in place
NQF Level 1 Numeracy and NQF Level 1 Literacy
The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No. 3, etc.) and an industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye co-ordination test.
It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address:
- Relevant Code of practice
- Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping
- Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation
UNIT STANDARD RANGE
In the range of a rated capacity of up to 50 Tons
Limited to work carried out on a standard crane, or with standardised fittings
Major components include:
- Chassis
- Tower & jib
- Counter weight, hoist
- Jib & cab
- Hoist & slew systems
- Brakes & Transmission
- Trolley & hookblock