Bridge and Gantry Crane Licence Course (4 days) – Onsite

4-day course (face-to-face) + Pre-study and homework (read the Learner Guide and complete Part A of the activity book at home) before attending the face-to-face training session.

Doesn’t suit you?

Talk to us. We may be able to customise the course duration or discuss weekend course options.

To enrol, you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Ability to use English and maths for safety, training, and assessment – reading, writing, communicating. Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and digital (LLND) skills assessment (or discuss your LLND capability with us so we can review it to ensure you are enrolling in a suitable course)
• Be in good health and fitness
• Reside in Victoria, or have valid reasons for applying for a licence there
• Hold a valid visa to study with us (if not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident)

Course topics include:

• Crane operations and safety
• Planning and preparing for crane operations
• Hazard identification and risk controls
• Pre-start and operational checks
• Crane capacity and load charts
• Selection and use of lifting gear
• Safe lifting, moving and placing of loads
• Communication during crane operations
• Shutdown and securing of the crane
• Responding to problems or unsafe situations

Try these sample course document pages and attempt completing our LLND assessment:

• LLND assessment
• Learner guide – read pages that explain bridge and gantry crane safety procedures.
• Activity book – try completing the sample activity book pages.

Yeah, I can do it OK. But I have some other concerns I want to discuss.

All good – please reach out to us and talk about any specific learning needs, limitations, support requirements, wellness concerns or disabilities. We may be able to assist you or guide you in the right direction.

Course fees are listed on the current fee schedule.
(WorkSafe licence fee is paid separately via My WorkSafe portal or Australia Post.)

• Completed Activity Book.
• Current photo ID
• Wear appropriate work attire, including work pants or work shorts, work shirts and steel-cap safety boots/shoes.
• High-visibility vest/clothing and hard hat – bring your own.
• Suitable work gloves (optional) – students may bring their own if preferred.

What is a bridge and gantry crane?

Bridge crane means a crane that:

• consists of a bridge beam or beams, that are mounted to end carriages at each end, and
• can travel along elevated runways, and
• has one or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge.

Gantry crane means a crane that:

• consists of a bridge beam or beams supported at one or both ends by legs mounted to end carriages, and
• can travel on supporting surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not, and
• has a crab with one or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge

What does this CB licence cover?

The scope of work for this licence covers the following:

(a) the operation of bridge cranes and gantry cranes that are:

                                  (i)  controlled from a permanent cabin or control station on the crane; or

                                 (ii)  remotely controlled and have more than 3 powered operations;

                (b)  the application of load estimation and slinging techniques to move a load using a bridge crane or gantry crane.

Can I do this course without prior crane experience?

Yes. The course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. However, you will need to meet the course selection criteria, including language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.

Do I get my licence immediately after the course?

Not immediately. After you successfully complete both the unit of competency and the WorkSafe licence assessment, you will receive a Notice of Assessment (NOA) by email. You must then lodge your NOA through the MyWorkSafe portal or at Australia Post within 60 days and pay the required licence fee. WorkSafe will issue the physical licence card after that process.

Can I do the course on weekends or part-time?

We may offer weekend or customised delivery options depending on availability and demand. If the standard 4-day options do not suit you, talk to us — we’re happy to explore alternatives with you.

You can find detailed information about the course, unit requirements, and outcomes through the following:

1. TLILIC0016 Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
   This outlines the unit requirements we train and assess you on before you can proceed with the licence assessment.
2. Course information
   This document includes an overview of the course structure, delivery, and assessment.
3. Resources tab
   Don’t forget to read the documents under the resources tab. They contain important details about fees and refunds, complaints procedures, the support services we offer, your rights, re-assessment opportunities, and what you need to know before you enrol.
4. You can also contact us directly if you have questions.