Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators (ANZSCO 7121) are professionals who operate stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts, and winches. Their main responsibility is to lift, move, and place materials, equipment, and people in various settings such as building sites, factories, mines, sawmills, wharves, and shipyards.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators unit group require a certain level of skill. The qualifications and experience typically required are as follows:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some cases, additional on-the-job training and experience may be necessary alongside the formal qualification. Additionally, registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.

Tasks Include:

• Testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
• Operating controls to rotate cranes, move cranes on fixed rails, raise and lower jibs and booms, and raise, lower, and move hooks and objects
• Working in conjunction with Construction Riggers and Crane Chasers to position hooks and raise, move, and place loads
• Controlling the movement of loads, and monitoring speed, acceleration, and braking distances directly and by signaling to other operators
• Monitoring plant operation, instruments, and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
• Lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
• Operating cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving (where applicable)
• Operating overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes (where applicable)

Occupation: 712111 Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator

712111 Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator operates stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts, and winches to lift, move, and place materials, equipment, and people in various settings such as building sites, factories, mines, sawmills, wharves, and shipyards. Registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.

Skill Level:

• 4 Australia
• 3 New Zealand

Specializations:

• Chairlift Operator
• Cherry Picker Operator
• Elevated Work Platform Operator
• Pile Driver
• Portainer Operator
• Tower Crane Operator
• Winch Operator