Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Class CN)
TLILIC0018 - Licence to Operate a Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
Master the "Pick and Carry" with Townsville’s Crane Experts. Non-slewing cranes are the essential workhorses of any busy site or workshop. At Asset Training Academy, we provide the specialized training required to operate these versatile machines safely. We focus on the unique physics of "pick and carry" operations, ensuring you can move heavy loads across a site with absolute precision and stability.
Course Overview
This nationally recognised unit provides the skills and knowledge required to operate a non-slewing mobile crane with a capacity greater than 3 tonnes. This includes articulated "Franna" style cranes and other mobile cranes that do not have a slewing superstructure. Our 4-to-5-day intensive course is designed to take you from the classroom to the cab, focusing on load charts, articulated steering, and safe travel protocols.
The Asset Training Academy Advantage
Pick & Carry Focus: We emphasize the specific safety requirements for moving loads across different ground conditions
100% Face-to-Face: Direct, hands-on coaching from local Townsville experts—no shortcuts, just real-world training
Modern Equipment: Train on industry-standard machinery to ensure your skills are relevant to current workplace demands
Small Business Edge: At ATA, you aren't just a number. We ensure every student gets the seat-time they need to feel confident
Enrolment Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold a current National High Risk Work Licence for Dogging (DG). (Mandatory prerequisite).
Provide 100 points of Identification (e.g., Passport, Driver’s Licence, Medicare Card).
Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Possess a high level of numeracy for load chart calculations and distance assessments.
Wear Steel-cap boots, long pants, and high-vis clothing.
What you will Learn
Mobile Stability: Understanding how articulated steering affects the crane’s stability and capacity during a turn
Load Chart Mastery: Calculating crane capacity for various boom lengths and articulating angles
Safe Travel Protocols: Manoeuvring with a suspended load, including "walking" a load across uneven ground
Hazard Management: Identifying overhead powerlines, ground services, and pedestrian exclusion zones
Pre-Start & Post-Start Checks: Conducting comprehensive inspections of the boom, hydraulics, and articulating joints
Communication: Coordinating with a Dogman using radio and hand signals to ensure a safe path of travel
Course Duration and Cost
Duration: 4–5 Days
Investment: $1,500
Outcome: Upon successful completion, you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment and the paperwork required to apply for your High Risk Work Licence (Class CN) with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ)