The TLILIC0021 – Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 100 tonnes) is the nationally recognised unit required to obtain your C1 High Risk Work Licence. This licence allows you to legally operate slewing mobile cranes with a capacity of more than 60 tonnes and up to 100 tonnes.
This course is suitable for experienced crane operators looking to upgrade from a lower crane class (e.g. C6, C2) or those required to operate mid-sized slewing cranes on construction sites, shutdown projects, infrastructure builds, or mining operations.
Training is delivered face-to-face using compliant cranes at an approved site, and includes theory, practical training, and assessment by a WorkSafe WA-licensed assessor.
The C1 licence also allows you to operate lower capacity slewing cranes covered under the C2 and C6 classes.
TLILIC0021 Licence to operate slewing mobile crane (up to 100 Tonnes) C1
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment and a Notice of Assessment, which remains valid for 60 days. To obtain a Western Australian High Risk Work Licence, you must submit the following to WorkSafe WA:
• A copy of your Statement of Attainment
• A completed WorkSafe application
• The applicable WorkSafe fee
Please note: The course fee does not include the WorkSafe application fee of $115.
KITA offers a service to lodge your WorkSafe High Risk Work Licence application on your behalf for $115, which includes administration costs. (This fee is subject to change.)
This training enables you to apply for a Slewing Mobile Crane Licence (C1 Class) through WorkSafe WA. Holding this licence allows you to legally operate slewing cranes with a capacity of up to 100 tonnes on construction sites, shutdowns, and industrial projects across Australia.
Our focus is not just on helping you get a ticket—but on building the skills, judgement, and safety awareness required to operate slewing cranes confidently and competently in complex site environments.
*Eligibility rules may apply and other funding options may be available to you – depending on your industry or course.
Important Information explaining the common course funding options listed above along with additional information is available in the Linked Important Information page.
Pre-requisites:
Participants must hold a Dogman High Risk Work Licence /Dogman qualification – CPCCLDG3001-Licence to perform dogging. If your High Risk Work Licence has not yet been issued , a current Notice of Assessment(NOA) will be accepted as evidence of eligibility.
Important note: While not mandatory, we strongly recommend that participants have prior crane operating experience—ideally including a dogging licence and a lower-level slewing crane licence (e.g. C2 or C6). The C1 course is intensive and assumes a solid understanding of crane operation principles. Refunds are not available for candidates who are assessed as not yet competent.
Course Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): To enter our workshop, participants are required to wear steel-capped boots, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Hardhats can be provided if you cannot bring your own.
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements: Participants must be able to read, write and understand English. Bookings will only be confirmed once the LLN assessment has been completed.
Individuals holding a Student Visa are not eligible to enrol in or attend the course as KITA is not a registered CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students).
Completing the C1 crane course opens up opportunities across the construction, mining, shutdown, and infrastructure sectors. With your C1 class high risk work licence, you can work in roles such as:
The C1 licence also allows you to operate cranes classified under lower classes (C2 and C6), making it a versatile and valuable ticket for experienced operators pursuing long-term roles in high-risk lifting environments.
Holding a valid C1 High Risk Work Licence ensures your workers can legally and safely operate slewing mobile cranes up to 100 tonnes, in line with WorkSafe WA regulations and national WHS legislation.
Trained operators are equipped to:
Employing C1 licensed operators supports safety and compliance across major construction sites, infrastructure builds, and industrial shutdowns, where heavy lifts and precision movement are part of day-to-day operations.
This unit covers all aspects of operating a slewing mobile crane with a capacity up to 100 tonnes and meets the requirements outlined in the National Assessment Instrument for high-risk work licencing in Western Australia. Training is delivered face-to-face by qualified trainers and includes both theoretical and practical components.
Key topics include:
Pre-start inspections and crane setup:
Learn how to conduct pre-operational checks, identify faults, and set up slewing cranes in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements.
Lift planning and hazard assessment:
Understand how to assess site conditions, manage environmental and operational risks, and prepare a lift plan based on load, boom configuration, and radius.
Load chart interpretation and capacity management:
Develop the skills to interpret rated capacity tables, calculate safe lifting limits, and adjust for load type, distance, and operating angles.
Slewing crane operation techniques:
Gain hands-on experience lifting, moving, and placing loads with a slewing mobile crane up to 100 tonnes in varied site conditions.
Communication and team coordination:
Use standard communication methods such as hand signals and radios to work effectively with doggers, riggers, and other personnel on site.
Shutdown and securing procedures:
Apply correct shutdown and post-operation procedures to secure crane equipment safely and ensure site compliance.
Emergency procedures and risk response:
Learn how to respond to equipment issues or unexpected load movements while maintaining control and minimising risk.
Assessments are conducted by a WorkSafe WA licensed Assessor in line with high-risk licencing requirements. Participants must successfully complete a written knowledge and calculations test and a practical crane operation assessment to be eligible for a C1 High Risk Work Licence to operate slewing mobile cranes up to 100 tonnes.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment Requirement
To ensure prospective students have the necessary LLN skills to successfully undertake their chosen training, it is a mandatory requirement to complete an LLN assessment prior to booking confirmation.
Verification of Competency (VOC) is a method of assessment that assists employers to meet their Duty of Care obligations to ensure staff are competent to operate equipment.
