Crane Fundamentals Level 1
The foundational knowledge everyone in construction should know.
Most engineers, supervisors, and HSEs are never taught how cranes really work.
Level 1 closes that gap, giving you the core skills to read load charts, understand lift plans, and communicate with operators on site.
It’s online, self-paced, and designed to give you the confidence to make safer, smarter decisions around lifting.
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Course Outline
Module 1
Crane Basics
Crane Types \ Core Components \ Industry Terminology \ Major Manufacturers
Module 2
Crane Selection & Load Chart Logic
Basic operations \ Load charts \ Site constraints \ Crane setup
Module 3
Mobile Cranes Deep Dive
Telescopic boom configs \ Attachments & limitations \ Counterweights \ Outriggers \ Mobilisation planning
Module 4
Australian Safety Essentials
Hazards \ Controls \ Certifications \ Qualifications
Module 5
Below The Hook
Weight \ Rigging Gear \ Centre of Gravity \ Working Load Limits.
Module 6
Industry Specific Electives
Wind turbines \ Frannas \ Excavators \ Tower cranes
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Level 1 is for anyone exposed to cranes
Our training is designed for anyone involved in planning, supervising, or executing heavy lift activities, ensuring teams have the technical knowledge, safety awareness, and confidence to excel.
Site Engineer
“Well-structured, easy to follow, and highly recommended for site engineers to strengthen their crane knowledge.
Hanna Woodward
Laing O'Rourke
Lead Engineer
“Great course! Well-structured and cleared up many crane myths. As a renewables client, it gave me the insight I needed to make better project decisions.”
Jamie Theore
EDF Power Solutions
Fleet Allocator
"Crane Class was a fantastic course. I have certainly taken a lot from it. Great course for anyone who has been in the industry 5 minutes or 5 years."
Maddison O'Connor
Advanced Cranes
Rigger
“Liam’s industry knowledge and teaching made this course invaluable. I highly recommend Crane Class and look forward to applying what I’ve learned.”
Zac Thomas
Johnson & Young Cranes
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Crane Class is designed for Tier-One Project Teams.
Our best results happen when whole teams learn together. Projects run smoother, lifts are safer, and comms improve when everyone shares the same crane knowledge.
Heavy Lift Engineer & Founder of Crane Class
Experience delivering industry-defining lifts across infrastructure and wind.
From LTM 1750's and CC 8800's in Melbourne, to LR 11350s in Taiwan and BMS’s 3000t Ring Crane in Denmark, I’ve planned and executed lifts with some of the world’s largest cranes.
- 2024 CICA Lift of the Year
- Bill Shaw Memorial Trophy for Excellence
- On tier-one projects I kept seeing the same gap — limited crane knowledge slowing down good teams.
- I’m genuinely passionate about sharing practical, hands-on knowledge so engineers, supervisors and HSE can lift safer, smoother and with confidence.
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