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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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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Who is it for?
Level 1 is for anyone exposed to cranes in their work. Whether you’re on site, in the back office, or in a safety role. If cranes touch your projects in any way, this course gives you the knowledge to engage with confidence.
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
What's it cost?
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FAQs
Can I do Level 1 now and return for Level 2 later?
I’m a crane industry veteran. Can I jump straight to Level 2?
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Team Training
Crane Class is designed to for tier-one project teams.
Our most impactful results come when whole teams learn together.
Projects run smoother, lifts are safer, and communication improves dramatically when everyone shares the same crane knowledge.
The Same Language
In crane operations, miscommunication costs time, money, and safety. Engineers, supervisors, and operators often read plans differently. Crane Class unites teams with a shared vocabulary and approach so everyone works with confidence.
The Same Story
Cranes affect more than the crew. Supervisors, engineers, HSE, and commercial teams all shape the success of a lift. With everyone aligned, lifts are safer, smoother, and more predictable.
The Same Page
Teams change. People move on. New grads step in. Crane Class keeps knowledge consistent across your organisation so every lift is held to the same high standard.
Meet Liam Edwards
Heavy Lift Engineer & Founder of Crane Class
Liam’s experience draws on a career delivering industry-defining lifts in infrastructure and wind energy.
From LR 11350s in Taiwan and LG 1750's in Australia to BMS’s 3000t Ring Crane in Denmark, Liam planned and executed lifts with the largest cranes on land.
Liam’s work has earned industry honours, including the 2024 CICA Lift of the Year Award and Bill Shaw Memorial Trophy for Excellence.
After a decade on tier-one projects, Liam saw the same issue again and again: a lack of crane knowledge holding back engineers, supervisors, and safety teams.
Crane Class was built to close that gap.
Driven by a passion for sharing knowledge, Liam founded Crane Class to provide the practical, hands-on education he wished existed when he started.
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