Tower Crane Licence
CT Tower Crane and CS Self-Erecting Licence Queensland
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Tower Crane Licence
The tower crane licence (CT - CPCCLTC4001) at Shamrock Training is the nationally recognised High Risk Work Licence required to legally operate tower cranes on high-rise construction, infrastructure, and major development projects across Australia — covering lift planning, crane control, load movement at height, communication with doggers, and correct shutdown and securing procedures. Courses run over five days from the Northgate Brisbane training centre near Brisbane Airport, delivered by trainers with real tower crane experience on major construction projects.
No prerequisites are required, the course costs $2,200, and after successfully completing your assessment you apply directly to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for your CT licence - the credential that puts you in the cab on the biggest construction projects running across Queensland and every major Australian city. Call Shamrock Training before booking to confirm whether you need the CT or CS class for your crane type.
How Long Does the Tower Crane Licence Take?
DURATION
5 days
PREREQUISITE
N/A
OUTCOME
CT licence
PRICE
$2,200
Who Needs a Tower Crane Licence?
Anyone required to operate a tower crane as part of their work must hold a valid CT High Risk Work Licence (CPCCLTC4001).
This includes:
Workers operating tower cranes on high-rise construction, infrastructure, and major development projects
Workers required to operate both hammerhead and luffing jib type tower cranes — whether demountable or permanent
Anyone directed by their employer to hold a CT HRWL before operating on site
Tower crane operators are in strong demand across Queensland, particularly in Brisbane where a major construction pipeline continues to grow. A CT licence opens opportunities in high-rise residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction.
Without a valid CT HRWL, you cannot legally operate a tower crane on any Australian worksite. After completing your assessment, you must apply directly to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) for your licence within 60 days. A separate government fee applies.
What Your Tower Crane Licence Course Covers
Theory
Tower crane types, components, and configurations - hammerhead and luffing jib types, demountable and - permanent structures
Equipment familiarisation - understanding crane systems and their functions
Load management - load charts and capacity requirements at height and across varying radii
Lift planning - radius, height, and operational requirements
Safety procedures and regulatory compliance for tower crane operations
Maintenance and inspection requirements for tower cranes
Communication skills - working with doggers and site personnel during operations
WHS regulations for tower crane operations
Practical
Pre-start and operational checks of tower crane systems
Operating the tower crane - crane controls and load movement
Performing lifts at height across varying radii
Coordinating with doggers during crane operations
Emergency procedures for tower crane operations
Correct shutdown and securing procedures
Where We Train
Northgate Brisbane, near Brisbane Airport. Workers travel from across Queensland for their tower crane licence. Contact us for scheduling.
Where We Before You Book - Confirm CT or CS
Call us before booking. Tell us what type of crane your operating and we'll confirm the right class.
COURSE DETAILS
FAQs - Tower Crane Licence
Where can I complete Tower Crane training in Brisbane?
Shamrock Training offers Tower Crane training in Brisbane for students who want to operate tower cranes used across construction, infrastructure and major building projects. The course covers the nationally recognised unit CPCCLTC4001 and includes both theory and practical training.
Are there any prerequisites for the Tower Crane course?
No specific prior tower crane experience is required. However, completing a Dogging ticket first may be recommended because dogging skills are highly relevant to lifting and crane operations. Students must also be 18 years or older, have basic English literacy skills, and provide the required evidence of identity before assessment.
What does the Tower Crane course cover?
The Tower Crane course covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate tower cranes safely and effectively. This includes cranes mounted on tower structures, including horizontal and luffing jib types. Self-erecting tower cranes are a separate class and may require different training.
Is Tower Crane operation in demand in Queensland?
Tower crane operators are commonly needed across large construction, commercial, residential and infrastructure projects. In Brisbane and across Queensland, tower crane skills can support opportunities on major building and development sites.
Is there a licence application fee after the course?
Yes. After successfully completing your assessment, you will need to apply directly to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for your licence. A separate government application fee applies, and your application must be submitted within the required timeframe after assessment.
Book Your Training in Brisbane
We run courses weekly from our Brisbane training centre, with flexible weekday and weekend availability. Demand is high, especially before major project starts across key industrial areas.
Need on-site training? Our trainers can travel anywhere in Queensland.