Vehicle Loading Crane Licence
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Vehicle Loading Crane Licence
The vehicle loading crane licence (CV class) is the HRWL required before operating any vehicle-mounted loading crane on a Queensland worksite. Truck-mounted loading cranes are on construction sites, industrial facilities, and delivery operations right across Brisbane every day - and without the vehicle loading crane licence, operating one is illegal under Queensland Work Health and Safety laws.
Shamrock Training runs the vehicle loading crane licence course in Brisbane at our Northgate training centre. Real crane operators as trainers, same day statement of attainment.
How Long Does the Vehicle Loading Crane Course Take?
DURATION
5 days
PREREQUISITE
N/A
OUTCOME
CV licence
PRICE
$1,995
What is a Vehicle Loading Crane?
A vehicle loading crane (VLC) is a hydraulic crane mounted on a truck or trailer, used to load and unload the vehicle itself at delivery and worksite locations. Common on delivery trucks servicing construction sites where materials need to be precisely placed from the delivery vehicle.
The vehicle loading crane licence is different from:
C2 - mobile crane up to 20 tonnes (construction and civil lifts)
CN - non-slewing crane (placement work independent of vehicle loading)
C6/C1/C0 - slewing cranes (large construction and civil lifts)
Not sure which class you need? Call us before booking.
Who Needs a Vehicle Loading Crane Licence?
Transport and delivery operators using truck-mounted cranes on construction sites
Hire equipment delivery drivers using vehicle loading cranes to place equipment
Industrial and maintenance workers operating vehicle loading cranes at facilities
Civil construction delivery operators whose trucks are fitted with loading cranes
Anyone whose employer requires a CV HRWL before operating on a Queensland site
What the Course Covers
Theory:
Vehicle loading crane types - knuckle boom and stiff boom configurations
Load charts and capacity limits for vehicle loading operations
Pre-operational inspection and daily checks including crane systems
Outrigger and stabiliser deployment and ground bearing requirements
Safe slinging and load attachment for vehicle loading operations
Working safely in delivery environments around site traffic and pedestrians
Lift zone management and exclusion areas during loading and unloading
Queensland WHS regulations for vehicle loading crane operations
Practical:
Pre-start inspection of vehicle loading crane systems and controls
Setting up the crane at a delivery location - outriggers and stabilisers
Performing controlled lifts and placements from the truck
Slinging and attaching loads for vehicle loading operations
Operating in confined delivery environments on active construction sites
Communication with site workers during loading and unloading
Post-operation stowing and travel configuration
Defect reporting and operator documentation
Where We Train - Brisbane Northgate
Shamrock Training is based in Northgate, right near Brisbane Airport. Easy to reach from Eagle Farm, Virginia, Banyo, Geebung, Nundah, Hamilton, Hendra, and across North Brisbane.
COURSE DETAILS
FAQs - Vehicle Loading Crane Brisbane
Do I need a licence to operate a truck-mounted loading crane in Queensland?
Yes. Operating a vehicle loading crane requires a valid CV HRWL. Operating without it is illegal under Queensland WHS laws. Fines apply to both the operator and the employer.
What is the difference between a vehicle loading crane licence and a C2?
The CV covers truck-mounted vehicle loading cranes for delivery and unloading. The C2 covers mobile cranes up to 20 tonnes for construction and civil lifting. Different machines, different operations, completely separate licence classes.
What is the difference between CV and CN crane licences?
The CV covers vehicle loading cranes — cranes mounted on trucks for loading and unloading the vehicle. The CN covers non-slewing cranes doing placement work independent of vehicle loading. Different machines and separate classes.
Can I operate a vehicle loading crane with a CN licence?
No. Vehicle loading crane operation requires the CV HRWL specifically.
Is the vehicle loading crane licence nationally recognised?
Yes. The CV HRWL is nationally recognised and valid across every Australian state and territory.
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.