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Key Facts: High Risk Work Licence — Tower Crane (CT) Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
CPCCLTC4001
Unit of Competency
training.gov.au
CT
HRWL Class
WHS Regulators
5 yrs
Licence Validity
WHS Regulators
The Australia HRWL CT (tower crane) assessment is based on CPCCLTC4001 and the mandated NAI. Candidates must pass closed-book theory and accurate load-chart work, then a practical cabin assessment. CT does not cover self-erecting tower cranes (CS). This prep includes 100 practice questions.
Sample High Risk Work Licence — Tower Crane (CT) Practice Questions
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1What is the current national unit of competency for a CT High Risk Work Licence to operate a tower crane?
2Which plant does HRWL class CT authorise you to operate?
3Does a CT tower crane licence also authorise operation of a self-erecting tower crane?
4After competent assessment against CPCCLTC4001, who issues the High Risk Work Licence class CT?
5How long is an Australian High Risk Work Licence typically valid before renewal is required?
6Many RTOs require which High Risk Work class before enrolling in tower crane (CT) training?
7Under WHS law, high risk construction work involving tower crane operations generally requires which documented planning control?
8Who typically directs the crane operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of the operator’s view?
9Which hazard is especially critical for tower crane planning on city sites?
10What is the primary purpose of a tower crane load chart (rated capacity chart)?
About the High Risk Work Licence — Tower Crane (CT) Exam
The CT High Risk Work Licence authorises operation of a tower crane — a jib or boom crane mounted on a demountable or permanent tower structure, including horizontal (hammerhead) and luffing jib types. Assessment is based on CPCCLTC4001 Licence to operate a tower crane. Self-erecting tower cranes are excluded (separate CS class / CPCCLTC4002). The assessment covers planning lifts, hazard controls (including powerlines and wind), pre-operational checks, load-chart interpretation, anti-collision and zoning systems, climbing awareness, dogger communication, safe cabin operation, and out-of-service weathervaning/shutdown.
Assessment
Closed-book National Assessment Instrument (NAI) theory and calculation assessment administered by an accredited assessor at an RTO, plus a practical cabin operation assessment. Loads must be moved with a licensed HRW DG class dogger.
Time Limit
Closed-book NAI theory and calculation papers plus practical assessment (session timing set by the accredited assessor)
Passing Score
Competent — calculations and practical require 100% accuracy; critical safety theory items must be answered correctly
Exam Fee
RTO courses commonly advertise about $2,000–$2,800 AUD for training and assessment (e.g. ~$2,000–$2,800 depending on provider and state), plus a separate state/territory HRWL application fee typically around $75–$110 AUD (State and Territory Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulators (e.g., SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria, WorkSafe Queensland, SafeWork SA) using the national unit CPCCLTC4001)
High Risk Work Licence — Tower Crane (CT) Exam Content Outline
Plan Work / Task
WHS duties, CT vs CS classes, SWMS, hazards (powerlines, wind, overlapping cranes), dogging interface, and lift planning.
Prepare Crane & Site
Pre-operational checks, logbook, anemometer/wind monitoring, cabin aids, communications setup, and site exclusion/zoning awareness.
Operate & Lift Calculations
Load charts and rated capacity, radius/trolley/luff configuration, wind operating limits, anti-collision systems, climbing wind limits, and dogger signals.
Shutdown & Secure
Out-of-service weathervaning, isolating controls, securing the hook, warning lights, fault tagging, and logbook entries.
How to Pass the High Risk Work Licence — Tower Crane (CT) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Competent — calculations and practical require 100% accuracy; critical safety theory items must be answered correctly
- Assessment: Closed-book National Assessment Instrument (NAI) theory and calculation assessment administered by an accredited assessor at an RTO, plus a practical cabin operation assessment. Loads must be moved with a licensed HRW DG class dogger.
- Time limit: Closed-book NAI theory and calculation papers plus practical assessment (session timing set by the accredited assessor)
- Exam fee: RTO courses commonly advertise about $2,000–$2,800 AUD for training and assessment (e.g. ~$2,000–$2,800 depending on provider and state), plus a separate state/territory HRWL application fee typically around $75–$110 AUD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What unit of competency applies to the CT tower crane licence?
The current national unit is CPCCLTC4001 Licence to operate a tower crane. Competence in the unit supports the High Risk Work Licence pathway; the HRWL itself is issued by the state or territory WHS regulator after a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment. (TLILIC0012 is a different, older vehicle-loading-crane unit — not the CT tower crane unit.)
Does a CT licence allow operation of self-erecting tower cranes?
No. Self-erecting tower cranes require a separate HRWL class CS under CPCCLTC4002. CPCCLTC4001 explicitly excludes self-erecting tower cranes.
What wind limits commonly apply to Australian tower crane operations and climbing?
Traditional ACT and Queensland Tower Crane Codes of Practice cite a maximum operational wind speed of about 54 km/h (15 m/s) when the operator is lifting, with some installations designed for up to 72 km/h (20 m/s) under AS 1418.4. Climbing is traditionally limited to about 36 km/h (10 m/s) or less. SafeWork NSW’s 2025 COP no longer restates those fixed figures and instead emphasises manufacturer recommendations and competent-person assessment. Always follow the specific crane manufacturer’s limits and site risk assessment.