Construction Training Fund (CTF) is providing opportunities for a lot of people to make their career in the building and construction industry, including crane operators like Ian Campbell. Ian has had a lot of fulfilment out of his job as a crane operator and he really enjoys the great view he gets to have while working as well as the dynamic aspects of crane operation.
The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Grant for Employers has lead to the opportunity to be trained as a crane operator in the construction industry.
This job could be right for you if you:
- Have good hand eye coordination
- Enjoy technical and engineering activities
- Have a good level of concentration
- Have a mechanical aptitude for how things work
- Are good at following and listening to instructions
- Enjoy being outdoors.
There are a lot of great opportunities at the moment for crane operators within construction jobs. A typical working day may involve a variety of different tasks.
On the job you will often be:
- following directions on placing loads from site supervisors and doggers
- operating mobile or stationary cranes to lift, move and position machinery, equipment and other large objects
- operating hoists, lifts and winches with hand controls to rotate, move, raise and lower objects
- working alongside a dogger, observing and following their directions to guide loads
- checking the ground the crane will be set up on to ensure it is firm, level and away from hazards
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CTF is creating a skilled and sustainable workforce for the Western Australian building and construction industry. We collect a training levy and use it to reduce the cost of training a diverse, job-ready workforce and educate the next generation about the variety of exciting roles and opportunities on offer in our industry.
CTF can assist Western Australian construction employers and workers by:
- Making it more affordable for employers to hire apprentices through the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Grant for Employers
- Supporting workers’ unique training and skill requirements
- Helping applicants through the claims process
- Providing apprentices with upskilling opportunities and accommodation allowances
