Prepare and use a crane with a fixed or hanging leader and hammer for piling and foundation operations Unit Standard 20529

Course Aim
This course is based on industry best practice and designed for people with experience in using crane mounted fixed or hanging leaders within piling and foundation operations.

Combining theory and practical assessments participants will demonstrate the following skills.

Course Overview                                                                                                                                            Theory and practical assessments covering the following: 

  • Prepare a crane with a fixed or hanging leader and hammer, and associated equipment for piling and foundation operations;
  • Carry out piling and foundation operations using a fixed or hanging leader and hammer;
  • De-rig the leader and hammer, rerig the crane,
  • Functionally test the crane for routine crane use,
  • Complete documentation;
  • Carry out daily and weekly safety and maintenance checks of crane, leaders, and hammers.

Prerequisites –

It is also strongly advised that the candidate hold the unit standard and or relvent expereince for the crane type the fixed or hanging leader is to be mounted and operated with. 

NZQA Unit Standard


20529: Prepare and use a crane with a fixed or hanging leader and hammer for piling and foundation operations                  Level 4, Credits 16   

Attendance Numbers: Maximum 2

Course Duration:        Approx. 8 hours

Course Location:          TBC

Course Costs:              $2,400.00+gst per session

Mileage: $120.00+gst to Auckland, Hamilton & Tauranga $1+gst per km everywhere else

The client is responsible for providing all equipment required for the assessment.

For more information, please refer to the trainee handbook or the student information section of our website: https://www.most.kiwi.nz/student-information/