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69% of construction professionals lack the crane knowledge required for their role

LEEA “State of the Lifting Industry” Report 2025

The gap

Lifting is one of the highest-risk activities on site.

Yet most teams have never been shown a clear, consistent way to safely plan and execute lifts.

That’s where we come in.

What Crane Class delivers

  • Tailored crane training for tier-one project teams
  • More eyes spotting red flags, before they become incidents
  • A shared language between crane crew, engineers, supervisors and HSE
  • Practical knowledge backed by real-world experience
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Alumni

Who are we for?

From Safety, to Engineers & Supervisors

Our training is designed for anyone involved in planning, supervising, or executing heavy lift activities, ensuring teams have the technical knowledge, safety awareness, and confidence to excel.

Project Engineer

"Very relevant content that helps instantly day to day. The course structure is very flexible allowing the content to be worked through around the busy site schedule."

Cameron Slack-Smith

Laing O'Rourke

HSE Manager

"I would highly recommend this training for anyone that wants a better appreciation for cranes and lifting....the major take away for me, in my role as a safety professional is understanding lift planning documentation and how can I validate the lift planning has been done safely."

Steve Butler

Transport for NSW

 

Crane Supervisor

"...very impressive and covered everything required to supervise a heavy lift. ...As an LG 1750 Supervisor with over 30 years in the game, it was a privilege to undertake this course. Thanks Liam for your efforts"

Scott Parkinson

Freo Cranes

 

Superintendent

“Brilliant content, well-structured, and easy to follow. Liam’s knowledge and passion keep you engaged, and I’d highly recommend this course to anyone working with cranes, from Supervisors and Engineers to HSE Advisors.”

Darren Dillon

Laing O'Rourke

 

Programs

What we offer

Level 1

Crane Fundamentals


  • Build the essential crane knowledge every engineer, supervisor, or HSE professional needs to know.
  • Perfect for those not yet ready to step into Lift Specialist.
  •  Start right now.
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Level 1 + 2

Lift Specialist Pathway


Two courses. One pathway.

Start instantly with Fundamentals, then progress seamlessly into the next cohort of Lift Specialist.

The complete two-stage pathway to become confident and competent. 

Coming Q1 2026

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Exclusive

Team Training


  • Every site lifts. Your team carries the risk.

    Train them, so that they get it right. Projects run smoother, lifts are safer, and communication improves when everyone shares the same crane knowledge.

     
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Who it’s for: engineers, supervisors and HSE who need the core crane knowledge done properly.

  • Understand crane types, core components and capacity basics.
  • Read load charts and apply them to real site constraints and setup.
  • Communicate clearly with operators and spot red flags early.
Focus: foundations that give the whole team a common language and safe habits.
Module 1
Crane Basics
  • Crane types
  • Core components
  • Industry terminology
  • Major manufacturers
Module 2
Crane Selection & Load Chart Logic
  • Basic operations
  • Reading load charts
  • Site constraints
  • Crane setup
Module 3
Mobile Crane Deep Dive
  • Telescopic boom configurations
  • Attachments & limitations
  • Counterweights & outriggers
  • Mobilisation planning
Module 4
Australian Safety Essentials
  • Hazards & controls
  • Certifications
  • Qualifications
Module 5
Below the Hook
  • Weight fundamentals
  • Rigging gear
  • Centre of gravity
  • Working Load Limits (WLL)
Module 6
Industry-Specific Electives
  • Wind turbines
  • Frannas
  • Excavators
  • Tower cranes
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Team Training

Crane Class is designed for Tier-One Project Teams.

Our best results happen when whole teams learn together. Projects run smoother, lifts are safer, and comms improve when everyone shares the same crane knowledge.

The same language
One vocabulary and method so engineers, supervisors and operators read the plan the same way.
The same story
Commercial, HSE and delivery teams align on risks, controls and outcomes—fewer surprises.
The same page
Keep standards consistent as teams change—new starters plug into the same approach.
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Meet Liam Edwards

Heavy Lift Engineer & Founder of Crane Class

Experience delivering industry-defining lifts across infrastructure and wind.

From LTM 1750's and CC 8800's in Melbourne, to LR 11350s in Taiwan and BMS’s 3000t Ring Crane in Denmark, I’ve planned and executed lifts with some of the world’s largest cranes.

Industry honours:
  • 2024 CICA Lift of the Year
  • Bill Shaw Memorial Trophy for Excellence
Why I started Crane Class:
  • On tier-one projects I kept seeing the same gap — limited crane knowledge slowing down good teams.
  • I’m genuinely passionate about sharing practical, hands-on knowledge so engineers, supervisors and HSE can lift safer, smoother and with confidence.

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