CPCCLHS3001 – Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
Master the Alimak and learn how to safely move crews and materials up any level with our HP course!
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Prerequisite: No prerequisite for this course
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Duration: 3 days
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Assessment: Theory and Practical
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Qualification: CPCCLHS3001 Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
For further information please visit – https://training.gov.au/training/details/CPCCLHS3001/unitdetails

Our HP course details the understanding of:
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Identify site hazards (such as overhead powerlines or ground issues) and implement safety controls.
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Calculate and verify load weights to ensure you never exceed the hoist’s rated capacity.
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Review site-specific emergency plans and evacuation protocols before starting the machine.
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Check structural elements, rails, mast ties, and gates for damage or wear.
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Calibrate and test emergency brakes, travel limit switches, safety interlocking gates, and audible alarms.
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Correctly complete official pre-operational checklists and report any identified faults to management.
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Master the operation of cantilever, tower, or multiple winch configurations with smooth acceleration and stopping.
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Practice precise stopping across at least three different site landing levels, including a designated floor.
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Park the hoist cage safely at the designated base level or parking position.
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Follow correct lock-out/tag-out procedures to completely isolate electrical power and prevent unauthorised access.
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Check the surrounding area, secure landing gates, and complete the day’s operational logbook entry.
Did You Know
- An HP Licence allows you to operate both passenger and materials hoists.
- An HM Licence ONLY allows you to move materials, meaning you cannot transport passengers.
Assessment and Licensing
- Assessments: Includes written theory, calculation tests, and practical hands-on tests.
- Licence: Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for CPCCLHS3001 and a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) email for your SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence.
- Once you receive your NSA, you have 60 days to obtain your SafeWork NSW Licence
- Requirements: Must be 18+ years old, have adequate English literacy/numeracy, and have appropriate PPE (hard hat, steel cap boots, hi-vis).
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 19 - 21 October 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 26 - 28 October 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 7 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 2 - 4 November 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 9 - 11 November 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 16 - 18 November 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 23 - 25 November 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 30 November - 2 December 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 7 - 9 December 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 14 - 16 December 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 21 - 23 December 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 19 - 21 October 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 26 - 28 October 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 7 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 2 - 4 November 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 9 - 11 November 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 16 - 18 November 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 23 - 25 November 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 30 November - 2 December 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 7 - 9 December 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 14 - 16 December 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 | |
| Licence to Operate a Personnel and Materials Hoist | 21 - 23 December 2026 | 07:00 am - 03:00 pm | HIGH SKILL TRAINING PTY LTD | 8 | $750.00 |