Ready to take the controls of a 60-tonne crane and get a C6 licence? Choosing the right training program and RTO is crucial. The best courses offer the qualification on paper and equip you with practical skills and real industry know-how that translate directly to the job site.
Here’s what you need to look out for – the red flags that suggest you should keep looking and the good signs that show you a course is worth signing up for.
About our C6 licence program
The C6 crane licence prepares students to proficiently handle slewing mobile cranes with a maximum rated capacity of up to 60 tonnes. This training spans industries such as construction, mining, and offshore drilling, laying a solid groundwork for advanced crane operations.
The curriculum includes key topics like the basics of slewing cranes, safety regulations, crane setup, operations, load management, lifting techniques, and effective communication and signalling.
Once completed, you’ll have the necessary skills and certification to operate slewing mobile cranes of up to 60 tonnes and other related machinery safely and proficiently.
Red flags to watch out for when choosing your C6 crane ticket RTO
Alarm bells should ring if they’re ready to sign you up without any checks. Quality training providers make sure you have the right foundation skills before letting you sign up and spend money on courses you aren’t ready for or eligible to complete. We will never let you loose on the heavy gear without confirming your base skills first. This si why we will always suggest and steer you to complete your Dogman’s course prior to completing the C6 Crane course.
They also need to be interested in what you need their course for and if they don’t ask about your goals, it’s a bad sign. Good training providers want to make sure their course is the right fit for you and what we want to achieve —they’re not just about cashing your cheque.
Messy sign-ups and poor customer service indicate generally subpar operations and organisations. If they can’t handle the simple admin stuff, imagine how they’ll battle to manage the complicated training schedules, paperwork and accreditations.
What makes a great C6 crane course?
The best courses get you ready for what’s actually out there. You want something that goes beyond textbook basics and gets you plenty of stick time with real machinery. We pride ourselves at Ascent on our delivery style: in-classroom learning and then jumping outside to practice what you’ve just learned.
The trainers can also make or break your learning. You wouldn’t learn to drive from someone who’s never been behind the wheel, right? Same goes here. Look for courses taught by industry-seasoned instructors who’ve been where you want to be. Some of our instructors have been in the industry for 30+ years!
Google reviews are another sign of high-quality learning. Hear from real students about their experience, like one of our recent graduates, Morgan who left us a 5-star rating:
“I was super anxious about whether I’d be able to complete the theory aspect as I’ve previously had trouble with other RTOs…I have pretty complex A.D.D. and it makes it very difficult to retain new information unless I truly understand the method and can master it. Mark was really one of the most helpful and gently confidence-bolstering teachers I’ve met, one of the best! John was really great in his get-it-done mentality, a true salt of the earth type guy with an awesome real world/positive push to his teaching method, I’ll be going back to Ascent for sure!”
Choose Ascent for your C6 licence
With Ascent, you’ll receive some of Australia’s best training with practical experience and learning from a qualified trainers who want to see you succeed. Our admin team also make sure you’re well-informed and taken care of all the way from the first time you pick up the phone to when we email you your certificate.
Are you ready to start your journey as a C6 crane operator with a course that sets you up for success? Contact us at Ascent Training Solutions today to learn more.
