Cranes

Certificate Only

Have you got Cranes unit standards and want the qualification?

The Certificate Only process is changing. You have until 31 August 2025 to apply to have your cranes units awarded to a New Zealand Certificate for the current programme.

To be awarded to a New Zealand Certificate, we expect that you completed at least 50% of the unit standards with EarnLearn (or The Skills Organisation prior 1 October 2022).

You will also need to provide confirmation from your employer that you have the competencies to gain the qualification.

What you need to do:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in:
    • Dogman
    • Cab Controlled Overhead Crane
    • Self-Erecting Tower Crane
    • Truck Loader Crane
    • Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane
  • New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in:
    • Advanced Dogman
    • Crawler Crane
    • Mini Crane
    • Mobile Crane
    • Non-Slewing Articulated Crane
    • Tower Crane.

Note: you can use the same forms to request multiple strands, but each will incur a separate fee. For example, New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in Dogman and Truck Loader – you will receive two separate certificates and there are two fees payable.

Check you meet the entry requirements and that all unit standards are on your NZQA Record of Learning.

You must hold all the units required for the qualification you are applying for.  These are listed under the entry requirements.

With your employer, you will need to complete the below documents and submit them as part of your application. 

  1. Training agreement
  2. Application form for Certificate award

Please ensure you have made payment prior to submitting your application. You can pay directly or we can send you an invoice.

  • Paying directly via either online banking or credit card: Please follow the payment instructions on the Making Payments page. Use your name and ‘cranes cert’ as the reference. 
  • Paying via an invoice: Please email us on receivables@earnlearn.ac.nz to request an invoice. You will need to use your debtor ID and invoice number as your reference when paying the invoice. 

You are now ready to submit your application to EarnLearn for the Certificate Only process. You will need to email the following documents to qa@earnlearn.ac.nz. 

  • Learner attestation form
  • Employer Attestation form
  • Training agreement
  • Application form for Certificate award.

EarnLearn will then:

  1. Process your application.
  2. Award the qualification to successful applicants.
Note:
  • The current processing time is 30 working days. If you do not hear from us after a month, please contact qa@earnlearn-tepukenga.ac.nz to follow up on your application.
  • Certificates will be posted to the applicant.