The Paperwork That Protects
In the heavy lifting industry, an asset is only as good as the paperwork backing it. A perfectly maintained crane is legally useless on a major project if it lacks a current, valid certificate of compliance signed by a competent person.
Cranes Australia issues uncompromising, legally robust certification. When our engineers sign off on a load test, a major inspection, or a structural repair, they put their Chartered credentials on the line. Our certificates are recognized and respected by SafeWork regulators and Tier-1 principal contractors nationwide.
Certification Authority
- NER / CPEng Sign-offCertified by National Engineering Register members
- SafeWork RecognizedDocumentation satisfies all state regulator requirements
- AINDT CertifiedNDT reports issued by ISO 9712 qualified technicians
Certification Services
Authoritative documentation for every aspect of lifting compliance.
Compliance Certificates
Formal certification that equipment meets AS2550 operational requirements.
Engineering Certifications
Chartered sign-off for structural designs, repairs, and major modifications.
Major Inspection Certs
End-of-life and 10-year certifications proving structural fitness for continued use.
Load Test Certificates
Documented proof of SWL verification via static or dynamic testing.
NDT & Weld Reports
Detailed flaw detection reports satisfying quality assurance requirements.
Plant Registration Support
Documentation packages required by SafeWork for item-of-plant registration.
Why It Matters
The danger of invalid or incomplete certification.
Invalid Competency
Certificates signed by unqualified personnel (non-engineers doing major inspections) are legally void and offer zero liability protection.
Site Rejection
Major construction sites run rigorous gate-checks. A crane with a vague or incomplete certificate will simply be turned away at the gate.
Legal Exposure
In court following an incident, a poorly detailed compliance certificate will be dismantled by investigators, leaving the PCBU liable.
Our Process
Inspection & Data Gathering
Thorough physical testing and inspection by our qualified field teams.
Engineering Review
Data is reviewed by our engineering department against specific Australian Standard tolerances.
Document Generation
Creation of a detailed, photographic report outlining findings, repairs, and limitations.
Authorised Sign-off
Formal signing and stamping of the compliance certificate, immediately delivered via our secure portal.