Crane licence and ticket classes at a glance
A crane ticket is the everyday name for a WorkSafe high risk work licence. These are the mobile crane classes:
| Crane | WorkSafe licence class |
|---|---|
| Non-slewing mobile crane over 3 tonnes (e.g. Franna pick-and-carry) | CN |
| Slewing mobile crane up to 20 tonnes | C2 |
| Slewing mobile crane up to 60 tonnes | C6 |
| Slewing mobile crane up to 100 tonnes | C1 |
| Slewing mobile crane over 100 tonnes (open) | C0 |
| Vehicle loading crane (crane truck / Hiab) of 10 metre-tonnes or more | CV |
Source: WorkSafe Victoria, "High risk work licence" and Safe Work Australia, "High risk work licence classes", checked 27 October 2026. The class follows the crane's rated capacity, not the weight of your load. More detail: crane licence classes in Victoria.
C6 crane ticket
The C6 class covers slewing mobile cranes of up to 60 tonnes capacity, between the C2 (up to 20 tonnes) and C1 (up to 100 tonnes) classes. For the cranes themselves see slewing cranes and Franna cranes.
Source: WorkSafe Victoria, "High risk work licence", checked 27 October 2026.
Why it matters when you hire
In Victoria, WorkSafe issues high risk work licences under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017. A crane operator must hold the class that matches the crane they use. Hiring a crane with an operator (wet hire) means the operator brings that licence. You can ask to see it. Dogging and rigging are separate licence classes (DG, RB, RI, RA) for the people slinging and directing the load.
Source: WorkSafe Victoria, "High risk work licence", checked 27 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is a crane ticket?
In Australia a crane ticket is the common name for a high risk work licence to operate a crane. In Victoria it is issued by WorkSafe Victoria, and the class on the licence must match the crane.
What is a C6 crane ticket?
A C6 is the Victorian high risk work licence class for slewing mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 60 tonnes.
What licence do you need to operate a Franna in Victoria?
A Franna is a non-slewing mobile crane, so the operator needs a CN licence (non-slewing mobile crane over 3 tonnes) from WorkSafe Victoria.
What is the difference between C2, C6, C1 and C0?
They are slewing mobile crane licence bands by crane capacity: C2 up to 20 tonnes, C6 up to 60 tonnes, C1 up to 100 tonnes and C0 over 100 tonnes (open).
Does a crane truck or Hiab need a licence?
Yes. A vehicle loading crane with a capacity of 10 metre-tonnes or more needs a CV licence.
Crane hire services
See which cranes need which class: Franna crane hire (CN), mobile crane hire (C2 to C0) and Hiab truck hire (CV).