Assessor Resource

RIIHAN305D
Operate a gantry or overhead crane

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate a gantry or overhead crane in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare for gantry/overhead crane operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply crane operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement and throughout operations

2. Operate gantry/overhead crane

2.1 Prepare load for lift in accordance with crane limitations and rigging requirements

2.2 Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

2.3 Confirm the work area hazards are removed or controlled prior to commencing the lift

2.4 Interpret signals in accordance with AS2550

2.5 Operate controls to lift, transfer and lower loads

2.6 Monitor lift operations and ensure compliance

3. Perform gantry/overhead crane operator maintenance

3.1 Inspect crane for faults

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks

3.3 Process written records

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the operation of a gantry or overhead crane including:

planning and preparing for operating the gantry or overhead crane

performing crane inspection and fault finding

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of a gantry or overhead crane that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to coordinate activities with others

maintaining all written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of operating a gantry or overhead crane that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

performing pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operating crane controls to lift, transfer and lower loads

completing maintenance operations, including:

inspection of gantry or overhead crane

performing operational servicing and lubrication

calculating volume and weights

disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a gantry or overhead crane:

accessing and applying the National Standard for High Risk Work

identifying crane equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

accessing, interpreting and applying technical crane information

applying fault finding techniques

identifying, interpreting and using hand and whistle signals

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;

where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare for gantry/overhead crane operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply crane operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement and throughout operations

2. Operate gantry/overhead crane

2.1 Prepare load for lift in accordance with crane limitations and rigging requirements

2.2 Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

2.3 Confirm the work area hazards are removed or controlled prior to commencing the lift

2.4 Interpret signals in accordance with AS2550

2.5 Operate controls to lift, transfer and lower loads

2.6 Monitor lift operations and ensure compliance

3. Perform gantry/overhead crane operator maintenance

3.1 Inspect crane for faults

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks

3.3 Process written records

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the operation of a gantry or overhead crane including:

planning and preparing for operating the gantry or overhead crane

performing crane inspection and fault finding

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of a gantry or overhead crane that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to coordinate activities with others

maintaining all written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of operating a gantry or overhead crane that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

performing pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operating crane controls to lift, transfer and lower loads

completing maintenance operations, including:

inspection of gantry or overhead crane

performing operational servicing and lubrication

calculating volume and weights

disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a gantry or overhead crane:

accessing and applying the National Standard for High Risk Work

identifying crane equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

accessing, interpreting and applying technical crane information

applying fault finding techniques

identifying, interpreting and using hand and whistle signals

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;

where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply crane operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement and throughout operations 
Prepare load for lift in accordance with crane limitations and rigging requirements 
Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures 
Confirm the work area hazards are removed or controlled prior to commencing the lift 
Interpret signals in accordance with AS2550 
Operate controls to lift, transfer and lower loads 
Monitor lift operations and ensure compliance 
Inspect crane for faults 
Perform routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks 
Process written records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIHAN305D - Operate a gantry or overhead crane
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Assessment Record Sheet

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