Assessor Resource

TLID3044
Shift loads using cranes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shift loads using cranes in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements, as part of work activities in the transport and logistics industry.

It includes planning work for the current working conditions, using controls and crane operating systems, locating and identifying load characteristics and safely moving loads. It also includes monitoring controls and stopping, shutting down and securing the crane after the completion of operations.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan work for the current working conditions

1.1

Traffic flow and work area conditions are constantly assessed and anticipated to allow safe operation to ensure no injury to people, or damage to crane, loads or facilities

1.2

Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate attachments/gear are used to move load as required

1.3

Occurrences in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to appropriate personnel

2

Use controls and crane operating systems

2.1

Crane is prepared for operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.2

Crane is started in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

2.3

Instruments and gauges are monitored during start up and operations to ensure operation is within manufacturer specifications and workplace/regulatory safety requirements

2.4

Engine power is managed for efficiency of crane movement and economy of crane operations

2.5

Crane operations are conducted within manufacturer specified torque range

2.6

Faults or damage to crane are immediately reported to appropriate personnel

3

Locate load and identify load characteristics

3.1

Load is located and identified in accordance with instructions

3.2

Requirements for safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL) of the crane are identified

3.3

Load weight and dimensions are checked to ensure they fall within the crane capacity

3.4

Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations

3.5

Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed

3.6

Hazardous cargo is identified and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning and conducting work

4

Safely move load

4.1

Crane is operated using smooth and controlled movements

4.2

Manoeuvres are within crane limits and in line with manufacturer specifications

4.3

Load is moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to crane or cargo

4.4

Continuous communication is maintained with personnel assisting the operator in the load movement operations using appropriate communications technology and procedures

4.5

In an incident or emergency, crane is immediately stopped and workplace emergency procedures are followed

4.6

Safety incidents and emergencies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5

Monitor controls

5.1

Crane controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturer operating instructions

5.2

Control systems are confirmed and acted on in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures

5.3

Control faults are identified and reported in accordance with workplace guidelines

6

Stop, shut down and secure equipment

6.1

Crane is brought to a controlled halt within manufacturer guidelines and is shut down without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with workplace procedures

6.2

Crane is secured after operations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying effective eye-hand coordination to operational tasks

applying fatigue management knowledge and techniques

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

estimating size, shape and special requirements of loads

identifying cargo, container and goods, coding, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code markings and, where applicable emergency information panels

identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment, processes and procedures

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

monitoring performance of crane and its equipment and taking appropriate action as required

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

receiving, acknowledging and sending messages using appropriate communications equipment

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

servicing equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and operating procedures

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant for using cranes to shift loads, including the ADG Code and the IMDG Code

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for using boom cranes to shift loads

problems that may occur and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

relevant safety codes and emergency procedures

requirements for safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL) of cranes

types of boom cranes used to shift loads in terminals/wharves, their applications and procedures and precautions for their use

workplace procedures and policies for using cranes to shift loads.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan work for the current working conditions

1.1

Traffic flow and work area conditions are constantly assessed and anticipated to allow safe operation to ensure no injury to people, or damage to crane, loads or facilities

1.2

Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate attachments/gear are used to move load as required

1.3

Occurrences in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to appropriate personnel

2

Use controls and crane operating systems

2.1

Crane is prepared for operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.2

Crane is started in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

2.3

Instruments and gauges are monitored during start up and operations to ensure operation is within manufacturer specifications and workplace/regulatory safety requirements

2.4

Engine power is managed for efficiency of crane movement and economy of crane operations

2.5

Crane operations are conducted within manufacturer specified torque range

2.6

Faults or damage to crane are immediately reported to appropriate personnel

3

Locate load and identify load characteristics

3.1

Load is located and identified in accordance with instructions

3.2

Requirements for safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL) of the crane are identified

3.3

Load weight and dimensions are checked to ensure they fall within the crane capacity

3.4

Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations

3.5

Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed

3.6

Hazardous cargo is identified and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning and conducting work

4

Safely move load

4.1

Crane is operated using smooth and controlled movements

4.2

Manoeuvres are within crane limits and in line with manufacturer specifications

4.3

Load is moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to crane or cargo

4.4

Continuous communication is maintained with personnel assisting the operator in the load movement operations using appropriate communications technology and procedures

4.5

In an incident or emergency, crane is immediately stopped and workplace emergency procedures are followed

4.6

Safety incidents and emergencies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5

Monitor controls

5.1

Crane controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturer operating instructions

5.2

Control systems are confirmed and acted on in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures

5.3

Control faults are identified and reported in accordance with workplace guidelines

6

Stop, shut down and secure equipment

6.1

Crane is brought to a controlled halt within manufacturer guidelines and is shut down without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with workplace procedures

6.2

Crane is secured after operations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying effective eye-hand coordination to operational tasks

applying fatigue management knowledge and techniques

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

estimating size, shape and special requirements of loads

identifying cargo, container and goods, coding, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code markings and, where applicable emergency information panels

identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment, processes and procedures

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

monitoring performance of crane and its equipment and taking appropriate action as required

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

receiving, acknowledging and sending messages using appropriate communications equipment

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

servicing equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and operating procedures

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant for using cranes to shift loads, including the ADG Code and the IMDG Code

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for using boom cranes to shift loads

problems that may occur and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

relevant safety codes and emergency procedures

requirements for safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL) of cranes

types of boom cranes used to shift loads in terminals/wharves, their applications and procedures and precautions for their use

workplace procedures and policies for using cranes to shift loads.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

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
Traffic flow and work area conditions are constantly assessed and anticipated to allow safe operation to ensure no injury to people, or damage to crane, loads or facilities 
Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate attachments/gear are used to move load as required 
Occurrences in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to appropriate personnel 
Crane is prepared for operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Crane is started in accordance with manufacturer guidelines 
Instruments and gauges are monitored during start up and operations to ensure operation is within manufacturer specifications and workplace/regulatory safety requirements 
Engine power is managed for efficiency of crane movement and economy of crane operations 
Crane operations are conducted within manufacturer specified torque range 
Faults or damage to crane are immediately reported to appropriate personnel 
Load is located and identified in accordance with instructions 
Requirements for safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL) of the crane are identified 
Load weight and dimensions are checked to ensure they fall within the crane capacity 
Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations 
Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed 
Hazardous cargo is identified and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning and conducting work 
Crane is operated using smooth and controlled movements 
Manoeuvres are within crane limits and in line with manufacturer specifications 
Load is moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to crane or cargo 
Continuous communication is maintained with personnel assisting the operator in the load movement operations using appropriate communications technology and procedures 
In an incident or emergency, crane is immediately stopped and workplace emergency procedures are followed 
Safety incidents and emergencies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Crane controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturer operating instructions 
Control systems are confirmed and acted on in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures 
Control faults are identified and reported in accordance with workplace guidelines 
Crane is brought to a controlled halt within manufacturer guidelines and is shut down without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with workplace procedures 
Crane is secured after operations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 

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