This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate bridge cranes and gantry cranes safely. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.

A person undertaking this unit must hold:

a current National HRWL to perform dogging or a current certification for a specific VET course for HRWL to perform dogging that has been issued by, or on behalf of a WHS Regulator

Bridge crane means a crane that:

consists of a bridge beam or beams, that are mounted to end carriages at each end, and

can travel along elevated runways, and

has 1 or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge.

Gantry crane means a crane that:

consists of a bridge beam or beams supported at one or both ends by legs mounted to end carriages, and

can travel on supporting surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not, and

has a crab with 1 or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge

This unit applies to the activities of a person operating bridge crane or gantry crane that is:

controlled from a permanent cabin or control station on the crane, or

remotely controlled and having more than 3 powered operations

A person performing this work is required to hold a bridge and gantry crane HRWL.

This unit requires a person operating a bridge crane or gantry crane to:

plan for the work/task

prepare for the work/task

perform work/task

Pack up

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency. This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, State and Territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licencing class as detailed in this unit.

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

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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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non -essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and a lift plan is confirmed with associated personnel and site inspection in accordance with workplace procedures
Working area is inspected and appropriate paths for operating the bridge or gantry crane and moving/placing load/s in work area are assessed and determined in accordance with workplace procedures
Work area operating surface is assessed to determine the quality of ground suitability for operational gantry crane in accordance workplace procedures
Bridge or gantry crane Rated Capacity (RC) and lifting gear Working Load Limit (WLL) are established for the load/s and work/task requirements in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Relevant hazard identification and risk elimination/control measures are applied and advised to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
Traffic management plan implementation is confirmed and followed in accordance with workplace procedures
Appropriate communication procedures are identified, tested with associated personnel in accordance workplace procedures
All tasks are confirmed to ensure requirements for the relevant work area in accordance with workplace procedures
Consultation with workplace personnel is established and maintained to ensure all crane and lifting operations are clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with a lift plan and workplace procedures
Risk control measures for hazards identified are checked for implementation in accordance with the lift plan and safe work procedures
Bridge or gantry crane is accessed safely in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Pre-start bridge or gantry crane checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with safe work procedures and manufacturer specifications
Bridge or gantry crane is set up and rigged correctly with any lifting gear as per lift plan in accordance with relevant manufacturer specifications including load chart/s and safe work procedures
Operational checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
All controls are located, identified and tested in accordance with relevant manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Crane logbook is inspected and is correct for the crane and type and required rectifications have been signed off in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Weather and work environment conditions are assessed to determine any impact on bridge or gantry crane operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Lifts are determined within the RC of the bridge or gantry crane in accordance with load chart/s and lift plan
Hook block is safely positioned over the load in accordance with safe work procedures and if crane is controlled from cabin following directions from associated personnel
Lifting gear is connected to load and used safely in accordance with the lift plan and safe work procedures
Test lift is carried out in accordance with dogging and safe work procedures
Loads are transferred using relevant bridge or gantry crane movements and tag lines as required, in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
Load and bridge or gantry crane movement is monitored constantly and operated safely in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
All required communications signals are correctly interpreted and followed whilst crane is operated in accordance with safe work procedures
Load is lowered and landed safely in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
Lifting gear is disconnected from load and positioned safely and efficiently for next task in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
Bridge or gantry crane is parked in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Bridge or gantry crane lifting gear and associated equipment is stowed and secured in accordance with safe work procedures
Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Bridge or gantry crane is shut down and secured to prevent unauthorised access/use in accordance with safe work procedures
Post operational bridge or gantry crane checks are carried out in accordance with safe work procedures and manufacturer specifications
Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and a lift plan is confirmed with associated personnel and site inspection in accordance with workplace procedures
Consultation with workplace personnel is established and maintained to ensure all crane and lifting operations are clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with a lift plan and workplace procedures
Lifts are determined within the RC of the bridge or gantry crane in accordance with load chart/s and lift plan
Bridge or gantry crane is parked in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLILIC0006 - Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane

Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

TLILIC0006 - Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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