Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication techniques in the workplace including whistles hand signals and use of fixed channel twoway radios

communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel

calculate rated capacity of lifting equipment

apply different methods for making temporary connections to loads using fibre and synthetic ropes

ability to interpret rated capacity and working load limit tags

hazard identification and control

slinging techniques

selection and inspection of lifting equipment

directing crane operators in the moving of loads in a safe manner using a slewing crane

inspection and care of a wide range of lifting equipment to appropriate Australian Standards andor manufacturers specifications

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads

basic knowledge of types of cranes and their functions

Commonwealth state or territory OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of techniques for undertaking dogging activities

load stability and safety factors in line with manufacturers specifications

types of lifting equipment and slinging techniques for use and their limitations and performance in a wide range of conditions including but not limited to slings beams accessories clamps workboxes bins and pallets

understanding of the hierarchy of control

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the National Standard for licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work

StateTerritory OHS regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment of this unit which have been endorsed by the national body responsible for OHS matters

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

comply with Commonwealth state or territory OHS legislation standards relevant to safe dogging and crane operations

communicate and work safely with others in the work area

apply Hazard prevention and control measures consistent with appropriate standards

apply to move loads in conjunction with cranes including the reading of tags slinging loading directing and landing loads with a slewing mobile crane with a telescopic boom and a winch in and out of sight of the crane operator moving four loads of varying shapes sizes and weights

use fibre andor synthetic rope as tag lines and connecting to loads using clove hitch rolling hitch bowline and single sheetbend

conduct pre and post operational checks of the lifting equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of the safe and effective application of knowledge and skill to workplace tasks performance must be undertaken using the national OHS endorsed Assessment Instrument

Assessment of performance must be undertaken either in the workplace or in a realistically simulated workplace setting

Assessors must ensure that the assessment in the workplace is organised through a workplace supervisor to ensure that all the required equipment and materials and a suitable working area is made available to suit the assessment and the workplace

Assessment must occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with the requirements of any relevant Standards or operating procedures for dogging activities

Applicants must have access to

personal protective equipment PPE for the purpose of the performance assessment

four different loads as prescribed in the endorsed assessment instrument

lifting and associated equipment

suitable slewing crane

communication equipment eg fixed channel twoway radios as applicable

Method of assessment

Assessment must be conducted using the national OHS endorsed Assessment Instrument This Instrument provides instruction on the application of the assessment

Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency

The use of simulators in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Guidance information for assessment

Further information about endorsed Assessment Instruments may be obtained from stateterritory OHS regulators

Site informationmay include but not be limited to

Hazards may include but not limited to:

Hazard prevention/control measures

Appropriate standard s may include:

Lifting Equipment may include but not limited to:

Communication Methods may include but are not limited to:

Cranes may include but not limited to:

Appropriate personnel may include but are not limited to:

Communication Equipment may include but not limited to:

Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include but not limited to:

Load destination may include but not limited to:

Communication signals may include but not limited to:

Defective Equipment may include but not limited to: