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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan work.
  2. Conduct routine checks.
  3. Transfer load.
  4. Shut down and secure crane.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

accurate recording and maintenance of information relating to crane operations

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

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

loading of data into crane computer where fitted and checking of operation to accurately reflect the crane configuration

operation of a tower crane for the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other appropriate personnel where required

risk assessment and hazard control strategies including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the crane particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables wind etc

use and interpretation of crane manufacturers specifications and data including load charts to enable the crane to be configured for the load

verifying problems and equipment faults and demonstrating appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

ability to read and comprehend manufacturers instructions procedures and safety signs

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

commonwealth state or territory OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the crane class

organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for conducting operations for the crane class

understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control

level of literacy to be able to read and comprehend manufacturers instructions procedures and safety signs

tower crane operating techniques

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

tower crane characteristics and capabilities to allow the operation of the crane to suit the range of loads

rated capacity and working load limits including use of crane load charts

typical routine problems encountered in the operation of the crane and equipment and adjustments required for correction

Evidence Required

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 for 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 OHampS licensing legislation

communicate and work safely with others in the work area

assess risks and management procedures particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables wind etc

operate a tower crane for the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other appropriate personnel

apply appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

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 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 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 relevant appropriate standard requirements

Applicants must have access to

personal protective equipment PPE for the purpose of the Performance Assessment

appropriate tower crane and associated equipment in safe condition

suitable loads as specified by the endorsed assessment instrument

communication equipment eg two way radios whistles etc

other appropriate personnel to sling and direct the loads

Method of assessment

Assessment must be conducted using the endorsed Assessment Instruments These Instruments provide advice on their application

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

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

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 circumstances 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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Hazards may include but not limited to:

ground stability (e.g. ground condition or slopes for load placement)

overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes)

insufficient lighting

traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant)

environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc)

other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials).

Hazard control measures:

Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls.

It includes the application of the hierarchy of control, the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering control measures

using safe work practices

personal protective equipment.

Appropriate standard s may include but not limited to:

codes of practice

legislation

Australian Standard

manufacturer's specifications

industry standards (where applicable).

Appropriate personnel may include but not limited to:

riggers

doggers

Crane

Covers a jib or boom/job crane mounted on a tower structure, demountable or permanent, including both horizontal and luffing jib types.

NB: Self-erecting tower cranes are excluded from this classification.

Appropriate may include but not limited to:

crane capabilities

environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc).

Communication method may include but not limited to:

verbal and non-verbal language

written instructions

signage

hand signals

listening

questioning to confirm understanding

appropriate worksite protocol.

Signage and labels may include but not limited to:

crane data plates/labels

load charts

crane decals

control labels.

Procedures may include but not limited to:

manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)

industry operating procedures

workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists).

Controls may include but not limited to:

luffing levers

hoisting and lowering levers

slewing levers including brake

trolleying levers (where applicable)

Service logbook may include but not limited to:

any logbook

service book

history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept.

Crane safety devices may include but not limited to:

audible and visual devices

operator restraint devices

lights.

Communication equipment may include but not limited to:

two way radios

whistles

bells

buzzers.

NB: where radio communication equipment is used the transmitting frequencies of the equipment must be selected to prevent interference to or from other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the crane.

Hazard prevention/control measures may include but not limited to:

safety tags on electrical switches/isolators

powerlines are insulated

safety observer used inside exclusion zone

power disconnected

traffic barricades and control/s

pedestrian controls

trench covers

movement of obstructions

personal protective equipment

adequate illumination.

Test lift

The load is lifted just clear of the lifting plane to allow for checks to be safely made in consultation with appropriate personnel to ensure that:

near capacity loads do not overload the crane

loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung

load measuring equipment can be used to verify the calculated weight of the load

all crane equipment is functioning properly

adjustments to the slinging can be made in a safe manner.

Relevant crane movements may include but not limited to:

luffing

slewing

hoisting and lowering loads

trolleying.

Communication signals may include but not limited to:

stop - hand

stop - whistle

hoist up - hand

hoist up - whistle

hoist down - hand

hoist down - whistle

luff boom down - hand

luff boom down - whistle

luff boom up - hand

luff boom up - whistle

trolleying out - hand

trolleying out - whistle

trolleying in - hand

trolleying in - whistle

slew left - hand

slew left - whistle

slew right - hand

slew right - whistle.

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations may include but not limited to:

failure/lose of control e.g. slew brakes, hoist drums

failure of equipment e.g. hydraulic system

environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc).

Shut Down may include but not limited to:

boom/jib raised to clear buildings and structures (where applicable)

trolleying hoist block to park position (where applicable)

retracting hoist rope&hook block

idle engine to stabilise temperature

weather vane mode

turning off engine

remove key from ignition

lock and secure cabin (where applicable)

lock and secure platform access hatch.