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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan work
  2. Conduct routine checks
  3. Set up crane
  4. Lift and transfer load
  5. Shut down and secure crane

Required Skills

Required knowledge includes

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads

federal state or territory occupational health and safety OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the crane class

crane characteristics and capabilities including use of load charts to allow the configuration of the crane to suit the range of loads

the hierarchy of hazard identification and control

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

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

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

Required skills include

accurately recording and maintaining information relating to crane operations

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

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

assessing ground conditions to confirm that the site is suitable eg firm level and safe to operate crane

liaising with others to ensure crane working combines efficiently with other enterprise operations eg production receiving or despatch activities

operating crane including all functions to their maximum extension in the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel

undertaking mobile load transfers where load is lifted and transferred to a different location by the crane

applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the crane in particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables ground conditions crane tipping and demolition sites

using and interpreting crane manufacturer 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

reading and comprehending manufacturer instructions procedures and safety signs

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to operate a nonslewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity to industry and enterprise standards manufacturer specifications and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures

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 OHS licensing legislation

communicate and work safely with others in the work area

apply risk assessment and management procedures particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables ground conditions crane tipping other vehicles and personnel

operate a nonslewing mobile crane including all functions to their maximum extension in the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity of nonslewing mobile cranes over three tonnes capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel

use appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

conduct lifts and transfers to designated locations and via appropriate paths

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 for the purpose of the Performance Assessment

appropriate nonslewing crane greater than three tonnes and associated equipment in safe condition

suitable loads as specified by endorsed Assessment Instrument

communication equipment eg twoway radios and whistles

other associated personnel to sling and direct the loads

Method of assessment

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

Range Statement

Hazards

Hazards may include, but are not limited to:

ground stability (e.g. ground condition, recently filled trenches and slopes)

overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines and service pipes)

insufficient lighting

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

fixed equipment, including machinery, tanks and conveyors

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

other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials)

Hazard control measures

Hazard control measures refer 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 path

An appropriate path is one which:

maximises safety and stability during lifting and transferring, including mobile operation of the crane and depositing of the load

minimises disruption to other operations in the enterprise

without compromising safety, stability and avoidance of disruption, is the most efficient route for the transfer of the load

Appropriate standards

Appropriate standards may include, but are not limited to:

codes of practice

legislation

Australian standards

manufacturer specifications

enterprise and industry standards, where applicable

Associated personnel

Associated personnel may include, but are not limited to:

doggers

riggers

forklift and truck drivers

production and trades employees

Environmental conditions

Environmental conditions may include, but are not limited to:

wind

lightning

storms

poor light

Crane

Crane may include:

a crane (greater than three tonnes capacity) which meets the requirements of AS 1418 Set-2009 Cranes, hoists and winches Set

articulated type mobile cranes

locomotive hauled and self-propelled rail cranes

Communication methods

Communication methods may include, but are not limited to:

verbal and non-verbal language

written instructions

signage

hand signals

listening

questioning to confirm understanding

appropriate worksite protocol

Signage and labels

Signage and labels may include, but are not limited to:

crane data plates/labels

load charts

crane decals

control labels

Procedures

Procedures may include, but are not limited to:

manufacturer guidelines (instructions, specifications, operators manual or checklists)

industry operating procedures

workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures and checklists)

Controls

Controls may include, but are not limited to:

luffing levers

hoisting and lowering levers

slewing levers, including brake

boom extension levers (where fitted)

Service logbook

Service logbook may include, but is not limited to:

any logbook

service book

history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept

Crane safety devices

Crane safety devices may include, but are not limited to:

horns/sirens

audible and visual reversing devices

operator restraint devices

lights

Communication equipment

Communication equipment may include, but is not limited to:

fixed channel 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

Ground suitability

Ground suitability may include, but is not limited to:

rough, uneven ground

backfilled ground

soft soils

hard, compacted soil

rock

bitumen

concrete

Stability

Stability may include, but is not limited to:

deploying outriggers

establishing correct size plates or packing

correctly positioning plates or packing

Crane configuration

Crane configuration includes set up of crane for:

lift and lowering of loads where crane is not required to move (e.g. where a load is lifted of a truck and the truck then moves away to allow load to be lowered)

mobile load transfer where load is lifted and transferred to a different location by the crane

The configuration may include, but is not limited to:

boom/jib

fly-jib

counterweights

Hazard prevention/control measures

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

safety tags on electrical switches/isolators

insulated power lines

safety observer used inside exclusion zone

disconnected power

traffic barricades and controls

pedestrian controls

trench covers

movement of obstructions

personal protective equipment

adequate illumination

Test lift

Test list means the load is lifted just clear of the lifting plane to allow for checks to be safely made in consultation with associated 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

Relevant crane movements may include, but are not limited to:

telescope in and out

boom/jib up and down

articulating (as applicable)

raise and lower hoist (as applicable)

Communication signals

Communication signals may include, but are 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

telescope out - hand

telescope out - whistle

telescope in - hand

telescope in - whistle

slew/articulate right - hand

slew/articulate right - whistle

slew/articulate left - hand

slew/articulate left - whistle

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations

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

failure/loss of control (e.g. brakes and steering)

failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system)

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

Planned route

Planned route may include, but is not limited to:

unusual or difficult terrains

obstacles or obstruction

Best mobile practice

Best mobile practice may include, but is not limited to:

minimum speed

gentle acceleration and braking (to minimise load swing)

minimum boom/jib length

carrying the load near to the ground surface

use of handheld taglines

Shutdown

Shutdown may include, but is not limited to:

retracting boom/jib/fly, where applicable

retracting hoist rope and hook block

idling engine to stabilise temperature

retracting outriggers/stabilisers, where applicable

turning off engine