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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan work for the prevailing work conditions
  2. Use controls and operating systems to manage the operation of the equipment
  3. Locate load and identify load characteristics
  4. Safely move load
  5. Monitor and operate controls
  6. Stop, shut down and secure equipment

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

plan and safely move loads operating an overhead crane, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

use safety accessories, including protective and high visibility safety clothing and electronic communication equipment, when operating an overhead crane

schedule movements to maintain material flow in mill to required timing

move standard and non-standard loads, ensuring load is correctly slung, crane is correctly operated and load is within crane limits, particularly where load measuring devices are fitted

communicate effectively and use hand signals with others, in the work area, when operating an overhead crane

follow safe working practices when operating an overhead crane, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.


Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and safe working requirements when operating overhead cranes

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

operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the use of gantry equipment to shift loads

types of gantry equipment used to shift loads including applications and procedures and precautions for their use

marking and numbering systems for cargo, container and goods, including coding, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) markings, where applicable

electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments, within level of responsibility.