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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for lifting
  2. Prepare for lifting
  3. Move loads

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct lifting operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for the conduct of lifting operations

apply operational safety requirements

access interpret and apply technical information

maintain equipment records

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

identify hazards

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct lifting operations

appropriate approved scheme of training

site and equipment safety requirements

equipment characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures

hand signals

potential hazards

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the conduct of lifting operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of lifting operations

working with others to undertake and complete lifting operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the conduct of lifting operations that safely effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete lifting operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


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.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

management plans

manager's rules

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working or job procedures

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Shift briefings may include:

site plans and drawings

work specifications

basic working plans and material schedules

the confirmed mass and dimensions of loads

capacities and availability of load shifting equipment

Preliminary lifting plan may include:

confirmed details of lifting and slinging requirements

confirmed dimensions

site access and egress

suitability and availability of materials

tools and equipment

identification of potential hazards

probable control measures

identification of site coordination requirements

Lifting equipment, materials and tools may include:

slings

ropes

shackles and eye-bolts

motive power including:

overhead

vehicle loading cranes

non-slewing cranes

Signals for load moving are to include:

those that are communicated verbally and with hand signals, to Australian standards