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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for non-slewing crane operations
   • Access, interpret and apply crane operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and safety information before proceeding
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Coordinate activities prior to commencement of and during operations
2. Operate non-slewing crane
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shut-down procedures
   • Position crane safely prior to commencement of lift operations
   • Use crane controls and functions to lift and position loads or personnel
   • Identify, address and report in writing monitoring systems and alarms
   • Identify and follow procedures in hazardous and emergency situations
   • Interpret signals
3. Travel crane
   • Plan a firm and level route for the crane travel
   • Identify and control hazards along the route
   • Travel the crane in accordance with Australian Standards, manufacturer’s instructions and site requirements
4. Perform multiple crane lift
   • Obtain approval to perform a multiple crane lift from the appropriate statutory authority
   • Plan multiple crane lift and obtain approval for lifting plan by an authorised person
   • Perform the multiple crane lift under the supervision of an authorised person
5. Perform crane operator maintenance
   • Inspect non-slewing crane and report verbally or in writing or repair faults
   • Perform routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks
   • Perform minor maintenance
   • Support operator in preparing and carrying out major maintenance tasks
   • Process written records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of non-slewing crane operations including:

planning and preparing to operate the non-slewing crane

identify, address and report, verbally or in writing, monitoring systems and alarms

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of non-slewing cranes that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others

performing multiple crane lifts under the supervision of an authorised person

supporting operators in carrying out major maintenance tasks

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of conducting non-slewing crane operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

operating the non-slewing crane

carrying out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shut-down procedures

identifying and interpreting signals

performing servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting non-slewing crane operations through:

National Standard for High Risk Work

non-slewing crane other than gantry crane equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

basic geological and survey data related to non-slewing cranes other than gantry cranes

basic rigging and slinging methods

hand and whistle signals

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