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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for gantry/overhead crane operations
   • Access, interpret and apply crane operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement and throughout operations
2. Operate gantry/overhead crane
   • Prepare load for lift in accordance with crane limitations and rigging requirements
   • Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
   • Confirm the work area hazards are removed or controlled prior to commencing the lift
   • Interpret signals in accordance with AS2550
   • Operate controls to lift, transfer and lower loads
   • Monitor lift operations and ensure compliance
3. Perform gantry/overhead crane operator maintenance
   • Inspect crane for faults
   • Perform routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping 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 completion of the operation of a gantry or overhead crane including:

planning and preparing for operating the gantry or overhead crane

performing crane inspection and fault finding

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of a gantry or overhead crane that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to coordinate activities with others

maintaining all written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of operating a gantry or overhead crane that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

performing pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operating crane controls to lift, transfer and lower loads

completing maintenance operations, including:

inspection of gantry or overhead crane

performing operational servicing and lubrication

calculating volume and weights

disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a gantry or overhead crane:

accessing and applying the National Standard for High Risk Work

identifying crane equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

accessing, interpreting and applying technical crane information

applying fault finding techniques

identifying, interpreting and using hand and whistle signals

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