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 operate a vehicle loading crane

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating a vehicle loading crane

apply vehicle loading crane operational safety requirements

access and interpret technical information relevant to the operation and maintenance of a vehicle loading crane

calculate volume weights

maintain equipment records

manage hand tools

diagnose problems associated with a vehicle loading crane

apply environmental constraints and procedures

dispose of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

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 operate a vehicle loading crane

nogo areas in the vicinity of vehicle loading cranes

never work under crane booms

crane hook location and movement

Australian standards related to loading cranes and lifting

site and equipment safety requirements

vehicle equipment characteristics technical capabilities and limitations associated with loading cranes

vehicle loading crane and other relevant operational procedures

vehicle loading crane and other relevant maintenance systems and procedures

basic geological and survey data knowledge relating to loading cranes

basic rigging and slinging requirements

hand and whistle signals related to loading crane operations

site environmental requirements and constraints

Hazchem relevant to loading cranes

quality requirements relating to loading crane operations

loading crane related plant tools and equipment types characteristics uses and limitations

crane preparation and operational techniques

processes for the calculation of load mass requirements

materials safety data sheet

plans drawings and specifications

safe handling and storage procedures

relevant acts regulations and code of practice

JSAssafe work method statements

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 operation of a vehicle loading crane

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of vehicle loading crane operation

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of a vehicle loading crane that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of vehicle crane operations that safely effectively and efficiently meets 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 the operation of a vehicle loading crane

Guidance information for assessment

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

Compliance documentation may include:

Work requirements may include:

Safety information and procedures may include:

Equipment may include:

Position vehicle may include:

Attachments may include:

No-go zones may include:

Environmental protection requirements may include:

Crane controls may include:

Load moving signals may include:

Crane operating hazards may include:

Operational servicing may include: