This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to the use of cranes to shift loads including Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes and Marine Orders

Focus of operation of work systems equipment management and site operating systems for using boom cranes to shift loads

Problems that may occur when using cranes to shift loads and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Relevant safety codes and emergency procedures

Requirements for safe working load SWL and working load limit WLL of cranes

Service and maintenance schedule requirements for lifting equipment

Types of boom cranes used to shift loads in terminalswharves their applications and procedures and precautions for their use

Workplace procedures and policies for using cranes to shift loads

Workplace procedures for multiple crane dual crane and heavy lift operations

Required skills

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Apply effective eyehand coordination to operational tasks

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when shifting loads using cranes

Communicate effectively with others when shifting loads using cranes

Complete documentation related to shifting loads using cranes

Estimate size shape and special requirements of loads

Identify cargo container and goods coding Australian Dangerous Goods ADG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels

Identify select and use relevant equipment processes and procedures when using cranes to shift loads

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when shifting loads using cranes

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Monitor performance of crane and its equipment and take appropriate action where required

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Promptly report andor rectify identified problems faults or malfunctions that may occur when shifting loads using cranes in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and labels relevant to shifting loads using cranes

Receive acknowledge and send messages using appropriate communications equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHSOHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when shifting loads using cranes

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Work may be conducted in:

Cargo/freight may include:

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Personnel in work area may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Simultaneous crane operations include:

Dual crane operations include:

Non routine crane lifts may include: