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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Check work area
  2. Work area is checked to ensure area is in accordance with relevant safety codes and national standards
  3. Unsafe work areas are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
  4. Check cargo
  5. Cargo/containers are checked to ensure they are safe to handle in accordance with national standards and industry safety codes
  6. Unsafe or damaged cargo is identified and reported to appropriate personnel
  7. Interpret and provide directions
  8. Directions are provided using the required communications technology/mode
  9. Directions are confirmed to ensure any unclear instructions are checked and clarified with relevant staff
  10. Anticipate cargo transfer sequence
  11. Cargo transfer sequence is anticipated to ensure compliance with operating procedures and safe and efficient transfer operations
  12. Cargo sequence is anticipated by referral to ship stowage plans/required sheets
  13. Direct crane operators and transfer loads
  14. Crane operators are directed to work locations to ensure cargo/containers are transferred in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  15. Crane drivers are immediately alerted to unsafe conditions, safety incidents and emergencies in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying basic fatigue management techniques

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others when directing crane operations

completing relevant documentation

dealing with internal and external customers in small, medium and large worksites

estimating the size, shape and special requirements of loads

identifying cargo, container and goods, coding, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) markings and emergency information panels

identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment, processes and procedures

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, labels and signs

receiving, acknowledging, sending messages and giving signals using required communications equipment and protocols while directing crane operations

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working collaboratively with others when directing crane operations

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to crane operations, including the ADG and IMDG Codes

cargo marking and numbering systems

focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for crane operations

problems that may occur during crane operations and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

relevant handling and safety codes

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines required

requirements for safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL) of cranes

types of cranes used to transfer loads at transport, rail or shipping terminals or wharves, their application and the regulations, procedures and precautions for their operation

workplace procedures and policies for directing crane operations.