This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

Accurately record and maintain information relating to crane operations

Use communication techniques in the workplace including hand signals whistles and twoway radios

Use interpersonal communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel

Operate crane including all functions to their maximum extension in the loading and unloading of loads to the safe working rated capacity of the crane in conjunction with other associated personnel

Use of lifting equipment and basic slinging techniques suitable for the loads to be loadedunloaded as defined by workplace procedures

Apply risk assessment and hazard control strategies including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the vehicle loading crane particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables ground conditions and vehicle tipping

Use and interpret crane manufacturers specifications and data including load charts to enable the vehicle loading crane to be configured for the load

Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

Assessment of ground conditions to confirm that the site is suitable eg firm level and safe to operate the crane

Awareness of the boomjib movements and particularly the safe positioning of the operator for any lift

Commonwealth state or territory OHampS legislation standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the crane class

Use of lifting equipment and basic slinging techniques suitable for the loads to be loadedunloaded as defined by workplace procedures

Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control

Level of literacy to be able to read and comprehend manufacturers instructions procedures and safety signs

Organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for conducting operations for the crane class

Procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Typical routine problems encountered in the process and with equipment and adjustments required for correction

Crane characteristics and capabilities to allow the configuration of the crane to suit the range of loads

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

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, , the range statement and the assessment guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work

Stateterritory OHampS regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment for this unit which have been endorsed by the national body responsible for OHampS matters

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

Compliance with OHampS licensing legislation

Communicate and work safely with others in the work area

Assessment of ground conditions to confirm that the site is suitable eg firm level and safe to operate the vehicle loading crane

Risk assessment and hazard control strategies including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the vehicle loading crane particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables ground conditions wind pedestrians and tipping

Set up position stabilise and operate a vehicle loading crane including all functions to their maximum extension in the loading and unloading of loads to the safe working rated capacity

Move loads from the vehicle to the ground andor ground to the vehicle as described in the endorsed assessment tool

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

Use of lifting equipment and basic slinging techniques suitable for the loads to be loadedunloaded as defined in the workplace procedures

Awareness of the boomjib movements and particularly the safe positioning of the operator for any lift

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of the safe and effective application of knowledge and skill to workplace tasks performance must be undertaken using the endorsed Assessment Instrument

Assessment of performance must be undertaken either in the workplace or in a realistically simulated workplace setting

Assessors must ensure that the assessment in the workplace is organised to ensure that all the required equipment and materials and a suitable working area is made available to suit the assessment and the workplace

Assessment must occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with appropriate standard requirements

Applicants must have access to

Personal Protective Equipment PPE for the purpose of the Performance Assessment

appropriate vehicle loading crane metre tonne or more and associated equipment in safe condition

appropriate lifting gear in safe condition

Suitable loads as specified by the endorsed Assessment Instrument

communication equipment eg twoway radios whistles etc

other associated personnel to sling and direct the loads

Method of assessment

Assessment must be conducted using the endorsed Assessment Instruments These Instruments provide advice on their application

The use of simulators in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable

Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Guidance information for assessment

Further information about endorsed Assessment Instruments may be obtained from stateterritory OHampS regulators

Hazards

Hazard control measures

Appropriate standards

Associated personnel

Lifting equipment

Crane

Appropriate

Communication method

Signage and labels

Procedures

Controls

Service logbook

Crane safety devices

Communication equipment

Ground suitability

Stability

Hazard prevention/control measures

Load destination

Defined techniques

Test lift

Relevant crane movements

Communication signals

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations

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