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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan work
  2. Conduct routine checks
  3. Transfer loads
  4. Shut down and secure crane

Required Skills

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

Required skills

Accurately record and maintain information relating to bridge and gantry crane operations

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

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

Operate a bridge and gantry crane including all functions to their maximum for the lifting and moving of loads to the maximum rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel

Apply risk assessment and hazard control strategies including hierarchy of control as applied to the safe operation of the crane particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables access to cabin vehicles and clear access whilst travelling

Use and interpret crane manufacturers specifications and data including maximum load to ensure the crane is not overloaded

Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

Bridge and gantry crane characteristics

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

Emergency procedures including escape routes

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

Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control

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 operation of the crane and equipment and adjustments required for correction

Evidence Required

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

Risk assessment and management procedures particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables access to cabin other vehicles and clear access whilst travelling

Conduct of pre and postoperational checks of the bridge and gantry crane

Operation of a bridge and gantry crane including all functions to their maximum capacity in the lifting and moving of loads to the maximum rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

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 relevant appropriate standard requirements

Applicants must have access to

Personal Protective Equipment PPE for the purpose of the Performance Assessment

appropriate bridge and gantry crane and associated equipment 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 Instrument 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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Hazards

May include but not limited to:

ground stability (e.g. ground condition or slopes for load placement)

overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines, service pipes)

insufficient lighting

traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant)

environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)

other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials)

Hazard control measures

Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls

It includes the application of the hierarchy of control, the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk:

1 elimination

2 substitution

3 isolation

4 engineering control measures

5 using safe work practices

6 personal protective equipment

Appropriate standards

May include but not limited to:

codes of practice

legislation

Australian standards

manufacturer's specifications

industry standards (where applicable)

Associated personnel

May include but not limited to:

riggers

doggers

Crane

May include:

bridge crane, a bridge beam mounted at each end to an end carriage, capable of travelling along elevated runways and having one or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge

gantry crane, a bridge beam, supported at each end by legs mounted on end carriages, capable of travelling on supported surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not and which has a crab with one or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge

Bridge and gantry:

excluded are cranes of the type that are controlled from a location remote to a permanent cabin/control station on the crane and that have three or less powered operations, that is hoist raise and lower is one operation

Communication method

May include but not limited to:

verbal and non-verbal language

written instructions

signage

hand signals

listening

questioning to confirm understanding

appropriate worksite protocol

Signage and labels

May include but not limited to:

crane data plates/labels

load charts

crane decals

control labels

Procedures

May include but not limited to:

manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)

industry operating procedures

workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists)

Controls

May include but not limited to:

long travel levers

cross travel levers

hoisting and lowering levers

rotating hook levers (where applicable)

Service logbook

May include but not limited to:

any logbook

service book

history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept

Safety devices

May include but not limited to:

horns/sirens

audible and visual motion devices

operator restraint devices (where applicable)

lights

Communication equipment

May include but not limited to:

two-way radios

whistles

bells

buzzers

Hazard prevention/control measures

May include but not limited to:

safety tags on electrical switches/isolators

insulated powerlines

safety observer used inside exclusion zone

disconnected power

traffic barricades and controls

pedestrian controls

movement of obstructions

personal protective equipment

adequate illumination

Test lift means

The load is lifted just clear of the lifting plane to allow for checks to be safely made in consultation with associated personnel to ensure that:

near capacity loads do not overload the crane

loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung

load measuring equipment can be used to verify the calculated weight of the load

all crane equipment is functioning properly

adjustments to the slinging can be made in a safe manner

Relevant crane movements

May include but not limited to:

hoisting (raise and lower)

traversing (moving hoisting mechanisms along bridge)

travelling (at minimum speed, gentle acceleration and braking, to minimise load swing)

Communication signals

May include but not limited to:

stop - hand

stop - whistle

hoist up - hand

hoist up - whistle

hoist down - hand

hoist down - whistle

traverse - hand

travel - hand

creep - hand

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations

May include but not limited to:

failure/loss of control (e.g. brakes and steering)

failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system)

environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc.)

Shut down

May include but not limited to:

retracting hoist rope and hook block

travelling crane to park position

removing key from control panel (where applicable)

locking and securing cabin (where applicable)

isolating power to crane