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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan work
   • Potential workplace hazards are identified
   • Hazard control measures are identified in consultation with appropriate personnel consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
   • Weight of load is identified and estimated in consultation with associated personnel
   • Crane appropriate to load/s and workplace conditions is identified
   • Appropriate path for moving loads in work area is determined
   • Appropriate communications methods are identified in consultation with appropriate personnel
2. Conduct routine checks
   • Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to work area in accordance with procedures in consultation with associated personnel
   • Crane is accessed in safe manner
   • Crane is visually checked for any damage or defects
   • All signage and labels are checked to ensure they are visible and legible in accordance with the appropriate standard
   • Routine pre-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
   • All controls are located and identified
   • Crane service logbook is checked for compliance
   • Crane is started in accordance with procedures and is checked for any abnormal noises
   • All crane safety devices are tested in accordance with procedures
   • Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
   • All communications equipment is checked for serviceability
   • All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken
3. Transfer load
   • Lifts are confirmed to be within crane capacity in consultation with associated personnel
   • Boom/jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from associated personnel
   • Test lift is carried out in accordance with procedures to allow for checks to be safely made, in consultation with relevant personnel
   • Loads are transferred using all relevant crane movements in accordance with procedures and appropriate standards
   • All required communications signals are interpreted correctly in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
   • Crane is operated in accordance with procedures
   • Load movement is monitored constantly, to ensure safety of personnel and load, and structural stability
   • Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with procedures
4. Mobile load
   • Suitability of planned route for crane is checked in accordance with procedures
   • Crane is configured to mobile load in accordance with procedures
   • Load is moved using best mobile practice in accordance with the appropriate standard
5. Shut down and secure crane
   • Crane is placed in weathervane mode as required in accordance with procedures
   • Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required
   • Crane and equipment are secured correctly in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
   • Crane is shut down in accordance with procedures
   • Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
   • All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must provide evidence of safely operating a portal boom crane and satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills requirements of the unit on at least one occasion including:

applying appropriate mathematical procedures to estimate loads applying best mobile practice including: carrying load near to the ground surface (where practical) gently accelerating and braking (to minimise load swing) minimum boom/jib radius minimum speed using handheld taglines applying hazard prevention/control measures including: adequate illumination disconnected power insulated electric lines moving obstructions pedestrian barricades personal protective equipment safety tags on electrical switches/isolators using safety observer inside exclusion zone traffic barricades and control trench covers applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies, including hierarchy of control as applied to positioning and safely operating a crane applying risk assessment and management procedures communicating with other workplace personnel through: appropriate worksite protocols bells buzzers listening making and interpreting hand signals questioning to confirm understanding signage two-way radios verbal and non-verbal language whistles written instructions complying with WHS/OHS licensing legislation loading data into crane computer as required and checking operation to accurately reflect crane configuration operating a portal boom crane including all functions to their maximum for lifting and moving loads to the safe working rated capacity while applying relevant crane movements including: hoisting luffing mobiling slewing receiving and interpreting workplace instructions, safety information, emergency procedures recording and maintaining accurate information relating to crane operations shutting down a portal boom crane in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures including: applying motion locks and brakes are applied applying weathervane mode as required idling engine to stabilise temperature locking and securing cabin as required raising boom/jib to clear buildings, structures and vessels as required removing key from ignition retracting hoist rope and hook block turning off engine test-lifting load just clear of lifting plane to ensure: adjustments to slinging can be made in a safe manner all crane equipment is functioning properly load measuring equipment can be used to verify calculated weight of load loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung near capacity loads do not overload crane using and interpreting crane manufacturer specifications and data, including load charts to enable crane to be configured for load using communications signals including: stop – hand stop – whistle hoist up – hand hoist up – whistle hoist down – hand hoist down – whistle luff boom down – hand luff boom down – whistle luff boom up – hand luff boom up – whistle slew left – hand slew left – whistle slew right – hand slew right – whistle mobile – hand verifying problems and equipment faults, and applying appropriate response procedures to unplanned and/or unsafe situations including: environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc.) failure/loss of control (e.g. brakes and steering) failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system) obstacles and obstructions unusual or difficult terrains.

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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:

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating loads Australian and industry standards relevant to operating a portal boom crane Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the crane class hazards including: environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms) ground stability (e.g. ground condition or slopes for load placement) insufficient lighting other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials) overhead hazards (e.g. electric lines, service pipes) traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant) hierarchy of hazard identification and control: elimination substitution isolation engineering controls administrative controls personal protective equipment (PPE) organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting operations for the crane class portal boom crane characteristics and capabilities to allow crane configuration to suit the range of loads procedures for recording, reporting and maintaining workplace records and information rated capacity and working load limits (including use of crane load charts) risks associated with overhead electric lines/electrical cables, access to cabin, other vehicles and clear access while travelling systematic process of eliminating or reducing risk to personnel and property through the application of controls typical routine problems encountered operating crane and equipment, and adjustments required for correction.

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