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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan work
   • Potential workplace hazards are identified
   • Hazard prevention/control measures are identified consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
   • Weight of load is identified and estimated in consultation with relevant personnel
   • Crane is appropriate to the load/s and workplace conditions
   • Appropriate path for moving load/s in work area is inspected and determined
   • Appropriate communications methods are identified with relevant personnel
2. Conduct routine checks
   • Crane is visually checked for any damage or defects
   • Crane is accessed in a safe manner
   • 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 noise
   • 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. Set up crane
   • Ground suitability is checked
   • Crane is driven to work area in accordance with procedures
   • Crane is positioned for work application and stability in accordance with procedures
   • Appropriate crane configuration for work task is determined as required, in accordance with procedures
   • Boom/jib and counterweight configuration data is input into the crane computer as required
   • Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to work area in accordance with procedures
   • All communications equipment is tested for functionality
4. Transfer load
   • Lifts are determined within the capacity of the crane
   • Boom/jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from relevant 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 the appropriate standard
   • All required communications signals are correctly interpreted 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 crane stability
   • Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with procedures
5. 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
6. Shut down and secure crane
   • Crane boom/jib and equipment are stowed and secured as required in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
   • Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required
   • Outriggers/stabilisers are stowed and secured in accordance with procedures
   • Crane is shut down in accordance with procedures
   • Plates or packing are stowed and secured
   • 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 slewing mobile crane up to 20 tonnes 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: boom/jib as low as possible boom/jib in line with crane carrying load near to ground surface gently accelerating and braking (to minimise load swing) facing load uphill minimum boom/jib length 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 using safety observer inside exclusion zone safety tags on electrical switches/isolators 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 written instructions whistles completing the pre-operational check, positioning, stabilising, set up, operation, post-operational checks of a mobile crane including all functions to their maximum extension in lifting and moving loads to the safe working rated capacity of a slewing mobile crane up to 20 tonne capacity in conjunction with other relevant personnel complying with WHS/OHS licensing legislation loading data into crane computer as required and checking operation to accurately reflect crane configuration operating a slewing mobile crane up to 20 tonne capacity to lift and move loads to the safe working rated capacity while applying relevant crane movements including: boom/jib up and down operation of outriggers/stabilisers raise and lower hoist slew boom/jib telescope in and out travel receiving and interpreting workplace instructions, safety information, emergency procedures recording and maintaining accurate information relating to crane operations shutting down a slewing mobile crane up to 20 tonnes capacity in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures including: idling engine to stabilise temperature locking and securing cabin as required positioning/securing boom/jib removing key from ignition as required retracting boom/jib retracting hoist rope and hook block retracting outriggers/stabilisers securing crane for travel turning off engine as required stabilising a slewing mobile crane by: correctly positioning plates or packing deploying outriggers establishing correct size plates or packing test-lifting load just clear of the 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 including: boom/jib counterweights fly-jib using communications signals including: stop – hand stop – whistle hoist up – hand hoist up – whistle hoist down – hand hoist up – whistle luff boom down – hand luff boom up – hand luff boom up – whistle telescope out – hand telescope out – whistle telescope in – hand telescope in – whistle slew left – hand slew left – whistle slew right – hand slew right – whistle travel – 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 and measuring loads Australian and industry standards relevant to operating a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the crane class crane rated capacity and lifting gear working load limits (including use of crane load charts) ground suitability including: backfilled ground bitumen concrete hard compacted soil rock rough uneven ground soft soils hazards including: environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc.) ground stability (e.g. ground condition, recently filled trenches, slopes) insufficient lighting obstacles or obstruction other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials) overhead hazards (e.g. electric lines, service pipes) traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, other plant) unusual or difficult terrains hierarchy of hazard identification and control: elimination substitution isolation engineering controls administrative controls personal protective equipment (PPE) mobile slewing crane characteristics and capabilities to allow crane configuration to suit a range of loads organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting operations for the crane class procedures for recording, reporting and maintaining workplace records and information risks associated with overhead electric lines/electrical cables, wind, erection, pack up and crane stability, ground conditions, crane tipping and demolition sites systematic process of eliminating or reducing risk to personnel and property through the application of controls typical routine problems encountered in the process and with equipment, and adjustments required for correction.

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