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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan work
  2. Conduct routine checks
  3. Set up cane
  4. Transfer load
  5. Mobile load
  6. 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 crane operations

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

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

Load data into crane computer where fitted and check operation to accurately reflect the crane configuration

Operate a slewing mobile crane t up to t capacity for the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel

Apply risk assessment and hazard control strategies including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the crane particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables wind erection pack up and crane stability

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

Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads

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

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

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

Mobile slewing crane operating techniques

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

Rated capacity and working load limits including use of crane load charts

Typical routine problems encountered in the process and with 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

Effectively 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 ground conditions crane tipping and demolition sites

Effectively complete the preoperational check positioning stabilising set up operation postoperational checks of a mobile crane including all functions to their maximum extension in the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity of the mobile crane up to tonne 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 slewing mobile crane tonne up to tonne 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 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 circumstances 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, recently filled trenches, slopes)

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

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

insufficient lighting

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

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 standard

May include:

codes of practice (mobile crane)

legislation

Australian standards

manufacturer's specifications

industry standards (where applicable)

Associated personnel

May include but not limited to:

riggers

doggers

Appropriate

May include but not limited to:

crane capabilities

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

Crane

May include a boom or jib, which is capable of being slewed (up to 60 tonnes capacity)

The slewing mobile crane up to 60 tonnes classification encompasses the requirements for the up to 20 tonnes classification

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:

luffing levers

hoisting and lowering levers

slewing levers including brake

boom extension levers (where fitted)

Service logbook

May include but not limited to:

any logbook

service book

history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept

Crane safety devices

May include but not limited to:

horns/sirens

audible and visual reversing devices

operator restraint devices

lights

Communication equipment

May include but not limited to:

fixed channel two-way radios

whistles

bells

buzzers

NB: where radio communication equipment is used the transmitting frequencies of the equipment must be selected to prevent interference to or from other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the crane

Ground suitability

May include but not limited to:

rough uneven ground

backfilled ground

soft soils

hard compacted soil

rock

bitumen

concrete

Stability

May include but not limited to:

deploying outriggers

establishing correct size plates or packing

correctly positioning plates or packing

Crane configuration

May include but not be limited to:

boom/jib

fly-jib

counterweights

Hazard prevention/control measures

May include but not limited to:

safety tags on electrical switches/isolators

powerlines insulated

safety observer used inside exclusion zone

power disconnected

traffic barricades and control

pedestrian barricades

trench covers

movement of obstructions

personal protective equipment

adequate illumination

Test lift

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:

telescope in and out

boom/jib up and down

slew boom/jib

operation of outriggers/stabilisers

raise and lower hoist

travel

Communication signals

May include but not limited to:

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

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

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.)

Planned route

May include but not limited to:

unusual or difficult terrains

obstacles or obstructions

Best mobile practice

May include but not limited to:

minimum speed

gentle acceleration and braking (to minimise load swing)

minimum boom/jib length

carrying the load near to the ground surface

boom/jib in line with the crane

boom/jib as low as possible

load faces uphill

use of handheld taglines

Shut down

May include but not limited to:

retracting boom/jib

retracting hoist rope and hook block

positioning/securing boom/jib

retracting outriggers/stabilisers

idling engine to stabilise temperature

turning off engine (where applicable)

removing key from ignition (where applicable)

locking and securing cabin (where applicable)