Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIB3015A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake site inspection

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIB3015A - Undertake site inspection
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake a site inspection in preparation for a lift requiring a mobile crane, including arranging the site inspection, clarifying customer requirements, defining job requirements and completing necessary records. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the licence/permit requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities pertaining to mobile crane operations and safety.Work is performed with general supervision, with some accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. It involves the application of routine principles and procedures to conduct of site inspections prior to mobile crane lifts in a variety of operational contexts.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Arrange site inspection
  • Available information about customer requirements is obtained from relevant personnel
  • Need for site inspection is confirmed through appropriate questioning and discussion
  • Mutually acceptable meeting time is arranged with customer
  • Full customer details are recorded according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Clarify customer requirements
  • Customer needs and perception of job are clearly established through appropriate questioning and discussion
  • Alternative job methods are suggested where applicable and a safe and cost effective method negotiated with the customer
  • Clients ability to provide any necessary competent personnel is ascertained
       
Element: Define job requirements
  • Information regarding load and movement requirements is accessed and any necessary measurements are taken to enable accurate estimation of job requirements
  • Specific scheduling needs are ascertained taking into account legislative and customer requirements
  • Information from site inspection and customer is used to identify hazards and contingencies
  • Specific site and job requirements are identified
  • Lift study is arranged as required to provide additional information or meet customer expectations
  • Necessity to be on site during lift is assessed in line with workplace policy taking into consideration complexity of job, potential hazards and expertise of available personnel
  • Need for permits/authorisations is determined
       
Element: Complete records
  • Required records are updated accurately, legibly and promptly according to workplace procedures
  • Records include all relevant information about the job
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements pertaining to mobile crane operation and safety

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Mobile crane applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

Site inspection procedures and protocols

Operational procedures for crane crews for the conduct of a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane

Guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and equipment

Focus of operation of work systems and equipment

Application of relevant agreements, codes of practice or other legislative requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when conducting a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane

Work collaboratively with others when conducting a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Prioritise and multi-task work

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may be identified when conducting a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may occur when conducting a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Identify and correctly use equipment, processes and procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

day or night

in a variety of weather conditions

Environment may include:

movement of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic

Customers may be:

internal or external

Mobile crane may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including:

construction and demolition

manufacturing

waterfront

mining

primary industry

utilities (electricity, gas, water)

arboricultural

swimming pool

quarrying

Sites may include:

building and construction sites

demolition sites

wharves

tree lopping/removal sites

mining sites

Hazards may include:

power lines

noise, light, energy sources

overhead service lines

surrounding buildings, structures, facilities

underground services

obstructions

uneven or unstable ground and recently filled trenches

stationary and moving machinery and equipment

hazardous or dangerous materials

traffic hazards and congestion

other vehicles and personnel

Hazard management is:

consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

management

union representatives

clients

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Requirements for access and/or lift may include:

site restrictions and procedures

authorities and permits

hours of operation

induction processes

slings, chains, nets, brackets and other specialised lifting equipment

noise restrictions

personal protective equipment

support trucks

additional gear and equipment

communications equipment

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Documentation/records may include:

site plan

Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)

operations manuals including load charts and crane and rigging manuals

induction documentation

competency standards and training materials

job specifications and procedures

manufacturers specifications

workplace operating procedures and policies

supplier and/or client instructions

communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications

personal and work area work procedures and practices

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:

workplace agreements and awards

occupational health&safety procedures

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state/territory regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to mobile cranes

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Available information about customer requirements is obtained from relevant personnel 
Need for site inspection is confirmed through appropriate questioning and discussion 
Mutually acceptable meeting time is arranged with customer 
Full customer details are recorded according to workplace procedures 
Customer needs and perception of job are clearly established through appropriate questioning and discussion 
Alternative job methods are suggested where applicable and a safe and cost effective method negotiated with the customer 
Clients ability to provide any necessary competent personnel is ascertained 
Information regarding load and movement requirements is accessed and any necessary measurements are taken to enable accurate estimation of job requirements 
Specific scheduling needs are ascertained taking into account legislative and customer requirements 
Information from site inspection and customer is used to identify hazards and contingencies 
Specific site and job requirements are identified 
Lift study is arranged as required to provide additional information or meet customer expectations 
Necessity to be on site during lift is assessed in line with workplace policy taking into consideration complexity of job, potential hazards and expertise of available personnel 
Need for permits/authorisations is determined 
Required records are updated accurately, legibly and promptly according to workplace procedures 
Records include all relevant information about the job 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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