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

TLIF3084A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow mobile crane safety procedures

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIF3084A - Follow mobile crane safety procedures
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow and apply mobile crane safety procedures and OH&S procedures when carrying out mobile crane operations. It includes identifying and following mobile crane and workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control, contributing to arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety, and completing all relevant safety 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 relevant mobile crane safety and workplace procedures and OH&S regulations and procedures.Mobile crane operations are performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of established mobile crane and workplace procedures, OH&S and hazard minimisation principles and procedures to the conduct of mobile crane operations.
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: Follow workplace and mobile crane safety procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • Mobile crane and workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are known and followed
  • Mobile crane and workplace procedures for OH&S and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are accurately followed
  • Mobile crane hazards and site hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment
  • Safety regulations and established mobile crane and workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to mobile crane operations
  • Where relevant, procedures and precautions necessary for entry into confined spaces in the workplace are correctly followed
  • Personal protection clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures
  • Established mobile crane and workplace emergency and contingency plans are followed in the event of an emergency
       
Element: Contribute to arrangements for management of mobile crane safety procedures and occupational health and safety
  • Mobile crane safety hazards and OH&S issues are identified and raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation
  • Contributions to OH&S management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation
  • Participative arrangements for mobile crane safety procedures and OH&S management in the workplace are contributed to within relevant workplace procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies
       
Element: Complete workplace and occupational health and safety records
  • Mobile crane and OH&S records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • OH&S records and legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and diseases are followed
       


Evidence Required

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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, mobile crane safety procedures and workplace procedures

procedures for identifying mobile crane safety hazards and OH&S issues

appropriate action to report identified mobile crane and site hazards in the workplace to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment

mobile crane and OH&S recording procedures in accordance with workplace requirements

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

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

Practical assessment must occur:

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

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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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 mobile crane safety procedures

Relevant OH&S procedures and guidelines

Risks associated with mobile cranes, and related precautions to control the risk

Risks associated with multiple crane operations

Hazards associated with crane operations on a demolition site

Hazards associated with mobile crane operations on a construction site

Lifting personnel using a workcage/workbox

Reporting procedures in regard to unsafe situations, fire hazards, broken or damaged equipment or fittings, sickness and accidents

Location and use of safety alarms, emergency shut-off systems, emergency communication systems

Signs and signals used for warnings

Terms used in material safety data sheets (where relevant)

HAZCHEM symbols and implications for safe work and storage

Storage and use of hazardous substances

Handling of broken or damaged equipment

Manual and mechanically assisted lifting and load shifting procedures

Transport requirements for goods within workplace

Mobile crane and workplace emergency and evacuation procedures

Housekeeping standards and procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when following mobile crane and OH&S procedures

Read and comprehend simple statements in English

Read and interpret relevant safety-related information including safety labels, instructions for safe work, relevant material safety data sheets, mobile crane and workplace procedures and codes of practice

Identify containers and goods coding, ADG and IMDG markings and, where applicable, emergency information panels

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to mobile crane procedures and OH&S in the workplace

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Estimate the size, shape and special requirements of loads

Work collaboratively with others when following procedures

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may arise when following mobile crane and OH&S procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when following mobile crane and OH&S procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during mobile crane operations and workplace activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

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

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.

The operations may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

using multiple cranes

using a workcage/workbox

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

demolition sites

construction site

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Workplace hazards may include:

chemicals and other harmful substances

electrical and other overhead services

movements of equipment, goods, vehicles

toxic substances

damaged packing material and containers

broken and damaged equipment

inflammable materials and fire hazards

lifting practices

waste management and disposal

extremes in weather conditions

lighting levels

floor surfaces

water hazards

traffic flows, vehicle and equipment operation

a range of storage areas

Personnel in the work area may include:

workplace personnel

site visitors

OH&S specialists

union representatives

contractors

official representatives

Participative arrangements may include:

formal and informal meetings which deal with OH&S issues

toolbox talks

workplace OH&S committees

other committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasing

OH&S representatives

suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by staff

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

electronic data interchange (EDI)

fax

email

internet

radio/hand or whistle signals

Designated personnel may include:

workplace personnel

supervisors

dogman/rigger

team leaders

management

occupational health and safety personnel

other persons authorised or nominated by the organisation

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

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

Information/documents may include:

OH&S regulations

mobile crane safety procedures

workplace OH&S procedures and policies

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

ADG Code and material safety data sheets (where relevant)

policies and procedures for entry and work in confined spaces

manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipment

supplier and/or client instructions

emergency procedures

regulations and policies concerning noise, smoking, work station ergonomics and other critical OH&S issues

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

Regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation and safety codes, including manual handling, noise, confined spaces, smoking, workplace ergonomics, etc.

mobile crane codes of practice

Australian Standards

general duty of care under OH&S legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

dangerous goods regulations

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Mobile crane and workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are known and followed 
Mobile crane and workplace procedures for OH&S and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are accurately followed 
Mobile crane hazards and site hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment 
Safety regulations and established mobile crane and workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to mobile crane operations 
Where relevant, procedures and precautions necessary for entry into confined spaces in the workplace are correctly followed 
Personal protection clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures 
Established mobile crane and workplace emergency and contingency plans are followed in the event of an emergency 
Mobile crane safety hazards and OH&S issues are identified and raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation 
Contributions to OH&S management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation 
Participative arrangements for mobile crane safety procedures and OH&S management in the workplace are contributed to within relevant workplace procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies 
Mobile crane and OH&S records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements 
OH&S records and legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and diseases are followed 

Forms

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