ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan for dogging

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements and safety information before proceeding

1.3. Develop a preliminary dogging plan and site sketch taking account of essential information

1.4. Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the load designer and other persons as appropriate

1.5. Confirm hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment and identify and check measures to eliminate or control these hazards with appropriate parties

1.6. Finalise and confirm dogging plan, including the scheduling of required resources, as meeting the applicable standards and codes

1.7. Identify and implement and signage or barricading requirements

2. Prepare for dogging

2.1. Identify, select, inspect, and verify as serviceable dogging equipment, materials and tools required for the plan

2.2. Label for repair or destroy unserviceable equipment, materials and tools

2.3. Communicate job sequencing schedule with team members to ensure coordination

2.4. Calculate load mass and centre of gravity using load charts and standard calculations

2.5. Calculate load in slings and equipment to suit job requirements

3. Move loads

3.1. Perform load moving in accordance with the plan and acceptable safe work practices, standards and codes and specifications

3.2. Perform work safely at heights, within uncompleted structures and/or in confined and enclosed spaces

3.3. Connect lifting gear to load

3.4. Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment in accordance with relevant standards

3.5. Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support appropriate to the task

3.6. Follow appropriate designer's specifications during the placement and securing of the load

3.7. Direct load to landing position using communication compliant with Australian standards and site procedures

4. Clean up

4.1. Dismantle and inspect load shifting equipment

4.2. Clear work area of materials by disposing, reusing or recycling

4.3. Check, clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.4. Work completion procedures are applied and relevant personnel notified that work is finished

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to perform dogging:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for performing dogging

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

maintain equipment records

apply eye-hand coordination

use hand and power tools

identify hazards

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to perform dogging:

relevant Acts, regulations and code of practice

designs and functions of lifting equipment

signalling methods and communications

appropriate national certification standards

site and equipment safety requirements

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures

hand and whistle signals

potential hazards

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

Overview of assessment

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions to perform dogging

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the performance of dogging

working with others to undertake and perform dogging that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of dogging that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and perform dogging

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

management plans

relevant OHS policy

relevant code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working procedures (or equivalents)

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirement and safety information and procedures may include:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

relevant legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

relevant OHS policy

relevant code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working or job procedures (or equivalents)

work briefings including:

site plans and drawings

work specifications

basic working plans

material schedules

confirmed mass and dimensions of loads

capacities and availability of load shifting equipment

Preliminary dogging plan may include:

confirmed details of dogging requirements

confirmed dimensions

site access and egress

suitability and availability of materials

tools and equipment

identification of potential hazards

probable control measures

identification of site coordination requirements

Equipment may include:

slings

ropes

shackles

eye bolts

spreader beams

tools and equipment are to include:

brick cages

personnel cages

kibbles

rubbish bins

spreader bars and beams

rescue cages