ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Position and stabilise crane

1.1

Crane is directed to position in accordance with job plan, applicable Australian Standards, codes of practice and manufacturer specifications to ensure safe operation

1.2

Ground is checked to ensure it is firm enough to bear the load

1.3

Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used to adequately distribute load

1.4

Outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturer instructions, appropriate Australian Standard and other relevant statutory regulations

1.5

Outrigger packing is checked for adequacy prior to and after lift is taken

2

Assemble crane

2.1

Block is reeved in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.2

Counterweights are installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications

2.3

Attachments are set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.4

Qualified rigger is consulted and other personnel are assisted as necessary to ensure efficient and safe assembly and set-up of crane

2.5

Straight fly jibs and luffing fly jibs are assembled and fitted in accordance with manufacturer instructions

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying procedures for fitting attachments and fly jibs

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

dealing with internal and external customers

fitting fly jibs and attachments

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule and modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring condition of equipment

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working collaboratively with others

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

company work procedures for setting up and rigging a mobile crane at a worksite

hazard management strategies 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)

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

operational procedures for crane crews

operational work systems and equipment

procedures for fitting attachments and fly jibs

procedures for identifying and correctly using equipment, processes and procedures

relevant agreements, codes of practice or other legislative requirements

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements for mobile crane operations and rigging mobile cranes.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment of setting up and rigging a mobile crane for a lift must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions and involve the movement of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

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

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

state/territory road rules

state/territory WHS/OHS legislation

state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant materials, tools and equipment

personal protective clothing and equipment, including:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing.