This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to lift and move a load using a non-slewing mobile crane or a slewing mobile crane, in a variety of operational contexts.

It includes operating mobile crane to complete job requirements, monitoring lift conditions, implementing shut-down procedures, packing up crane after operations and completing all required job records.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated high risk work licence requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines for mobile crane operations.

Work is performed with limited supervision and duty of care responsibility for self and others, in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Operate mobile crane

1.1

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

1.2

In ascent and descent to/from crane, correct use is made of means provided, in accordance with relevant codes of practice and workplace procedures

1.3

Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed in accordance with appropriate workplace procedures

1.4

Boom is positioned to ensure load to be lifted is plumbed under hook

1.5

Load is hoisted and lowered into position using crane movements, in accordance with appropriate workplace procedures

1.6

Crane controls are operated smoothly

1.7

Crane is shut down and secured during periods of non-operation, in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2

Monitor lift conditions

2.1

Load is constantly monitored to ensure load and structural stability

2.2

Conditions that may affect continuing stability of crane are identified and monitored

2.3

Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

2.4

Dogger is advised of new information that affects lift

2.5

Necessary changes to job plan are discussed and confirmed with rest of crew

2.6

Advice is sought from supervisor where there is doubt about correct response to unanticipated conditions, or conflict with customer request

2.7

Supervisor/allocator is advised of concerns about completing job within timeframe

3

Implement shut-down procedures

3.1

Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied

3.2

Crane is shut down using correct sequence of procedures in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

3.3

Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications

4

Pack up crane

4.1

Crane is de-rigged with other crane personnel in accordance with manufacturer instructions

4.2

All lifting equipment and crane components are checked in consultation with crane personnel for signs of deterioration or damage in accordance with appropriate Australian Standard

4.3

Damaged or worn equipment is segregated and reported to authorised person for testing/repair/destruction

4.4

Crane and equipment are correctly stowed and secured in accordance with manufacturer instructions and appropriate Australian Standard

5

Complete job records

5.1

Customer feedback is sought about satisfaction with completed job, and areas of concern are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2

Customer signature on job completion documentation is obtained

5.3

Required workplace records are updated accurately and promptly, and processed in accordance with workplace procedures

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

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

applying relevant high risk work legislation and workplace procedures

applying risk assessment and management procedures

calculating safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL)

communicating and working effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

effectively completing pre-operational checks, positioning, stabilising, set-up, post-operational checks of mobile crane

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring performance of equipment

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

operating crane, including all functions to their maximum extension, in lifting and moving a load

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

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

servicing equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

using load charts to determine crane limitations and/or required crane set-up

using mathematical procedures to determine load weight and lifting equipment required for lift.

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

communications systems used during a lift

hazard management, using the principle of hierarchy of control

high risk work licence requirements

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

operational work systems and equipment

problems that may occur during a lift, and associated action that can be taken to address these problems

relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements for mobile crane operation

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

risks and hazards involved in mobile crane operations, and associated action that can be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk

workplace procedures for operating a mobile crane at a worksite.

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 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.

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

mobile crane, of the type currently used in industry

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.