Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control the lift and movement of a crane when the load is out of the crane operator’s view, in accordance with workplace principles, procedures and regulations.
It includes providing lift instructions to the crane operator using appropriate communication methods, monitoring the lift and placing and securing a load.
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant state/territory authority licence/permit requirements and regulations for operating mobile cranes up to and including 20 tonnes.
Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, and with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving prescribed outcomes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Provide lift instructions | 1.1 | Load movement is performed in accordance with planned hazard prevention and control measures in line with appropriate Australian standards, codes of practice, guidelines and manufacturer specifications |
1.2 | Agreed communication and signal methods are used to safely coordinate load movement | ||
1.3 | Clear, precise and concise verbal communication and signals are used | ||
1.4 | All relevant parameters are taken into account in instructions to ensure a safe, stable and smooth lift | ||
2 | Monitor lift | 2.1 | Load is constantly monitored to ensure it remains stable |
2.2 | Load conditions that may affect continuing stability are identified and monitored | ||
2.3 | Temporary bracing and/or load support is maintained until continuing stability is ensured | ||
2.4 | Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment | ||
2.5 | Site emergency procedures are followed | ||
3 | Place and secure load | 3.1 | Appropriate materials for fixing and anchoring the load are checked and selected in line with manufacturer specifications |
3.2 | Appropriate fixing methods are used to secure load in line with manufacturer specifications and guidelines | ||
3.3 | Temporary securing is installed where hazards and weather conditions may vary during the load movement | ||
Evidence of Performance
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 fatigue management knowledge and techniques applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures communicating effectively with others identifying and correctly using relevant equipment monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule and modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol planning own work, predicting consequences and identifying improvements prioritising and multi-tasking work reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, technical data, manuals and signs working collaboratively with others working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment. |
Evidence of Knowledge
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: |
communication systems used during a lift 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 work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements for mobile crane operations risks and hazards involved in mobile crane operations and associated action that can be taken to eliminate or minimise risks workplace procedures for controlling lifting and moving a mobile crane. |
Assessment Conditions
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 relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
D – Load Handling