Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Prepare for transfer of load

1.1

Working area is prepared and maintained in accordance with national standards and safety codes and workplace operating procedures

1.2

Unsafe work practices and/or faulty equipment are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Correct personal protective equipment is identified and worn

2

Assess lifting requirements

2.1

Work operations plan is examined and requirements for the lift identified including job method and sequence, control measures and safety procedures

2.2

Coordination requirements with other site personnel are confirmed

2.3

The mass, dimensions and centre of gravity of the load are determined

2.4

Appropriate lifting gear/equipment/packing, including slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts, spreaders etc. is selected (from safety charts and SWL/WLL tags), assembled and checked for serviceability

2.5

Damaged or worn items are tagged, rejected and reported to appropriate personnel for follow-up action

3

Secure load

3.1

Lifting/anchorage points are correctly identified

3.2

Lifting gear/equipment/packing is connected to the load, and load is secured to lifting device in accordance with workplace and manufacturers specifications, guidelines and regulatory requirements

3.3

Load is lifted and suspended off the lifting plane and checked to ensure it is appropriately rigged and secured

3.4

Corrective action is undertaken where preliminary lift assessment reveals unacceptable operational situation

3.5

Tag lines are fixed to load in accordance with work operation plan and/or, in consultation with other personnel, where required due to wind conditions and site hazards/obstacles

4

Detach load

4.1

Slinging attachments are released from load ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to workplace operating procedures

4.2

Damage to load/site is identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Lifting gear/equipment/packing is maintained and stored in accordance with workplace and manufacturers specifications, guidelines and regulatory requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements pertaining to rigging of loads during mobile crane operations

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

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

Operational procedures for crane crews

Requirements for Safe Working Load (SWL) or Working Load Limit (WLL)

Prioritising and multi-tasking work

Workplace procedures concerning the rigging of loads during mobile crane operations

Problems that may arise when rigging a load during mobile crane operations and actions that should be taken to prevent or solve them

Focus of operation of work systems and equipment

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when rigging a load during mobile crane operations

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the rigging of a load during mobile crane operations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when rigging a load during mobile crane operations

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 occur when rigging a load during mobile crane operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may arise when rigging a load during mobile crane operations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the rigging of a load as part of mobile crane operations

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

Identify and correctly use equipment, processes and procedures

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

Monitor condition and performance of gear and equipment and take appropriate action where required

Service gear and equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

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 and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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 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/or equipment, and/or

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

day or night

in a variety of weather conditions

Environment may include movement of:

equipment

goods

materials

vehicular traffic

Customers may be:

internal or external

Mobile crane may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including:

construction and demolition

manufacturing

waterfront

mining

primary industry

utilities (electricity, gas, water)

arboricultural

swimming pool

quarrying

Hazards may include:

power lines

noise, light, energy sources

overhead service lines

surrounding buildings, structures, facilities

underground services

obstructions

uneven or unstable ground and recently filled trenches

stationary and moving machinery and equipment

hazardous or dangerous materials

traffic hazards and congestion

Hazard management is:

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

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

management

union representatives

clients

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Loads to be shifted are:

rigged and secured in accordance with workplace and regulatory standards/codes of practice

Requirements for access and/or lift may include:

site restrictions and procedures

authorities and permits

hours of operation

induction

slings, chains, nets, brackets and other specialised lifting equipment

noise restrictions

personal protective equipment

support trucks

additional gear and equipment

communications equipment

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

sunscreen, sunglasses and 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

site procedures

Documentation/records may include:

operations manuals including load charts and crane and rigging manuals

Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)

lifting gear safety charts

induction documentation

competency standards and training materials

job specifications and procedures

manufacturers specifications

workplace operating procedures and policies

supplier and/or client instructions

communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications

material safety data sheets

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:

workplace agreements and awards

occupational health and safety procedures

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

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

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation