Work must be carried out in compliance with the licence/permit requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities pertaining to operations of mobile cranes up to and including 20 tonnes.

Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. It involves the application of routine principles, procedures and regulations to lift and move loads using slewing and non-slewing mobile cranes up to and including 20 tonnes in a variety of operational contexts.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Establishing agreed communications system

1.1 Forms of signals/communication conforming to Australian Standards and codes of practice are identified

1.2 Methods of communication to be used in crane operations are agreed with relevant personnel

2Trial and configure communications

2.1 Communications are trialed and adjusted and/or confirmed as required to ensure a safe and effective lift

2.2 Communications equipment is checked for correct operation and configured in line with legislative and workplace requirements

2.3 Defective equipment is tagged, rejected and reported to authorised personnel for corrective action

2.4 Signals/communications are given both within sight and out of sight of crane operator

3Use communication methods during a lift

3.1 Communication methods and systems are used during a lift in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures

3.2 Problems identified during communications are reported and immediate action initiated in accordance with workplace procedures 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 mobile crane operation

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

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

Risks and hazards involved in mobile crane operation and associated action that can be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk

Workplace procedures and statutory regulations concerning the communications between a rigger/dogger and a mobile crane driver before and during a lift

Problems that may occur in communications during a lift and associated action that can be taken to address the problems concerned

Methods used to signal movement of the load during a lift

Communication systems used during a lift

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when conducting a lift

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, regulations, information and signals relevant to communication between the rigger or dogger and the crane driver

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when conducting a lift

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise in the course of communication between a crane driver and the rigger or dogger in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur in the course of communication between a crane driver and the rigger or dogger

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist in the course of communication between a crane driver and the rigger or dogger

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Prioritise and multi-task work

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

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/or 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 equipment, and

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 activities in an appropriately simulated environment 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:

by 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 any slewing and non-slewing crane and 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

Agreed signals/communications conforming to Australian Standards and codes of practice for load moving include signals for:

stop

raise

lower

slew-left or right

luff-boom up and down

extend boom

retract boom

Methods used to signal movement of the load may include:

verbal

hand signals in accordance with standards and codes of practice

whistles/hooters in accordance with standards and codes of practice

two-way radios/telephones in accordance with standards and codes of practice

light signals in accordance with standards and codes of practice

Consultative processes may involve:

driver/rigger

other employees and supervisors

other professional or technical staff

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

other vehicles and personnel

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

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Requirements for access and/or lift may include:

a range of mobile cranes

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

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:

site plans

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

operations manuals

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

personal and work area work procedures and practices

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:

workplace agreements and awards

occupational health&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 crane operations including dogging and rigging requirements

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.