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.

Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision. It involves the application of routine principles, procedures and regulations to estimate/calculate load shifting requirements for a mobile crane.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Identify mathematical information and tools used in the workplace

1.1 Dimensions and/or weights to be measured are identified from work procedures and, where applicable, work order forms

1.2 Units of measurement for allowable load limits (SWL and WLL) for load shifting are identified from crane load chart

1.3 Information presented in mathematical symbols, diagrams and pictorial representations is recognised, interpreted and used to complete workplace tasks

1.4 Measuring equipment, features and/or scales and units of measurement are selected as appropriate for the task and process

2Estimate and calculate requirements for load shifting

2.1 Appropriate methods are selected to perform calculations required to complete workplace tasks, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages and mixed numbers

2.2 Quantities of materials and resources required to complete a work task are calculated

2.3 Load balance characteristics are identified

2.4 The time needed to complete a work activity is estimated

2.5 Calculations required for weight, reach, radii, boom and jib configurations are undertaken and checked for conformity with crane load chart information

2.6 Load spread is estimated/calculated to ensure safe weighting on pallets, trucks, platforms or other storage or transport systems

2.7 Measuring instruments are read to the limit of accuracy of the tool

3Complete documentation using mathematical information

3.1 Appropriate workplace documentation is completed using recognised symbols and mathematical terms for the work tasks

3.2 Numerical information is self-checked and corrected for accuracy

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant 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 limitations

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

Workplace procedures concerning the estimation/calculation of load shifting requirements for a mobile crane

Workplace procedures concerning the estimation/calculation of load shifting requirements for a mobile crane

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

Focus of operation of work systems and equipment

Metric and, where required, imperial measurement systems

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when estimating and calculating load shifting requirements for a mobile crane

Read and interpret mathematical scales, digital readouts, specifications and customer or workplace instructions

Interpret permit or licence requirements in terms of height, weight and type of lift

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to estimating and calculating load shifting requirements for a mobile crane

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Apply mathematical procedures including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and fractions to the estimation of load shifting requirements

Work collaboratively with others when estimating and calculating load shifting requirements for a mobile crane

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 when estimating and calculating load shifting requirements for a mobile crane in accordance with workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

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

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Identify and correctly use equipment, processes and 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 up to and including 20 tonne capacity 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

Calculations and estimations may relate to :

aspects of the lift as well as weights and dimensions of specific loads, cargo, containers to be shifted, stored or lifted. They may involve units of measurement for weight, linear measurement, number, mass, pressure, speed, volume and/or time

Calculations may be undertaken with:

use of calculators, computers or other mathematical aids

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

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

management

union representatives

clients

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

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

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:

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

operations manuals including load charts and crane and rigging 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

OH&S 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 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.