ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Follow workplace and mobile crane safety procedures for hazard identification and risk control

1.1

Mobile crane and workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are identified and followed

1.2

Mobile crane and workplace procedures for WHS/OHS and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are accurately followed

1.3

Mobile crane hazards and site hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment

1.4

Safety regulations and established mobile crane and workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to mobile crane operations

1.5

Procedures and precautions necessary for entry into confined spaces in the workplace are correctly followed, as required

1.6

Personal protective clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures

1.7

Established mobile crane and workplace emergency and contingency plans are followed in an emergency

2

Contribute to arrangements for managing mobile crane safety procedures and WHS/OHS

2.1

Mobile crane safety hazards and WHS/OHS issues are identified and raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant WHS/OHS legislation

2.2

Contributions to WHS/OHS management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation

2.3

Participative arrangements for mobile crane safety procedures and WHS/OHS management in the workplace are contributed to within relevant workplace procedures, scope of responsibilities and own competence

3

Complete workplace and WHS/OHS records

3.1

Mobile crane and WHS/OHS records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements

3.2

WHS/OHS records and legal requirements for maintaining records of occupational injury and diseases are followed

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

applying basic fatigue management techniques

applying mobile crane and work health and safety WHS/OHS recording procedures in accordance with workplace requirements

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

applying relevant legislation, mobile crane safety procedures and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

dealing with internal and external customers in large, medium, or small worksites, demolition sites and/or construction sites

estimating the size, shape and special requirements of loads

following procedures for identifying mobile crane safety hazards and WHS/OHS issues

identifying containers and goods coding, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code markings and emergency information panels

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading and comprehending simple statements in English

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

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

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

taking appropriate action to report identified mobile crane and site hazards in the workplace

working collaboratively with others

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

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

hazards associated with crane operations on a demolition site

hazards associated with mobile crane operations on a construction site

HAZCHEM symbols and implications for safe work and storage

housekeeping standards and procedures

how to handle broken or damaged equipment

lifting personnel using a workcage/workbox

location and use of safety alarms, emergency shut-off systems, emergency communications systems

manual and mechanically assisted lifting and load shifting procedures

mobile crane and workplace emergency and evacuation procedures

relevant mobile crane safety procedures

relevant WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines

reporting procedures for unsafe situations, fire hazards, broken or damaged equipment or fittings, sickness and accidents

risks associated with mobile cranes, and related precautions to control the risk

risks associated with multiple crane operations

signs and signals used for warnings

site layout and obstacles of container or cargo terminal or wharf

storage and use of hazardous substances

terms used in safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

transport requirements for goods within a workplace.

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 and include restricted spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environments.

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, including relevant:

Australian Standards

general duty of care under WHS/OHS legislation

mobile crane codes of practice

state/territory WHS/OHS legislation and safety codes, including manual handling, noise, confined spaces, smoking, workplace ergonomics

workplace relations regulations

workers’ compensation regulations

dangerous goods regulations

personal protective equipment, including:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

relevant materials, tools and equipment currently used in industry.