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Evidence Guide: RIIHAN307A - Operate a vehicle loading crane

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RIIHAN307A - Operate a vehicle loading crane

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and prepare for crane operations

  1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  2. Access and interpret work requirements and safety information and procedures prior to the commencement of work activity
  3. Apply safety information and procedures throughout the work
  4. Identify and implement signage and barricade requirements
  5. Identify and select equipment to carry out tasks consistent with work requirements
  6. Inspect selected equipment prior to the commencement of work and rectify or report defects that may affect its safe use
  7. Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures and position vehicle in accordance with Australian standards, manufacturer's instructions and site procedures
  8. Calculate quantity of load in accordance with plans, specifications, vehicle limitations and/or rigging requirements
  9. Assemble and dismantle attachments in accordance with Australian standards, manufacturer's instructions and work requirements
  10. Determine and implement no-go zones, confirm work area is clear and identify and control crane operating hazards prior to the commencement of the lift
  11. Identify environmental protection requirements and comply with the relevant statutory/regulatory authorities
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

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Access and interpret work requirements and safety information and procedures prior to the commencement of work activity

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Apply safety information and procedures throughout the work

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Identify and implement signage and barricade requirements

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Identify and select equipment to carry out tasks consistent with work requirements

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Inspect selected equipment prior to the commencement of work and rectify or report defects that may affect its safe use

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Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures and position vehicle in accordance with Australian standards, manufacturer's instructions and site procedures

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Calculate quantity of load in accordance with plans, specifications, vehicle limitations and/or rigging requirements

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Assemble and dismantle attachments in accordance with Australian standards, manufacturer's instructions and work requirements

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Determine and implement no-go zones, confirm work area is clear and identify and control crane operating hazards prior to the commencement of the lift

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Identify environmental protection requirements and comply with the relevant statutory/regulatory authorities

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Operate and maintain a loading crane

  1. Lift and position loads or personnel using relevant crane controls within manufacturer's specifications
  2. Direct crane operations using recommended load moving signals
  3. Monitor load and crane hook movements and locations throughout the transfer
  4. Identify and respond to emergencies in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures
  5. Identify and control crane operating hazards and respond to monitoring systems and alarms in accordance with site instructions
  6. Complete work, shut down crane and return to its lock down position
Lift and position loads or personnel using relevant crane controls within manufacturer's specifications

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Direct crane operations using recommended load moving signals

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Monitor load and crane hook movements and locations throughout the transfer

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Identify and respond to emergencies in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures

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Identify and control crane operating hazards and respond to monitoring systems and alarms in accordance with site instructions

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Complete work, shut down crane and return to its lock down position

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Carry out operator maintenance

  1. Perform daily/shift vehicle inspections and fault-finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, safety information and procedures and work requirements
  2. Perform and record routine operational servicing and report any faults
  3. Process records in accordance with site requirements
  4. Record the results of daily/shift inspections, and report any defects
Perform daily/shift vehicle inspections and fault-finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, safety information and procedures and work requirements

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Perform and record routine operational servicing and report any faults

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Process records in accordance with site requirements

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Record the results of daily/shift inspections, and report any defects

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Clean up

  1. Clear work area and dispose of reused or recycled materials in accordance with legislation/regulations/code of practice and job specification
  2. Clean, check and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices
Clear work area and dispose of reused or recycled materials in accordance with legislation/regulations/code of practice and job specification

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Clean, check and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the operation of a vehicle loading crane

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of vehicle loading crane operation

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of a vehicle loading crane that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of vehicle crane operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of a vehicle loading crane

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to operate a vehicle loading crane:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating a vehicle loading crane

apply vehicle loading crane operational safety requirements

access and interpret technical information relevant to the operation and maintenance of a vehicle loading crane

calculate volume weights

maintain equipment records

manage hand tools

diagnose problems associated with a vehicle loading crane

apply environmental constraints and procedures

dispose of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to operate a vehicle loading crane:

no-go areas in the vicinity of vehicle loading cranes

never work under crane booms

crane hook location and movement

Australian standards related to loading cranes and lifting

site and equipment safety requirements

vehicle equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations associated with loading cranes

vehicle loading crane and other relevant operational procedures

vehicle loading crane and other relevant maintenance systems and procedures

basic geological and survey data knowledge relating to loading cranes

basic rigging and slinging requirements

hand and whistle signals related to loading crane operations

site environmental requirements and constraints

Hazchem relevant to loading cranes

quality requirements relating to loading crane operations

loading crane related plant, tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations

crane preparation and operational techniques

processes for the calculation of load mass requirements

materials safety data sheet

plans, drawings and specifications

safe handling and storage procedures

relevant acts, regulations and code of practice

JSAs/safe work method statements

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may include:

plans

specifications

quality requirements

operational details confirmed

coordination of activities with others

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

stable base

hazard control

identification of load

identification and selection of lifting equipment

inspection and certification of lifting equipment

fitting of optional accessories

management of permits and tags

Safety information and procedures may include:

relevant legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards including Australian standard AS2550

safety plan

safety and health management system

relevant OHS legislation, code of practice and organisation policy

manufacturer's instructions

safe working procedures

use of safety equipment

safe handling of hazardous materials and substances

use of fire fighting equipment

organisational First Aid

hazard identification and control measures

operational risk assessment associated with power cables

lighting

earth leakage boxes

trip hazards

dangerous materials

confined spaces

surrounding structures

restricted access barriers

traffic control

working at heights

working in proximity to others

worksite visitors

public

emergency procedures related to equipment such as:

emergency shutdown

emergency stopping

extinguishing equipment fires

evacuation from equipment

evacuation from worksite

truck mounted crane movements checked for safe operation

no work takes place under crane boom during crane operation

Equipment may include:

plant suitable for the job

tools suitable for the job

materials suitable for the job

slinging equipment

truck mounted cranes

Position vehicle may include:

stabilise

level

truck for mounted crane is positioned at drop off point

truck for mounted crane is level

truck mounted crane is activated and manoeuvred to its operating position from its lock down position

Attachments may include:

tyre manipulation

forks

any other commercially or site produced attachment

No-go zones may include:

around operators control panel

any area where the crane should not be operated or slewed into

Environmental protection requirements may include:

waste management

noise

dust

vibration

clean-up management

Crane controls may include:

boom up

boom down

boom extensions

hoist up

hoist down

manual jib and fly-jib extensions

slew

Load moving signals may include:

verbal

hand signals to Australian standards

whistles/hooters to Australian standards

two-way radio/telephone

light signals to Australian standards

Crane operating hazards may include:

power lines

trees

overhead service lines

bridges

surrounding buildings

obstructions

structures

facilities

other equipment

dangerous material

earthworks

underground services

time of day

Operational servicing may include:

lubrication

housekeeping tasks

site authorised practices

minor maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site requirements

inspections