This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a maximum rated capacity (MRC) up to 20 tonnes, in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.

A person undertaking this unit must hold:

a current National HRWL to perform dogging or a current certification for a specific VET course for HRWL to perform dogging that has been issued by, or on behalf of a WHS Regulator.

Slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed, but does not include:

a front-end loader or

a backhoe or

an excavator or

other earth moving equipment, when configured for crane operation.

A person performing this work is required to hold a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 20 tonnes high risk work (HRW) licence.

This unit requires a person operating a slewing mobile crane with an MRC up to 20 tonnes to:

plan for the work/task

prepare for the work/task

perform work/task

pack up

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency.

This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, State and Territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licencing class as detailed in this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non -essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and a lift plan is confirmed with associated personnel and a site inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
Work area operating surface is confirmed to determine ground suitability for operational use of mobile crane in accordance with workplace procedures
Mobile crane rated capacity (RC) and the lifting gear Working Load Limit (WLL)are established for the load/s and work/task requirements in accordance with manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures
Appropriate paths for operating the mobile crane and moving and placing load/s in work area are assessed and determined in accordance with workplace procedures
Relevant hazard identification and risk elimination/control measures are applied and advised to associated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
Traffic management plan implementation is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
Appropriate communication procedures are identified with associated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
All crane and lifting operations are confirmed to ensure relevant work area requirements are correct in accordance with a lift plan and workplace procedures
Consultation with workplace personnel is established and maintained to ensure lift plan is clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with a lift plan and workplace procedures
Risk control measures for hazards identified are checked for implementation in accordance with the lift plan and safe work procedures
Mobile crane is accessed safely in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Pre-start mobile crane checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Mobile crane is set up correctly with any lifting gear as and stabilised as per the lift plan in accordance with relevant manufacturer requirements including load chart/s and safe work procedures
Fly jib is set up as required in accordance with specific manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Operational checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Crane logbook is checked to confirm current compliance, is correct for the crane type, is completed and signed and required rectifications have been signed off in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Weather and work environment conditions are assessed to determine any impact on mobile crane operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Lifts are determined within the RC of the mobile crane in accordance with the load chart/s and lift plan
Boom/jib and hook block is safely positioned over the load following directions from associated personnel in accordance with the lift plan and safe work procedures
Main hook including any lifting gear, where required are connected to the load and used safely in accordance with the lift plan, safe work procedures and manufacturer requirements
Test lift is carried out in accordance with dogging and safe work procedures
Loads are transferred using relevant crane movements and tag lines as required, in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
Load and crane movement is monitored constantly and crane is operated safely in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
All required communication signals are correctly interpreted and followed whilst crane is operated in accordance with the lift plan and safe work procedures
Load is lowered and landed safely in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
Lifting gear is positioned for safe disconnection from the load and crane is positioned for next task in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
Crane boom/jib, lifting gear and associated equipment is stowed and secured as required in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Crane fly jib is removed to storage position and secured as required in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Outriggers, plates and/or packing are stowed and secured in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Crane is shut down and secured to prevent unauthorised access/use in accordance with safe work procedures
Shut down crane checks are carried out in accordance with safe work procedures and manufacturer requirements
Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and a lift plan is confirmed with associated personnel and a site inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
Consultation with workplace personnel is established and maintained to ensure lift plan is clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with a lift plan and workplace procedures
Lifts are determined within the RC of the mobile crane in accordance with the load chart/s and lift plan
Crane boom/jib, lifting gear and associated equipment is stowed and secured as required in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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