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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required knowledge includes

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

bridge and gantry crane characteristics

federal state or territory occupational health and safety OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the crane class

emergency procedures including escape routes

the hierarchy of hazard identification and control

organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for conducting operations for the crane class

typical hazards in manufacturing related environments including

process areas that must be avoided ceased or special procedures adopted before load transfers occur including welding machining melting and casting

transfers across areas frequented by personnel including workstations and walkways

hazardous loads including hot or liquid metals chemicals heavy and nonstandard shaped loads

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

typical routine problems encountered in the operation of the crane and equipment and adjustments required for correction

Required skills include

accurately recording and maintaining information relating to bridge and gantry crane operations

using communication techniques in the workplace including hand signals whistles and twoway radios

using interpersonal and communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel

operating a bridge and gantry crane including all functions to their maximum for the lifting and moving of loads to the maximum rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel

applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies including hierarchy of control as applied to the safe operation of the crane particular awareness of the risks associated with the workplace including location of utilities such as overhead powerlines other electrical cables water and compressed air lines access to cabin location of equipment fixtures and workstations vehicles and clear access whilst travelling

planning load transfer paths for safety and efficiency in a manufacturing related environment

using and interpreting crane manufacturer specifications and data including maximum load information to ensure the crane is not overloaded

identifying problems and equipment faults and demonstrating appropriate response procedures

reading and comprehending manufacturer instructions procedures and safety signs

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to operate a bridge and gantry crane to industry and enterprise standards manufacturer specifications and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

comply with OHS licensing legislation

communicate and work safely with others in the work area

apply risk assessment and management procedures particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlineselectrical cables access to cabin other personnel and equipment in the work area including vehicles and clear access whilst travelling

conduct pre and postoperational checks of the bridge and gantry crane

operate a bridge and gantry crane including all functions to their maximum capacity in the lifting and moving of loads to the maximum rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel

apply appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be undertaken either in the workplace or in a realistically simulated workplace setting

Assessors must ensure that the assessment in the workplace is organised to ensure that all the required equipment and materials and a suitable working area is made available to suit the assessment and the workplace

Assessment must occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant appropriate standard requirements

Applicants must have access to

personal protective equipment for the purpose of the Performance Assessment

appropriate bridge and gantry crane and associated equipment in safe condition

suitable loads as specified by the endorsed Assessment Instrument

communication equipment eg twoway radios and whistles

other associated personnel to sling and direct the loads

Method of assessment

The use of simulators in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable

Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

Hazards	Hazards may include, but are not limited to: ground stability (e.g. ground condition or slopes for load placement) overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines and service pipes) insufficient lighting traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles and plant) environmental conditions (e.g. dust, wind, lightning and storms) other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials)
Hazard control measures	Hazard control measures refer to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls. It includes the application of the hierarchy of control, the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk: elimination substitution isolation engineering control measures using safe work practices personal protective equipment
Appropriate standards	Appropriate standards may include, but are not limited to: codes of practice legislation Australian standards crane manufacturer specifications industry and workplace standards, where applicable
Appropriate paths	Appropriate paths are paths that: ensure clearances of fixed machinery, equipment, fixtures and work in progress minimise transfers across workstations and walkways minimise disruption to work unrelated to the load transfer minimise transfer time and distance subject to safety and disruption assessments
Associated personnel	Associated personnel may include, but are not limited to: riggers doggers supervisory and expert personnel to advise on any special features of the load or transfer
Crane	Crane may include: bridge crane, a bridge beam mounted at each end to an end carriage, capable of travelling along elevated runways and having one or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge gantry crane, a bridge beam, supported at each end by legs mounted on end carriages, capable of travelling on supported surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not and which has a crab with one or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge Bridge and gantry: excluded are cranes of the type that are controlled from a location remote to a permanent cabin/control station on the crane and that have three or less powered operations, that is hoist raise and lower is one operation
Communication methods	Communication methods may include, but are not limited to: verbal and non-verbal language written instructions signage hand signals listening questioning to confirm understanding appropriate worksite protocol
Signage and labels	Signage and labels may include, but are not limited to: crane data plates/labels load charts crane decals control labels
Procedures	Procedures may include, but are not limited to: manufacturer guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists) industry operating procedures workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures and checklists)
Controls	Controls may include, but are not limited to: long travel levers cross travel levers hoisting and lowering levers rotating hook levers, where applicable
Service logbook	Service logbbook may include, but is not limited to: any logbook service book history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept
Safety devices	Safety devices may include, but are not limited to: horns/sirens audible and visual motion devices operator restraint devices, where applicable lights
Communication equipment	Communication equipment may include, but is not limited to: two-way radios whistles bells buzzers
Hazard prevention/control measures	Hazard prevention/control measures may include, but are not limited to: safety tags on electrical switches/isolators insulated powerlines safety observer used inside exclusion zone disconnected power traffic barricades and controls pedestrian controls movement of obstructions personal protective equipment adequate illumination
Test lift	Test lift means the load is lifted just clear of the lifting plane to allow for checks to be safely made in consultation with associated personnel to ensure that: near capacity loads do not overload the crane loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung load measuring equipment can be used to verify the calculated weight of the load all crane equipment is functioning properly adjustments to the slinging can be made in a safe manner
Relevant crane movements	Relevant crane movements may include, but are not limited to: hoisting (raise and lower) traversing (moving hoisting mechanisms along bridge) travelling (at minimum speed, gentle acceleration and braking, to minimise load swing)
Communication signals	Communication signals may include, but are not limited to: stop - hand stop - whistle hoist up - hand hoist up - whistle hoist down - hand hoist down - whistle traverse - hand travel - hand creep - hand
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations	Unplanned and/or unsafe situations may include, but are not limited to: failure/loss of control (e.g. brakes and steering) failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system) environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning and storms)
Shutdown	Shutdown may include, but is not limited to: retracting hoist rope and hook block travelling crane to park position removing key from control panel, where applicable locking and securing cabin, where applicable isolating power to crane