Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLID4030A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise mobile crane operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLID4030A - Supervise mobile crane operations
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to supervise mobile crane operations, including implementing the operational plan for a mobile crane lift, directing operations, supporting crane personnel in their work, and negotiating and resolving site problems on request. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the licence/permit requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities pertaining to mobile crane operations.Work is performed under general supervision. It involves the application of some judgement and routine principles and procedures to the supervision of mobile crane operations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Implement operational plan
  • Checks are made that customer has fulfilled agreed obligations and required personnel and equipment are on site
  • Plan is implemented in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
  • Check is made that hazards have been identified and hazard control strategies implemented
       
Element: Direct operations
  • Customer is kept advised of any changes to operation method and any concerns are addressed promptly
  • Crane personnel are encouraged to provide input to the operation
  • In the event of unanticipated situations, alternative options are developed and discussed with site and crane personnel
  • Emergency situations are responded to in line with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  • Responsibilities of crane personnel are clarified throughout operation
  • Crane personnel are coordinated and directed to ensure safe and efficient operation
       
Element: Support crane personnel
  • Assistance with rigging/operating duties is provided as necessary within legislative and site requirements
  • Additional equipment and personnel are arranged as necessary in line with legislative requirements
  • Facilities and amenities are arranged as necessary
       
Element: Resolve site problems on request
  • Problem is clarified as far as possible prior to site visit to enable prioritising of work
  • Problem is assessed through on-site consultation with crane personnel
  • Customer's perspective on the problem is sought where relevant
  • Decision is made regarding appropriate alternative solutions to the problem, taking into account safety and workplace requirements and customer expectations
  • Action to be taken is agreed with crane personnel and customer
  • Agreed commitments are met in a timely manner and undertakings of others are followed up to ensure personnel and customer satisfaction with the outcome
  • Required workplace records are updated accurately, legibly and promptly
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant road rules, 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 control mechanisms

Operational procedures for crane crews

Prioritising and multi-tasking work

Workplace procedures concerning the supervision of mobile crane operations at a work site

Problems that may arise when supervising mobile crane operations and actions that should be taken to prevent or solve them

Focus of operation of work systems and equipment

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when supervising mobile crane operations

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the supervision of mobile crane operations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Discuss and negotiate with clients and crew on issues related to the access to the site, setting up of the crane and the lift

Complete documentation related to the supervision of mobile crane operations

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when supervising mobile crane operations

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may arise when supervising mobile crane operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan and guide the work of others, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may occur when supervising mobile crane operations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the supervision of mobile crane operations

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Ensure the application of fatigue management knowledge and techniques

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

Identify and direct the use of equipment, processes and procedures

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

Ensure the use of required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Ensure the servicing of mobile crane equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

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:

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 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

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

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

management

union representatives

clients

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Mobile crane operations being supervised may include:

set-up

access requirements

lift requirements of customer

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

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

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:

site plans

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

material safety data sheets

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

occupational health and safety 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 state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

Workplace Relations Act(s)

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
Checks are made that customer has fulfilled agreed obligations and required personnel and equipment are on site 
Plan is implemented in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements 
Check is made that hazards have been identified and hazard control strategies implemented 
Customer is kept advised of any changes to operation method and any concerns are addressed promptly 
Crane personnel are encouraged to provide input to the operation 
In the event of unanticipated situations, alternative options are developed and discussed with site and crane personnel 
Emergency situations are responded to in line with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment 
Responsibilities of crane personnel are clarified throughout operation 
Crane personnel are coordinated and directed to ensure safe and efficient operation 
Assistance with rigging/operating duties is provided as necessary within legislative and site requirements 
Additional equipment and personnel are arranged as necessary in line with legislative requirements 
Facilities and amenities are arranged as necessary 
Problem is clarified as far as possible prior to site visit to enable prioritising of work 
Problem is assessed through on-site consultation with crane personnel 
Customer's perspective on the problem is sought where relevant 
Decision is made regarding appropriate alternative solutions to the problem, taking into account safety and workplace requirements and customer expectations 
Action to be taken is agreed with crane personnel and customer 
Agreed commitments are met in a timely manner and undertakings of others are followed up to ensure personnel and customer satisfaction with the outcome 
Required workplace records are updated accurately, legibly and promptly 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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