Application
Work must be carried out in compliance with the licence/permit requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities pertaining to the operation of mobile cranes up to and including 20 tonnes. Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, and with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. It involves the application of routine principles, procedures and regulations to control the lift and movement of a mobile crane in a variety of operational contexts. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Provide lift instructions | 1.1 Load movement is performed in accordance with planned hazard prevention and control measures in line with appropriate Australian standards, codes of practice, guides and manufacturers specifications 1.2 Agreed communication and signal methods are used to coordinate the load movement with safety 1.3 Verbal communication and signals are clear, precise and concise so that they can be understood 1.4 Instructions take into account all relevant parameters to ensure safe, stable and smooth lift |
2Monitor lift | 2.1 Load is constantly monitored to ensure it remains stable 2.2 Load conditions which may affect the continuing stability are identified and monitored 2.3 Any temporary bracing and/or load support is maintained until continuing stability is ensured 2.4 Unplanned situations are responded to according to workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment 2.5 Site emergency procedures are followed |
3Place and secure load | 3.1 Appropriate materials for fixing and anchoring the load are checked and selected in line with manufacturers specifications 3.2 Appropriate fixing methods are used to secure the load in line with manufacturers specifications and guides 3.3 Temporary securing is installed where hazards and weather conditions may vary during the load movement |
Required Skills
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 |
Risks and hazards involved in mobile crane operation and associated action that can be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk |
Workplace procedures concerning the controlling of the lift and movement of a mobile crane |
Problems that may occur during a lift and associated action that can be taken to address the problems concerned |
Communication systems used during a lift |
Focus of operation of work systems and equipment |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when directing and controlling the lift and movement of a mobile crane |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, technical data, manuals and signs relevant to the control of the lift and movement of a mobile crane |
Complete documentation related to the lift and movement of a mobile crane |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others during the control of the lift and movement of a mobile crane |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when directing and controlling the lift and movement of a mobile crane in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when directing and controlling the lift and movement of a mobile crane |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the control of the lift and movement of a mobile crane |
Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements |
Prioritise and multi-task work |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Apply 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 correctly use equipment, processes and procedures |
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Evidence Required
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 |
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. | |
Operations may be conducted: | by day or night in a variety of weather conditions |
Environment may include movement of: | equipment goods materials and vehicular traffic |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Mobile crane may be any slewing and non-slewing mobile crane 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 |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisors management union representatives clients industrial relations and OH&S specialists other professional or technical staff |
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 |
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 |
Load movements may include: | luffing slewing hoisting telescoping boom |
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 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 Australian standards and certification requirements relevant state/territory road rules relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor