Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the operation of a vehicle loading crane in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for crane operations, operating and maintaining the crane, carrying out operator maintenance and cleaning up. The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for crane operations |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Access and interpret work requirements and safety information and procedures prior to the commencement of work activity 1.3. Apply safety information and procedures throughout the work 1.4. Identify and implement signage and barricade requirements 1.5. Identify and select equipment to carry out tasks consistent with work requirements 1.6. Inspect selected equipment prior to the commencement of work and rectify or report defects that may affect its safe use 1.7. Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures and position vehicle in accordance with Australian standards, manufacturer's instructions and site procedures 1.8. Calculate quantity of load in accordance with plans, specifications, vehicle limitations and/or rigging requirements 1.9. Assemble and dismantle attachments in accordance with Australian standards, manufacturer's instructions and work requirements 1.10. 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 1.11. Identify environmental protection requirements and comply with the relevant statutory/regulatory authorities |
2. Operate and maintain a loading crane |
2.1. Lift and position loads or personnel using relevant crane controls within manufacturer's specifications 2.2. Direct crane operations using recommended load moving signals 2.3. Monitor load and crane hook movements and locations throughout the transfer 2.4. Identify and respond to emergencies in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures 2.5. Identify and control crane operating hazards and respond to monitoring systems and alarms in accordance with site instructions 2.6. Complete work, shut down crane and return to its lock down position |
3. Carry out operator maintenance |
3.1. Perform daily/shift vehicle inspections and fault-finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, safety information and procedures and work requirements 3.2. Perform and record routine operational servicing and report any faults 3.3. Process records in accordance with site requirements 3.4. Record the results of daily/shift inspections, and report any defects |
4. Clean up |
4.1. Clear work area and dispose of reused or recycled materials in accordance with legislation/regulations/code of practice and job specification 4.2. Clean, check and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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:
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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:
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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. |
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Compliance documentation may include: |
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Work requirements may include: |
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Safety information and procedures may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Position vehicle may include: |
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Attachments may include: |
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No-go zones may include: |
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Environmental protection requirements may include: |
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Crane controls may include: |
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Load moving signals may include: |
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Crane operating hazards may include: |
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Operational servicing may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Load Handling
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.