Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake a site inspection in preparation for a lift requiring a mobile crane, including arranging the site inspection, clarifying customer requirements, defining job requirements and completing necessary records. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
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 and safety. Work is performed with general supervision, with some accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. It involves the application of routine principles and procedures to conduct of site inspections prior to mobile crane lifts in a variety of operational contexts. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Arrange site inspection |
1.1 Available information about customer requirements is obtained from relevant personnel 1.2 Need for site inspection is confirmed through appropriate questioning and discussion 1.3 Mutually acceptable meeting time is arranged with customer 1.4 Full customer details are recorded according to workplace procedures |
2 Clarify customer requirements |
2.1 Customer needs and perception of job are clearly established through appropriate questioning and discussion 2.2 Alternative job methods are suggested where applicable and a safe and cost effective method negotiated with the customer 2.3 Clients ability to provide any necessary competent personnel is ascertained |
3 Define job requirements |
3.1 Information regarding load and movement requirements is accessed and any necessary measurements are taken to enable accurate estimation of job requirements 3.2 Specific scheduling needs are ascertained taking into account legislative and customer requirements 3.3 Information from site inspection and customer is used to identify hazards and contingencies 3.4 Specific site and job requirements are identified 3.5 Lift study is arranged as required to provide additional information or meet customer expectations 3.6 Necessity to be on site during lift is assessed in line with workplace policy taking into consideration complexity of job, potential hazards and expertise of available personnel 3.7 Need for permits/authorisations is determined |
4 Complete records |
4.1 Required records are updated accurately, legibly and promptly according to workplace procedures 4.2 Records include all relevant information about the job |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Operations may be conducted: |
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Environment may include: |
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Customers may be: |
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Mobile crane may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including: |
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Requirements for access and/or lift may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Documentation/records may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
B - Equipment Checking and Maintenance |