Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow and apply mobile crane safety procedures and OH&S procedures when carrying out mobile crane operations. It includes identifying and following mobile crane and workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control, contributing to arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety, and completing all relevant safety 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 relevant mobile crane safety and workplace procedures and OH&S regulations and procedures. Mobile crane operations are performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of established mobile crane and workplace procedures, OH&S and hazard minimisation principles and procedures to the conduct of mobile crane operations. |
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 Follow workplace and mobile crane safety procedures for hazard identification and risk control |
1.1 Mobile crane and workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are known and followed 1.2 Mobile crane and workplace procedures for OH&S and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are accurately followed 1.3 Mobile crane hazards and site hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment 1.4 Safety regulations and established mobile crane and workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to mobile crane operations 1.5 Where relevant, procedures and precautions necessary for entry into confined spaces in the workplace are correctly followed 1.6 Personal protection clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures 1.7 Established mobile crane and workplace emergency and contingency plans are followed in the event of an emergency |
2 Contribute to arrangements for management of mobile crane safety procedures and occupational health and safety |
2.1 Mobile crane safety hazards and OH&S issues are identified and raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation 2.2 Contributions to OH&S management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation 2.3 Participative arrangements for mobile crane safety procedures and OH&S management in the workplace are contributed to within relevant workplace procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies |
3 Complete workplace and occupational health and safety records |
3.1 Mobile crane and OH&S records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements 3.2 OH&S records and legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and diseases are followed |
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
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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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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
F - Safety Management |