Assessment Requirements for TLILIC0013 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for TLILIC0013 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)

Modification History

Release 1. This is a new release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and must include:
applying relevant mathematical calculations in conjunction with lift plan and load chart to determine radius requirements and relevant lifting gear to perform work/task to enable crane to be configured for load including: boom counterweight/s fly-jib line pull outrigger positioning type of hook applying relevant crane movements in crane operations including: boom/jib up and down (luffing) catching load swing appropriately positioning and using main and auxiliary hook and lifting gear to connect to load safely raise and lower hoist slew boom/jib telescoping in and out (where manufacturer requirements allow) conducting and applying hazard and risk assessment strategies including: adequate lighting asymmetric loads confirming work area operating surface suitability based on crane and task requirements dynamic loads lifting and placing load load swing overhead hazards overloading restricted and poorly ventilated areas risk of collision with people, moving plant and fixed structures tyre pressures or track condition weather conditions complying with Commonwealth, state and territory Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)/Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation and safe work procedures communicating with other associated personnel through using appropriate workplace procedures which including: 2-way radio demonstrating and interpreting hand signals questioning to confirm understanding signage/visual aids whistles written instructions conducting the pre-start checks including: boom wiring harness connection (where fitted) checking for signs of paint separation and stressed welds indicating potential structural weakness engine / mechanical fluid level checks as required by manufacturer requirements ensure rungs / steps are free of hazards fire extinguisher fluid leaks lights work effectively locating, identifying and confirming all controls mirrors and seat are adjusted appropriately for the operator presence of correct logbook safety equipment checks signage and labels to ensure they are visible and legible tyres and wheels for damage/wear and correct inflation updating records as required visual damage or equipment faults conducting operational checks ensuring: all controls are located, identified and tested for functionality all hydraulic functions are operated hazard warning systems, safety, audible and visual warning devices are checked for to ensure they are functional including: reversing beepers lights horns crane computer alarm (where fitted) anti-two block alarms (where fitted) confirming and following traffic management plan procedures relevant to their role in the work area lifting gear movements and control functions are smooth and comply with lift plan start-up is in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures steering, transmission and brake functions comply with operating requirements there are no unusual noises determining any defects or faults with operation of crane, recording in relevant documentation and reporting to relevant person/s ensuring risk control measures within the work area are effective as per safe work procedures following directions of dogger or rigger inputting crane configuration into crane computer (where fitted) and checking operation to accurately reflect crane configuration interpreting and confirming relevant documentation for the work task and relevant area interpreting and acting on communications signals including: hoist down - hand and whistle and 2-way radio hoist up - hand and whistle and 2-way radio luff boom down - hand and whistle and 2-way radio luff boom up - hand and whistle and 2-way radio slew left - hand and whistle and 2-way radio slew right - hand and whistle and 2-way radio stop - hand and whistle and 2-way radio telescope in - hand and whistle and 2-way radio (where manufacturer requirements allow) telescope out - hand and whistle and 2-way radio (where manufacturer requirements allow) monitoring load disconnection from hook is safe and ensuring no movement of crane operational controls maintaining three points of contact whilst accessing crane operating a slewing mobile crane configured with at least four parts of line greater than 20tonne and up to 60tonne to lift and move four different loads using the main hook through an obstacle course including a 180-degree minimum slew using all crane operational controls while the load is in full view of the crane operator. Loads must consist of: a load of >50% of the Rated Capacity (RC) of the crane with a boom length of >75%, and stillage containing at least ten scaffolding standards or containing a load of steel pipes of equivalent weight that requires a dogger to sling, and an asymmetric load that requires a dogger to sling, and a round load with a minimum diameter of 300 mm and minimum length of 3 m that requires a dogger to sling positioning the mobile crane as per the lift plan for safe operation for: application of the task/s manoeuvring in the workplace the stability of the mobile crane and the load recording and maintaining accurate information relating to crane operations reporting to relevant person/s on workplace control measures that are not in place or deficient setting up and validating an exclusion zone as per the lift plan shutting down a slewing mobile crane in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures stabilising a slewing mobile crane for operation by: correctly positioning plates or packing deploying outriggers establishing correct size plates or packing in accordance with the lift plan levels are checked test-lifting load just clear of lifting plane to allow for checks to be safely made in consultation with associated personnel to ensure: slinging is correct all crane equipment is functioning properly load centre of gravity is correct loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung test-lifting load just clear of lifting plane to allow for checks of crane computer (where fitted) to ensure: load measuring equipment can be used to verify calculated weight of load near capacity loads do not overload crane

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
appropriate workplace communication procedures including: hand signals questioning techniques signage two-way radios written instructions whistles characteristics and impact of factors affecting non-slewing articulated mobile crane stability whilst mobiling compared to slewing crane including: articulation of crane correct tyre pressure (inflation/condition) driving safely on public and private roadways unique handling characteristics of a mobile articulated crane and the emergency procedures in the event of loss of control as per manufacturer recommendations pick up and carry the load side slope derations characteristics and impact of factors affecting vehicle loading crane stability whilst mobiling compared to slewing crane including: correct tyre pressure (inflation/condition) emergency procedures in the event of incident position of operator use of stabilizers characteristics and impact of factors affecting reach stacker stability whilst mobiling compared to slewing crane including: correct tyre pressure (inflation/condition) driving safely on road ways emergency procedures in the event of incident impact of boom height and steering on stability use of stabilizers crane configuration mathematical calculations to: estimate loads establish counterweight/s requirements radius requirements relevant lifting gear to perform work/task crane, lifting gear load chart/s and manufacturer requirements factors impacting lift including: centre of gravity dynamic nature of load flex/deflection of boom length of load radius of boom during lift weight hazards including: erection and pack up crane stability ground stability and condition including recently filled trenches and slopes insufficient lighting obstacles or obstruction other specific hazards and dangerous materials overhead hazards including: electric lines service pipes structures vegetation (trees) traffic including pedestrians, vehicles and other plant operations on unusual, uneven or difficult terrains manufacturer requirements on outrigger procedures manufacturer requirements and instructions on shutting down and packing up crane mobile slewing crane characteristics and capabilities to allow crane configuration to suit a range of loads prestart and operational checks required for a slewing mobile crane problems and appropriate response procedures to unplanned and/or unsafe situations and environmental conditions relevant workplace instructions, safety information, emergency procedures relevant documentation requirements and procedures for recording, reporting and maintaining workplace records and information risk assessment management and mitigation strategies including hierarchy of control: elimination substitution isolation engineering controls administrative controls personal protective equipment (PPE) roles and responsibilities of duty holders as per legislative obligations of Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)/Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) requirements, safe work and workplace procedures starting procedure of crane as per manufacturer requirements set up of: jib fly jib/luffing fly counterweight/s stability of load and avoidance of hazards using best crane practice including: allowing for boom deflection boom/jib as low as possible carrying load near to ground surface crane stability gently accelerating and braking on slew/boom to minimise load swing lowering load safely onto appropriate dunnage taking into consideration swing and restrictions of area minimum boom/jib length minimum speed using handheld taglines as required identification of incorrect sling of load typical routine problems encountered operating a crane and equipment, and adjustments required for correction weather bureau forecasts and environmental conditions that could impact operation including: lightning wind water impacted ground Ultra Violet (UV) exposure workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting safe work operations for the mobile slewing crane work area suitability based on relevant ground reports including: backfilled ground bitumen concrete hard compacted soil pre-contaminated soils rock rough uneven ground soft soils

Assessment Conditions

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions. Simulators must not be used in the assessment of this unit of competency. As a minimum, resources for assessment must include access to: slewing mobile crane with a MRC greater than 20 tonnes and up to 60 tonnes in safe/serviceable working order in accordance with manufacturers specifications appropriate loads as outlined in the performance evidence requirements appropriate personnel to sling and direct loads including: dogger or rigger communications equipment including: two-way radios whistles relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant documentation for operating a slewing mobile crane with a MRC greater than 20 and up to 60 tonnes including: approved codes of practice and guidance Australian standards checklists safe work operating procedures relevant industry standards (where applicable) logbook manufacturer guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists) relevant workplace documentation

Links

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