TLIB3015A Undertake site inspection

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TLIB3015A Undertake site inspection

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.
Required knowledge:
Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements pertaining to mobile crane operation and safety
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
Mobile crane applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms
Site inspection procedures and protocols
Operational procedures for crane crews for the conduct of a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane
Guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and equipment
Focus of operation of work systems and equipment
Application of relevant agreements, codes of practice or other legislative requirements

Required skills:
Communicate effectively with others when conducting a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
Complete documentation related to a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane
Work collaboratively with others when conducting a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane
Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
Prioritise and multi-task work
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 be identified when conducting a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may occur when conducting a site inspection for a lift using a mobile crane
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Identify and correctly use equipment, processes and procedures
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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

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:	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 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
Sites may include:	building and construction sites demolition sites wharves tree lopping/removal sites mining sites
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 other vehicles and personnel
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
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 processes slings, chains, nets, brackets and other specialised lifting equipment noise restrictions personal protective equipment support trucks additional gear and equipment communications equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:	gloves safety headwear and footwear sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:	company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures
Documentation/records may include:	site plan 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&safety procedures standards and certification requirements quality assurance procedures emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:	relevant state/territory regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to mobile cranes relevant state/territory road rules relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

Unit Sector(s)

Not Applicable

Competency Field

Competency Field	B - Equipment Checking and Maintenance