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Operate a bridge and gantry crane

Operate a bridge and gantry crane

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11023
State Code
OAV49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
9
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required for the operation of bridge and gantry cranes that are operated from a permanent cabin/control station on the crane in a manufacturing related environment, including a factory, raw material or finished goods store.While this unit applies to work covered by licensing requirements, it also includes other manufacturing related skills, including integrating crane operations with production, jobbing, maintenance or warehouse operations.This unit does not cover the bridge and gantry crane types that are controlled from a location remote to a permanent cabin/control station on the crane and that have three or less powered operations, i.e. hoist/raise and lower in one operation and also does not cover the slinging or rigging of loads.This unit is not recognised by regulators for licensing requirements. In order to satisfy licensing requirements, the imported unit TLILIC0016 Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane will be required.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.Band A
Unit Weight 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Obtain load transfer authorisation, including lift time and load destination
2. Plan work
  • 2.1 Identify potential hazards for load lift and transfer
  • 2.2 Identify hazard control measures consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
  • 2.3 Estimate weight (mass) of the load in consultation with associated personnel
  • 2.4 Determine appropriate paths for the movement of loads in the work area
  • 2.5 Check crane capacity to the load, as appropriate
  • 2.6 Identify appropriate communication methods with associated personnel
3. Conduct routine checks
  • 3.1 Apply appropriate hazard prevention/control measures to the work area according to procedures
  • 3.2 Access crane in a safe manner
  • 3.3 Check crane visually for any damage or defects
  • 3.4 Ensure all signage and labels are visible and legible according to the appropriate standard
  • 3.5 Carry out routine pre-operational crane checks according to SOPs
  • 3.6 Locate and identify all controls
  • 3.7 Check crane service logbook for compliance
  • 3.8 Start crane and check for any abnormalities according to SOPs
  • 3.9 Test crane safety devices according to SOPs
  • 3.10 Carry out post-start operational checks according to SOPs
  • 3.11 Check all communication equipment for serviceability
  • 3.12 Report all damage and defects and record according to SOPs, and take appropriate action
4. Transfer loads
  • 4.1 Position hoist block over load following directions from associated personnel
  • 4.2 Carry out test lift according to SOPs
  • 4.3 Transfer loads along planned path
  • 4.4 Ensure all crane movements are according to SOPs and the appropriate standard
  • 4.5 Interpret communication signals according to SOPs and the appropriate standard
  • 4.6 Operate crane according to SOPs
  • 4.7 Monitor load movements constantly ensuring safety to personnel and load, and structural stability
  • 4.8 Respond to unplanned and/or unsafe situations in accordance with SOPs
5. Shut down and secure crane
  • 5.1 Park crane according to SOPs
  • 5.2 Stow crane and equipment and secure according to SOPs and the appropriate standard
  • 5.3 Apply all relevant motion locks and brakes, as applicable
  • 5.4 Shut down crane according to SOPs
  • 5.5 Carry out routine post-operational crane checks according to SOPs
  • 5.6 Remove hazard prevention/control measures, where applicable
  • 5.7 Report all damage and defects and record according to SOPs, and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7511 MEM11023A Operate a bridge and gantry crane Unit of competency