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Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations

Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP237
State Code
AXM49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use load shifting equipment to move materials and portable plant around a site. This unit of competency applies to operators who hold a qualification as a crane operator or licensed dogger or are licensed to operate heavy machinery.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to move equipment and supplies, load, unload and stack the items, and initiate routine and emergency maintenance on equipment.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Carry out a job hazard analysis (JHA)/job safety analysis (JSA) for job
  • 1.2 Adhere to site requirements
  • 1.3 Secure a permit to work, as required
  • 1.4 Determine coordination requirements with other site personnel
  • 1.5 Determine job method to include hazard prevention and controls, Australian Standards for safety procedures, codes of practice and manufacturer specifications
  • 1.6 Erect barricades, warning signs and overhead protection to requirements
  • 1.7 Determine mass and dimensions of load
  • 1.8 Determine safe working load (SWL)
  • 1.9 Determine positioning of load
2 Select equipment
  • 2.1 Select lifting/moving equipment and accessories consistent with requirements and within safe working capacity of equipment
  • 2.2 Inspect gear and label and reject damaged/worn items
  • 2.3 Select, use and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE)
3 Secure load
  • 3.1 Secure load and protect to prevent damage
  • 3.2 Secure moving/loose parts of load and lash to prevent movement
  • 3.3 Attach, position, adjust and secure equipment correctly, to meet requirements for movement of load
4 Move load
  • 4.1 Prepare load destination to accept load
  • 4.2 Move load safely to required destination in accordance with planned procedure
  • 4.3 Use standard communication signals to coordinate safe movement of the load
5 Remove gear
  • 5.1 Remove equipment/gear/accessories safely from load
  • 5.2 Inspect equipment/gear/accessories for wear and damage, clean, maintain and store, and record usage and condition
  • 5.3 Complete site/job records
6 Control hazards
  • 6.1 Identify hazards in site work area
  • 6.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 6.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
7 Respond to problems
  • 7.1 Monitor transfer frequently and critically throughout load shifting using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate
  • 7.2 Recognise transfer problems
  • 7.3 Analyse cause of transfer problems within scope of skill level
  • 7.4 Take timely action to solve transfer problems
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8938 PMASUP237B Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations Unit of competency