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Operate offshore cranes

Operate offshore cranes

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP305
State Code
AXM43
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
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a crane on an offshore facility. This unit of competency applies to the transfer of equipment to and from the support vessel, transfer of personnel between the facility and another vessel using appropriate approved equipment, and safe management of loads during diving operations. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to ensure all equipment and materials for the job are available and meet specifications, establish lifting/discharge sequence, ensure that lifts are conducted within operational, safety and environmental limits, and liaise and cooperate with other members of the facility onboard team.This unit of competency applies to any type of crane used in offshore facilities. Examples include:DerrickSlewing pedestalBridge and gantry Knuckleboom Mobile slewing crane.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 for lift
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements, including potential hazards
  • 1.2 Identify and apply environmental requirements for the lift in accordance with company procedures and crane limitations
  • 1.3 Check suitability of load to be lifted
  • 1.4 Identify, obtain and inspect materials, equipment and resources to satisfy the job requirements
  • 1.5 Follow safety and environmental requirements in accordance with site-specific procedures
  • 1.6 Discuss contingency plans with lifting team members, including supply vessel crew
  • 1.7 Check work location for safe working area requirements
2 Conduct routine checks of the crane
  • 2.1 Carry out routine pre-operational equipment checks in accordance with company procedures
  • 2.2 Commence start-up procedures and check crane controls for correct operation and ease of movement
  • 2.3 Check communication systems are fully operational
  • 2.4 Check emergency safety devices are fully operational
3 Communicate with work group
  • 3.1 Establish and communicate job sequencing schedule with team and/or crew members to ensure an appropriate level of coordination
  • 3.2 Advise team members of changes to lifting schedule as required
  • 3.3 Identify and use communication methods in accordance with company procedures
4 Operate crane offshore
  • 4.1 Determine the load destination and check integrity of the landing area
  • 4.2 Conduct a trial lift
  • 4.3 Lift, move and place load safely to required destination
  • 4.4 Respond to changes to lifting schedule when warranted
  • 4.5 Use appropriate communication methods to coordinate safe movement of the load
5 Shut down crane and review operations
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or deal with materials in accordance with procedures and job specification
  • 5.2 Shut down crane in accordance with company procedures
  • 5.3 Apply work completion procedures and notify relevant personnel that work is finished
  • 5.4 Review operations, report and record learnings and significant findings
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8942 PMASUP305A Operate offshore cranes Unit of competency