Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
management plans
manager's rules
OHS policy
code of practice
manufacturer's instructions
safe working or job procedures
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Shift briefings may include:
site plans and drawings
work specifications
basic working plans and material schedules
the confirmed mass and dimensions of loads
capacities and availability of load shifting equipment
Preliminary lifting plan may include:
confirmed details of lifting and slinging requirements
confirmed dimensions
site access and egress
suitability and availability of materials
tools and equipment
identification of potential hazards
probable control measures
identification of site coordination requirements
Lifting equipment, materials and tools may include:
slings
ropes
shackles and eye-bolts
motive power including:
overhead
vehicle loading cranes
non-slewing cranes
Signals for load moving are to include:
those that are communicated verbally and with hand signals, to Australian standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the conduct of lifting operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of lifting operations
working with others to undertake and complete lifting operations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the conduct of lifting operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete lifting operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.