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Undertake rigger/dogger and operators communications

Undertake rigger/dogger and operators communications

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIE0005
State Code
OBR40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/06/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2020
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
18/08/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enable effective communications between riggers or doggers and operator when lifting and moving loads.It includes establishing an agreed communications system, trialling and configuring communications, and communicating effectively during a lift.Work must be carried out in compliance with the licence/permit requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities pertaining to operations of up to and including 20 tonnes.Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, generally within a team environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish agreed communications system
  • 1.1 Communication methods conforming to Australian Standards and codes of practice are confirmed
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
2 Trial and configure communications
  • 2.1 Communication method and equipment is trialled, adjusted and confirmed as required to ensure a safe and effective lift in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Defective communication equipment is tagged, segregated and reported to relevant personnel for corrective action in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Signals/communications are given both within sight and out of sight of crane operator
3 Communicate effectively during a lift
  • 3.1 Communication methods and systems are used in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Directions to crane operator are confirmed to ensure any unclear instructions are clarified
  • 3.3 Problems identified with communications are reported and immediate action is initiated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVJ61 TLIE3015 Undertake rigger/dogger and driver communication Unit of competency