Unit of competency Outline

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Direct crane operations

Direct crane operations

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID4009
State Code
AVJ71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to direct crane operations in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements, as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries.It includes checking work area, checking cargo, receiving and interpreting directions, anticipating cargo transfer sequence, directing crane operators and transferring loads in accordance with job requirements.Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check work area
  • 1.1 Work area is checked to ensure area is in accordance with relevant safety codes and national standards
  • 1.2 Unsafe work areas are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
2 Check cargo
  • 2.1 Cargo/containers are checked to ensure they are safe to handle in accordance with national standards and industry safety codes
  • 2.2 Unsafe or damaged cargo is identified and reported to appropriate personnel
3 Interpret and provide directions
  • 3.1 Directions are provided using the required communications technology/mode
  • 3.2 Directions are confirmed to ensure any unclear instructions are checked and clarified with relevant staff
4 Anticipate cargo transfer sequence
  • 4.1 Cargo transfer sequence is anticipated to ensure compliance with operating procedures and safe and efficient transfer operations
  • 4.2 Cargo sequence is anticipated by referral to ship stowage plans/required sheets
5 Direct crane operators and transfer loads
  • 5.1 Crane operators are directed to work locations to ensure cargo/containers are transferred in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 5.2 Crane drivers are immediately alerted to unsafe conditions, safety incidents and emergencies in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5093 TLID4009A Direct crane operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBR47 TLID0004 Direct crane operations Unit of competency