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Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

Unit of competency
National Code
TLILIC3008
State Code
AWL64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a capacity up to 20 tonnes.Slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed, but does not include:a front-end loader ora backhoe oran excavator orother earth moving equipment, when configured for crane operation.This unit applies to the activities of a person operating slewing mobile crane with a capacity up to 20 tonnes that is a: non-slewing mobile crane with a capacity exceeding 3 tonnesreach stackerslewing mobile crane with a capacity of 20 tonnes or lessvehicle loading crane with a capacity of 10 metre tonnes or more, excluding the application of load estimation and slinging techniques to move a load.A person performing this work is required to hold a slewing mobile crane - with a capacity up to 20 tonnes high risk work (HRW) licence.This unit requires a person operating slewing mobile crane with a capacity up to 20 tonnes to plan the work, conduct routine checks, set up crane, transfer a load, mobile load and shut down and secure the crane after completing the operation.Licensing/Regulatory InformationThis unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, HRW and meets Commonwealth, state and territory HRW licensing requirements. Any alteration to this unit would result in a unit that would not be acceptable to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulators for the purpose of licensing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work
  • 1.1 Potential workplace hazards are identified
  • 1.2 Hazard prevention/control measures are identified consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
  • 1.3 Weight of load is identified and estimated in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 1.4 Crane is appropriate to the load/s and workplace conditions
  • 1.5 Appropriate path for moving load/s in work area is inspected and determined
  • 1.6 Appropriate communications methods are identified with relevant personnel
2 Conduct routine checks
  • 2.1 Crane is visually checked for any damage or defects
  • 2.2 Crane is accessed in a safe manner
  • 2.3 All signage and labels are checked to ensure they are visible and legible in accordance with the appropriate standard
  • 2.4 Routine pre-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
  • 2.5 All controls are located and identified
  • 2.6 Crane service logbook is checked for compliance
  • 2.7 Crane is started in accordance with procedures and is checked for any abnormal noise
  • 2.8 All crane safety devices are tested in accordance with procedures
  • 2.9 Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
  • 2.10 All communications equipment is checked for serviceability
  • 2.11 All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken
3 Set up crane
  • 3.1 Ground suitability is checked
  • 3.2 Crane is driven to work area in accordance with procedures
  • 3.3 Crane is positioned for work application and stability in accordance with procedures
  • 3.4 Appropriate crane configuration for work task is determined as required, in accordance with procedures
  • 3.5 Boom/jib and counterweight configuration data is input into the crane computer as required
  • 3.6 Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to work area in accordance with procedures
  • 3.7 All communications equipment is tested for functionality
4 Transfer load
  • 4.1 Lifts are determined within the capacity of the crane
  • 4.2 Boom/jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from relevant personnel
  • 4.3 Test lift is carried out in accordance with procedures to allow for checks to be safely made, in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 4.4 Loads are transferred using all relevant crane movements in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
  • 4.5 All required communications signals are correctly interpreted in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
  • 4.6 Crane is operated in accordance with procedures
  • 4.7 Load movement is monitored constantly, to ensure safety of personnel and load, and crane stability
  • 4.8 Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with procedures
5 Mobile load
  • 5.1 Suitability of planned route for crane is checked in accordance with procedures
  • 5.2 Crane is configured to mobile load in accordance with procedures
  • 5.3 Load is moved using best mobile practice in accordance with the appropriate standard
6 Shut down and secure crane
  • 6.1 Crane boom/jib and equipment are stowed and secured as required in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
  • 6.2 Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required
  • 6.3 Outriggers/stabilisers are stowed and secured in accordance with procedures
  • 6.4 Crane is shut down in accordance with procedures
  • 6.5 Plates or packing are stowed and secured
  • 6.6 Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
  • 6.7 All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5251 TLILIC3008A Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAE38 TLILIC0010 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) Unit of competency