Elements and Performance Criteria

Hazards
May include but not limited to:
ground stability (e.g. ground condition or slopes for load placement)
overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines, service pipes)
insufficient lighting
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant)
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials)

Hazard control measures
Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls
It includes the application of the hierarchy of control, the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk:
elimination
substitution
isolation
engineering control measures
using safe work practices
personal protective equipment

Appropriate standard
May include:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian Standards
manufacturer's specifications
industry standards (where applicable)

Associated personnel
May include but not limited to:
riggers
doggers

Crane
A boom crane or jib crane mounted on a portal frame, which is supported on runways along which the crane may travel

Appropriate
May include but not limited to:
crane capabilities
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms etc.)

Communication method
May include but is not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding
appropriate worksite protocol

Signage and labels
May include but not limited to:
crane data plates/labels
load charts
crane decals
control labels

Procedures
May include but not limited to:
manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists)

Controls
May include but not limited to:
luffing levers
hoisting and lowering levers
slewing levers including brake

Service logbook
May include but not limited to:
any logbook
service book
history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept

Crane safety devices
May include but not limited to:
audible and visual warning devices
lights
function limits

Communication equipment
May include but is not limited to:
fixed channel two-way radios
whistles
bells
buzzers
NB: where radio communication equipment is used the transmitting frequencies of the equipment must be selected to prevent interference to or from other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the crane

Hazard prevention/control measures
May include but not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
insulated powerlines
safety observer used inside exclusion zone
disconnected power
traffic barricades and control/s
pedestrian controls
trench covers
movement of obstructions
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination

Test lift
The load is lifted just clear of the lifting plane to allow for checks to be safely made in consultation with associated personnel to ensure that:
near capacity loads do not overload the crane
loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung
load measuring equipment can be used to verify the calculated weight of the load
all crane equipment is functioning properly
adjustments to the slinging can be made in a safe manner

Relevant crane movements
May include but not limited to:
luffing
slewing
hoisting
mobiling

Communication signals
May include but is not limited to:

stop - hand

stop - whistle

hoist up - hand

hoist up - whistle

hoist down - hand

hoist down - whistle

luff boom down - hand

luff boom down - whistle

luff boom up - hand

luff boom up - whistle

slew left - hand

slew left - whistle

slew right - hand
slew right - whistle
mobile - hand

Best mobile practice
May include but not limited to:
minimum speed
gentle acceleration and braking (to minimise load swing)
minimum boom/jib radius
carrying the load near to the ground surface (where practical)
use of handheld taglines (where appropriate)

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations
May include but not limited to:
failure/loss of control (e.g. slew brakes, hoist drum)
failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system)
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc.)

Shut down
May include but not limited to:
raising boom/jib to clear buildings, structures and vessels (where applicable)
retracting hoist rope and hook block
idling engine to stabilise temperature
applying weather vain mode (where applicable)
applying motion locks and brakes are applied
turning off engine
removing key from ignition
locking and securing cabin (where applicable)

Overview of assessment
Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.
State/territory OH&S regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment for this unit which have been endorsed by the national body responsible for OH&S matters.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Compliance with OH&S licensing legislation.
Effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area.
Risk assessment and management procedures (particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlines/electrical cables, access to cabin, other vehicles and clear access whilst travelling).
Operation of a portal crane including all functions to their maximum extension in the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel.
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of the safe and effective application of knowledge and skill to workplace tasks (performance) must be undertaken using the endorsed Assessment Instrument.
Assessment of performance must be undertaken either in the workplace or in a realistically simulated workplace setting.
Assessors must ensure that the assessment in the workplace is organised to ensure that all the required equipment and materials and a suitable working area is made available to suit the assessment and the workplace.
Assessment must occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant appropriate standard requirements.

Applicants must have access to:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate portal boom crane and associated equipment in safe condition specified by the endorsed Assessment Instrument
suitable loads as specified by the endorsed Assessment Instrument
communication equipment (e. g. two way radios, whistles, etc.)
other associated personnel to sling and direct the loads.

Method of assessment
Assessment must be conducted using the endorsed Assessment Instruments. These Instruments provide advice on their application.
The use of
Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Guidance information for assessment
Further information about endorsed Assessment Instruments may be obtained from state/territory OH&S regulators.

Method of assessment