Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Site informationmay include but not be limited to
local conditions such as access and egress
work method statements.
Hazards may include but not limited to:
ground stability (eg. ground condition, recently filled trenches, slopes)
overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes, trees, buildings, etc)
insufficient lighting
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant)
weather (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. trip hazards, heights, radio interference, etc).
Hazard prevention/control measures
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 controls, including:
1. elimination.
2. substitution.
3. isolation.
4. engineered control measures.
5. safe work practices.
6. personal protective equipment.
Appropriate standard s may include:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian Standards
manufacturer's specifications
industry standards.
Lifting Equipment may include but not limited to:
fibre ropes
wire ropes
chain
wire and synthetic slings
shackles
eyebolts
beam clamps
plate clamps
spreader beams
lifting beams
pallet forks and cages
concrete kibbles
personnel boxes.
Communication Methods may include but are not limited to:
written instructions
signage,
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding
appropriate worksite protocol.
Cranes may include but not limited to:
tower cranes (including self erecting)
portal boom cranes
vehicle loading cranes
slewing mobile cranes
non-slewing cranes
derrick cranes.
Appropriate personnel may include but are not limited to:
supervisors
colleagues
managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations.
Communication Equipment may include but not limited to:
fixed channel two-way radios
whistles
bells.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include but not limited to:
hard hat
safety boots
gloves
high visibility clothing
reflective vest
relevant breathing, hearing, sight, skin and sun protection.
Load destination may include but not limited to:
ground
loading platforms
suspended floors
vehicles.
Communication signals may include but 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
telescope out - hand
telescope out - whistle
telescope in - hand
telescope in - whistle
slew left - hand
slew left - whistle
slew right - hand
slew right - whistle.
Defective Equipment may include but not limited to:
excessive wear
damage
stretched
broken wires
cut/damaged fibres.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the National Standard for licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.
State/Territory OHS regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment of this unit which have been endorsed by the national body responsible for OHS matters.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
comply with Commonwealth, state or territory OHS legislation, standards relevant to safe dogging and crane operations.
communicate and work safely with others in the work area.
apply Hazard prevention and control measures consistent with appropriate standards.
apply to move loads in conjunction with cranes including, the reading of tags, slinging, loading, directing and landing loads with a slewing mobile crane with a telescopic boom and a winch, in and out of sight of the crane/ operator, moving four loads of varying shapes, sizes and weights.
use fibre and/or synthetic rope as tag lines, and connecting to loads using clove hitch, rolling hitch, bowline and single sheetbend.
conduct pre and post operational checks of the lifting equipment.
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 national OHS 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 through a workplace supervisor 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 the requirements of any relevant Standards or operating procedures for dogging activities
Applicants must have access to:
personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purpose of the performance assessment.
four different loads as prescribed in the endorsed assessment instrument
lifting and associated equipment
suitable slewing crane
communication equipment (eg. fixed channel, two-way radios) as applicable.
Method of assessment
Assessment must be conducted using the national OHS endorsed Assessment Instrument. This Instrument provides instruction on the application of the assessment.
Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency.
The use of 'simulators' in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.
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 OHS regulators.