Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:45 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:45 AM AWST
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Plan job and set up work areas
Plan job and set up work areas
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3012A
TLIB3012A
State Code
D4974
D4974
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
080305 - Personal Management Training
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan a lifting job and set up work areas prior to the positioning and setting up of a mobile crane, including obtaining and confirming job instructions and work specifications, coordinating the loading of gear and equipment, assessing job requirements work areas, designing the job plan and setting up the work area. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Obtain and confirm job instructions/work specifications
- 1.1 Job instructions are obtained and checked to ensure specifications include all necessary information
- 1.2 Lift plan and other work specifications are interpreted and clarification sought if necessary
2Coordinate loading of gear and equipment
- 2.1 Specific gear necessary for job is identified and obtained
- 2.2 Equipment is properly packed and secured according to company procedures to ensure injury and damage are avoided during transportation
3Assess job requirements and work area
- 3.1 Adequate site access and egress is identified
- 3.2 Potential hazards are identified and appropriate elimination or control measures selected
- 3.3 Weight and dimensions of load are estimated or confirmed in consultation with customer and relevant personnel to ensure job is within limits of crane capacity
- 3.4 Site information is interpreted and requirements confirmed with site supervisor
- 3.5 Area is assessed to ensure there is sufficient space to establish crane and conduct lift
- 3.6 Need to move mobile crane is assessed and, where applicable, route to be travelled is planned to ensure crane traverses firm surfaces and slopes are avoided where possible
- 3.7 Any concerns about the safety or feasibility of the lift are discussed with the customer and if not resolved, reported to supervisor
- 3.8 Payment arrangements are confirmed with customer where required
- 3.9 Customer requirements are anticipated and suggestions made which will maximise safety and efficiency and minimise inconvenience
4Design job plan
- 4.1 The job plan is developed to include hazard prevention/control measures and safety procedures in line with applicable Australian Standards, codes of practice and equipment manufacturers specifications
- 4.2 Cranes load chart is consulted and information on permissible loads, radii, weights, boom and jib configurations taken into account in planning the job
- 4.3 The job plan takes into account job requirements and customer priorities, and workplace rules and procedures
- 4.4 Job plan is discussed and confirmed with relevant personnel
- 4.5 Job plan details are documented as required
5Set up work area
- 5.1 Site personnel and public are advised of any danger and site/work area is isolated as necessary in line with legislative, regulatory and customer requirements
- 5.2 Site safety procedures are followed
- 5.3 Required protective equipment is identified and fitted in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requirements
- 5.4 Ancillary equipment is assembled and erected where appropriate
- 5.5 Load destination and travel route where applicable are prepared to accept load
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.
Operations may be conducted:
day or night
in a variety of weather conditions
Environment may include:
movement of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic
Customers may be:
internal or external
Mobile crane may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including:
construction and demolition
manufacturing
waterfront
mining
primary industry
utilities (electricity, gas, water)
arboricultural
swimming pool
quarrying
Hazards may include:
power lines
noise, light, energy sources
overhead service lines
surrounding buildings, structures, facilities
underground services
obstructions
uneven or unstable ground and recently filled trenches
stationary and moving machinery and equipment
hazardous or dangerous materials
traffic hazards and congestion
other vehicles and personnel
Hazard management is:
consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
management
union representatives
clients
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Requirements for access and/or lift may include:
site restrictions and procedures
authorities and permits
hours of operation
induction
slings, chains, nets, brackets and other specialised lifting equipment
noise restrictions
personal protective equipment
support trucks
additional gear and equipment
communications equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Dependent of the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
site plans
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)
operations manuals including load charts and crane and rigging manuals
induction documentation
competency standards and training materials
job specifications and procedures
manufacturers specifications
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
personal and work area work procedures and practices
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
occupational health&safety procedures
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to mobile cranes
relevant state/territory road rules
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
day or night
in a variety of weather conditions
Environment may include:
movement of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic
Customers may be:
internal or external
Mobile crane may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including:
construction and demolition
manufacturing
waterfront
mining
primary industry
utilities (electricity, gas, water)
arboricultural
swimming pool
quarrying
Hazards may include:
power lines
noise, light, energy sources
overhead service lines
surrounding buildings, structures, facilities
underground services
obstructions
uneven or unstable ground and recently filled trenches
stationary and moving machinery and equipment
hazardous or dangerous materials
traffic hazards and congestion
other vehicles and personnel
Hazard management is:
consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
management
union representatives
clients
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Requirements for access and/or lift may include:
site restrictions and procedures
authorities and permits
hours of operation
induction
slings, chains, nets, brackets and other specialised lifting equipment
noise restrictions
personal protective equipment
support trucks
additional gear and equipment
communications equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Dependent of the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
site plans
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)
operations manuals including load charts and crane and rigging manuals
induction documentation
competency standards and training materials
job specifications and procedures
manufacturers specifications
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
personal and work area work procedures and practices
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
occupational health&safety procedures
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to mobile cranes
relevant state/territory road rules
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5571 | TLIB1207C | Plan job and set up work areas | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN16 | TLIB3012 | Plan job and set up work areas | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W939 | TLI41910 | Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations | Qualification |
| W926 | TLI31710 | Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations | Qualification |
| J804 | TLI33513 | Certificate III in Stevedoring | Qualification |