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Licence to operate a derrick crane

Licence to operate a derrick crane

Unit of competency
National Code
TLILIC3004
State Code
AWL65
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
55
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a derrick crane safely.Derrick crane means a slewing strut-boom crane with its boom pivoted at the base of a mast that is:capable of luffing under loadguyed (guy-derrick) or held by backstays (stiff-legged derrick).This unit applies to the activities of a person operating a derrick crane.A person performing this work is required to hold a derrick crane high risk work (HRW) licence.This unit requires a person operating a derrick crane to plan work, conduct routine checks, transfer a load, and shut down and secure a crane. 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 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 associated personnel
  • 1.4 Appropriateness of crane to load/s and workplace conditions is confirmed
  • 1.5 Appropriate path for moving loads in work area is determined and inspected
  • 1.6 Appropriate communications methods are identified in consultation with associated personnel
2 Conduct routine checks
  • 2.1 Ground stability is checked
  • 2.2 Crane is visually checked for damage or defects
  • 2.3 All signage and labels are checked to ensure they are visible and legible, in accordance with the appropriate standard
  • 2.4 Appropriate crane configuration for work task is determined in accordance with procedures
  • 2.5 Routine pre-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
  • 2.6 All controls are located and identified
  • 2.7 Crane service logbook is checked for compliance
  • 2.8 Crane is started in accordance with procedures and is checked for any abnormal noises
  • 2.9 All crane safety devices are tested in accordance with procedures
  • 2.10 Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
  • 2.11 All communications equipment is checked for serviceability
  • 2.12 All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken
3 Transfer load
  • 3.1 Lifts are determined within crane capacity
  • 3.2 Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to work area in accordance with procedures
  • 3.3 Boom/jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from associated personnel
  • 3.4 Test lift is carried out in accordance with procedures to allow for checks to be safely made, in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 3.5 Loads are transferred using all relevant crane movements, in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
  • 3.6 All required communications signals are interpreted correctly in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
  • 3.7 Crane is operated in accordance with procedures
  • 3.8 Load movement is monitored constantly, to ensure safety of personnel and load, and structural stability
  • 3.9 Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with procedures
4 Shut down and secure crane
  • 4.1 Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required
  • 4.2 Crane equipment is stowed and secured as required, in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
  • 4.3 Crane is shut down in accordance with procedures
  • 4.4 Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
  • 4.5 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
D5248 TLILIC3004A Licence to operate a derrick crane Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAE37 TLILIC0007 Licence to operate a derrick crane Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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