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Operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity
Operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11025A
MEM11025A
State Code
D7533
D7533
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/08/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
22/08/2014
Nominal Hours
9
Description
This unit of competency applies to the operation of non-slewing mobile cranes of greater than three tonnes capacity that incorporate a boom or jib. The mobile cranes may be articulated or non-articulated truck or locomotive cranes.
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 Requirement for load lifting and/or transfer is obtained according to procedures
- 1.4 The weight of the load is identified and estimated in consultation with associated personnel
- 1.5 Crane is assessed as appropriate to the load and workplace conditions
- 1.6 An appropriate path for the movement of loads in the work area is inspected and determined
- 1.7 Appropriate communication methods are identified with associated 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 visible and legible according to the appropriate standard
- 2.4 Routine pre-operational crane checks are carried out according to procedures
- 2.5 All controls are located and identified
- 2.6 Crane service logbook is checked for compliance
- 2.7 Crane is started according to procedures and checked for any abnormal noises
- 2.8 All crane safety devices are tested according to procedures
- 2.9 Post-start operational checks are carried out according to procedures
- 2.10 All communication equipment is checked for serviceability
- 2.11 All damage and defects are reported and recorded according to procedures, and appropriate action is taken
3 Set up crane
- 3.1 Ground suitability is checked
- 3.2 Crane is driven to the work area according to procedures
- 3.3 Crane is positioned for work application and stability according to procedures
- 3.4 Appropriate crane configuration for work task is determined according to procedures
- 3.5 Boom or jib and counterweight configuration data is input into the crane computer, where applicable
- 3.6 Appropriate hazard prevention or control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures
- 3.7 All communications equipment is tested for functionality
4 Lift and transfer load
- 4.1 Lifts are determined within the capacity of the crane and environmental conditions
- 4.2 Boom or jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from associated personnel
- 4.3 Test lift is carried out according to procedures
- 4.4 Loads are lifted and where required transferred or mobiled using all relevant crane movements according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- 4.5 Appropriate path is followed where load is transferred or mobiled
- 4.6 All required communication signals are correctly interpreted according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- 4.7 Load movement is monitored constantly ensuring safety to personnel and stability of load and crane
- 4.8 Unplanned and unsafe situations are responded to in line with procedures
5 Shut down and secure crane
- 5.1 Crane boom or jib and associated equipment is stowed and secured according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- 5.2 Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied, where applicable
- 5.3 Outriggers/stabilisers are stowed and secured according to procedures, where applicable
- 5.4 Crane is shut down according to procedures
- 5.5 Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out according to procedures
- 5.6 Plates or packing are stowed and secured, where applicable
- 5.7 All damage and defects are recorded and reported according to procedures, and appropriate action is taken
Hazards
Hazards may include, but are not limited to:
ground stability (e.g. ground condition, recently filled trenches and slopes)
overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines and service pipes)
insufficient lighting
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles and other plant)
fixed equipment, including machinery, tanks and conveyors
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning and storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials)
Hazard control measures
Hazard control measures refer 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 path
An appropriate path is one which:
maximises safety and stability during lifting and transferring, including mobile operation of the crane and depositing of the load
minimises disruption to other operations in the enterprise
without compromising safety, stability and avoidance of disruption, is the most efficient route for the transfer of the load
Appropriate standards
Appropriate standards may include, but are not limited to:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian standards
manufacturer specifications
enterprise and industry standards, where applicable
Associated personnel
Associated personnel may include, but are not limited to:
doggers
riggers
forklift and truck drivers
production and trades employees
Environmental conditions
Environmental conditions may include, but are not limited to:
wind
lightning
storms
poor light
Crane
Crane may include:
a crane (greater than three tonnes capacity) which meets the requirements of AS 1418 Set-2009 Cranes, hoists and winches Set
articulated type mobile cranes
locomotive hauled and self-propelled rail cranes
Communication methods
Communication methods may include, but are not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding
appropriate worksite protocol
Signage and labels
Signage and labels may include, but are not limited to:
crane data plates/labels
load charts
crane decals
control labels
Procedures
Procedures may include, but are not limited to:
manufacturer guidelines (instructions, specifications, operators manual or checklists)
industry operating procedures
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures and checklists)
Controls
Controls may include, but are not limited to:
luffing levers
hoisting and lowering levers
slewing levers, including brake
boom extension levers (where fitted)
Service logbook
Service logbook may include, but is not limited to:
any logbook
service book
history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept
Crane safety devices
Crane safety devices may include, but are not limited to:
horns/sirens
audible and visual reversing devices
operator restraint devices
lights
Communication equipment
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
Ground suitability
Ground suitability may include, but is not limited to:
rough, uneven ground
backfilled ground
soft soils
hard, compacted soil
rock
bitumen
concrete
Stability
Stability may include, but is not limited to:
deploying outriggers
establishing correct size plates or packing
correctly positioning plates or packing
Crane configuration
Crane configuration includes set up of crane for:
lift and lowering of loads where crane is not required to move (e.g. where a load is lifted of a truck and the truck then moves away to allow load to be lowered)
mobile load transfer where load is lifted and transferred to a different location by the crane
The configuration may include, but is not limited to:
boom/jib
fly-jib
counterweights
Hazard prevention/control measures
Hazard prevention/control measures may include, but are not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
insulated power lines
safety observer used inside exclusion zone
disconnected power
traffic barricades and controls
pedestrian controls
trench covers
movement of obstructions
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination
Test lift
Test list means 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
Relevant crane movements may include, but are not limited to:
telescope in and out
boom/jib up and down
articulating (as applicable)
raise and lower hoist (as applicable)
Communication signals
Communication signals may include, but are 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/articulate right - hand
slew/articulate right - whistle
slew/articulate left - hand
slew/articulate left - whistle
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations may include, but are not limited to:
failure/loss of control (e.g. brakes and steering)
failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system)
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning and storms)
Planned route
Planned route may include, but is not limited to:
unusual or difficult terrains
obstacles or obstruction
Best mobile practice
Best mobile practice may include, but is not limited to:
minimum speed
gentle acceleration and braking (to minimise load swing)
minimum boom/jib length
carrying the load near to the ground surface
use of handheld taglines
Shutdown
Shutdown may include, but is not limited to:
retracting boom/jib/fly, where applicable
retracting hoist rope and hook block
idling engine to stabilise temperature
retracting outriggers/stabilisers, where applicable
turning off engine
Hazards may include, but are not limited to:
ground stability (e.g. ground condition, recently filled trenches and slopes)
overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines and service pipes)
insufficient lighting
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles and other plant)
fixed equipment, including machinery, tanks and conveyors
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning and storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials)
Hazard control measures
Hazard control measures refer 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 path
An appropriate path is one which:
maximises safety and stability during lifting and transferring, including mobile operation of the crane and depositing of the load
minimises disruption to other operations in the enterprise
without compromising safety, stability and avoidance of disruption, is the most efficient route for the transfer of the load
Appropriate standards
Appropriate standards may include, but are not limited to:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian standards
manufacturer specifications
enterprise and industry standards, where applicable
Associated personnel
Associated personnel may include, but are not limited to:
doggers
riggers
forklift and truck drivers
production and trades employees
Environmental conditions
Environmental conditions may include, but are not limited to:
wind
lightning
storms
poor light
Crane
Crane may include:
a crane (greater than three tonnes capacity) which meets the requirements of AS 1418 Set-2009 Cranes, hoists and winches Set
articulated type mobile cranes
locomotive hauled and self-propelled rail cranes
Communication methods
Communication methods may include, but are not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding
appropriate worksite protocol
Signage and labels
Signage and labels may include, but are not limited to:
crane data plates/labels
load charts
crane decals
control labels
Procedures
Procedures may include, but are not limited to:
manufacturer guidelines (instructions, specifications, operators manual or checklists)
industry operating procedures
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures and checklists)
Controls
Controls may include, but are not limited to:
luffing levers
hoisting and lowering levers
slewing levers, including brake
boom extension levers (where fitted)
Service logbook
Service logbook may include, but is not limited to:
any logbook
service book
history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept
Crane safety devices
Crane safety devices may include, but are not limited to:
horns/sirens
audible and visual reversing devices
operator restraint devices
lights
Communication equipment
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
Ground suitability
Ground suitability may include, but is not limited to:
rough, uneven ground
backfilled ground
soft soils
hard, compacted soil
rock
bitumen
concrete
Stability
Stability may include, but is not limited to:
deploying outriggers
establishing correct size plates or packing
correctly positioning plates or packing
Crane configuration
Crane configuration includes set up of crane for:
lift and lowering of loads where crane is not required to move (e.g. where a load is lifted of a truck and the truck then moves away to allow load to be lowered)
mobile load transfer where load is lifted and transferred to a different location by the crane
The configuration may include, but is not limited to:
boom/jib
fly-jib
counterweights
Hazard prevention/control measures
Hazard prevention/control measures may include, but are not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
insulated power lines
safety observer used inside exclusion zone
disconnected power
traffic barricades and controls
pedestrian controls
trench covers
movement of obstructions
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination
Test lift
Test list means 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
Relevant crane movements may include, but are not limited to:
telescope in and out
boom/jib up and down
articulating (as applicable)
raise and lower hoist (as applicable)
Communication signals
Communication signals may include, but are 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/articulate right - hand
slew/articulate right - whistle
slew/articulate left - hand
slew/articulate left - whistle
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations may include, but are not limited to:
failure/loss of control (e.g. brakes and steering)
failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system)
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning and storms)
Planned route
Planned route may include, but is not limited to:
unusual or difficult terrains
obstacles or obstruction
Best mobile practice
Best mobile practice may include, but is not limited to:
minimum speed
gentle acceleration and braking (to minimise load swing)
minimum boom/jib length
carrying the load near to the ground surface
use of handheld taglines
Shutdown
Shutdown may include, but is not limited to:
retracting boom/jib/fly, where applicable
retracting hoist rope and hook block
idling engine to stabilise temperature
retracting outriggers/stabilisers, where applicable
turning off engine
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity to industry and enterprise standards, manufacturer specifications, and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
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 OHS licensing legislation
communicate and work safely with others in the work area
apply risk assessment and management procedures (particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlines/electrical cables, ground conditions, crane tipping, other vehicles and personnel)
operate a non-slewing mobile crane, including all functions to their maximum extension in the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity of non-slewing mobile cranes (over three tonnes capacity), in conjunction with other associated personnel
use appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads
conduct lifts and transfers to designated locations and via appropriate paths.
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 for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate non-slewing crane (greater than three tonnes) and associated equipment in safe condition
suitable loads as specified by endorsed Assessment Instrument
communication equipment (e.g. two-way radios and whistles)
other associated personnel to sling and direct the loads.
Method of assessment
The use of ‘simulators’ in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.
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 circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Guidance information for assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity to industry and enterprise standards, manufacturer specifications, and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
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 OHS licensing legislation
communicate and work safely with others in the work area
apply risk assessment and management procedures (particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlines/electrical cables, ground conditions, crane tipping, other vehicles and personnel)
operate a non-slewing mobile crane, including all functions to their maximum extension in the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity of non-slewing mobile cranes (over three tonnes capacity), in conjunction with other associated personnel
use appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads
conduct lifts and transfers to designated locations and via appropriate paths.
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 for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate non-slewing crane (greater than three tonnes) and associated equipment in safe condition
suitable loads as specified by endorsed Assessment Instrument
communication equipment (e.g. two-way radios and whistles)
other associated personnel to sling and direct the loads.
Method of assessment
The use of ‘simulators’ in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.
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 circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAV47 | MEM11025 | Operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W236 | MEM30105 | Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems | Qualification |
| W234 | MEM20205 | Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology | Qualification |