Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:39 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
TLILIC3003

State Code
AWL67

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

Description

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate bridge cranes and gantry cranes safely.Bridge crane means a crane that:consists of a bridge beam or beams, that are mounted to end carriages at each end, andis capable of travelling along elevated runways, andhas 1 or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge.Gantry crane means a crane that:consists of a bridge beam or beams supported at one or both ends by legs mounted to end carriages, andis capable of travelling on supporting surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not, andhas a crab with 1 or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge.This unit applies to the activities of a person operating bridge crane or gantry crane that is: controlled from a permanent cabin or control station on the crane, orremotely controlled and having more than 3 powered operations, including the application of load estimation and slinging techniques to move a load. A person performing this work is required to hold a bridge and gantry crane high risk work (HRW) licence This unit requires a person operating a bridge crane or gantry crane to plan the work, conduct routine checks, transfer loads, and shut down and secure crane after completing the operation. 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 (mass) of load is estimated in consultation with associated personnel
1.4 Appropriate paths for moving load/s in work area are determined
1.5 Crane is appropriate to the load/s
1.6 Appropriate communication methods are identified in consultation with associated personnel

2 Conduct routine checks

2.1 Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to work area in accordance with procedures
2.2 Crane is accessed in a safe manner
2.3 Crane is visually checked for any damage or defects
2.4 All signage and labels are checked to ensure they are visible and legible, in accordance with the appropriate standard
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 Crane safety devices are tested in accordance with procedures
2.10 Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
2.11 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 loads

3.1 Hoist block is positioned over load following directions from associated personnel, as required
3.2 Test lift is carried out in accordance with procedures to allow for checks to be safely made, in consultation with relevant personnel
3.3 Loads are transferred using all relevant crane movements in accordance with procedures and appropriate standard
3.4 All required communications signals are interpreted correctly in accordance with procedures and appropriate standard
3.5 Crane is operated in accordance with procedures
3.6 Load movements are monitored constantly, to ensure safety of personnel and load, and structural stability
3.7 Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with procedures

4 Shut down and secure crane

4.1 Crane is parked in accordance with procedures
4.2 Crane and equipment are stowed and secured in accordance with procedures and appropriate standard
4.3 Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required
4.4 Crane is shut down in accordance with procedures
4.5 Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
4.6 Hazard prevention/control measures are removed as required
4.7 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
D5247	TLILIC3003A	Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAE35	TLILIC0006	Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZP8	TLI33516	Certificate III in Stevedoring	Qualification
BDR4	TLI33518	Certificate III in Stevedoring	Qualification