Elements and Performance Criteria

Hazards
May include but not limited to:
ground stability (e.g. ground condition or slopes for load placement)
overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines, service pipes)
insufficient lighting
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant)
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials)

Hazard control measures
Refers 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 standards
May include but not limited to:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian standards
manufacturer's specifications
industry standards (where applicable)

Associated personnel
May include but not limited to:
riggers
doggers

Crane
May include:
bridge crane, a bridge beam mounted at each end to an end carriage, capable of travelling along elevated runways and having one or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge
gantry crane, a bridge beam, supported at each end by legs mounted on end carriages, capable of travelling on supported surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not and which has a crab with one or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge
Bridge and gantry:
excluded are cranes of the type that are controlled from a location remote to a permanent cabin/control station on the crane and that have three or less powered operations, that is hoist raise and lower is one operation

Communication method
May include but not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding
appropriate worksite protocol

Signage and labels
May include but not limited to:
crane data plates/labels
load charts
crane decals
control labels

Procedures
May include but not limited to:
manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists)

Controls
May include but not limited to:
long travel levers
cross travel levers
hoisting and lowering levers
rotating hook levers (where applicable)

Service logbook
May include but not limited to:
any logbook
service book
history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept

Safety devices
May include but not limited to:
horns/sirens
audible and visual motion devices
operator restraint devices (where applicable)
lights

Communication equipment
May include but not limited to:
two-way radios
whistles
bells
buzzers

Hazard prevention/control measures
May include but not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
insulated powerlines
safety observer used inside exclusion zone
disconnected power
traffic barricades and controls
pedestrian controls
movement of obstructions
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination

Test lift 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
May include but not limited to:
hoisting (raise and lower)
traversing (moving hoisting mechanisms along bridge)
travelling (at minimum speed, gentle acceleration and braking, to minimise load swing)

Communication signals
May include but not limited to:
stop - hand
stop - whistle
hoist up - hand
hoist up - whistle
hoist down - hand
hoist down - whistle
traverse - hand
travel - hand

creep - hand

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations
May include but 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, storms, etc.)

Shut down
May include but not limited to:
retracting hoist rope and hook block
travelling crane to park position
removing key from control panel (where applicable)
locking and securing cabin (where applicable)
isolating power to crane

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 OH&S regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment for this unit which have been endorsed by the national body responsible for OH&S matters.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Compliance with OH&S licensing legislation.
Communicate and work safely with others in the work area.
Risk assessment and management procedures (particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead powerlines/electrical cables, access to cabin, other vehicles and clear access whilst travelling).
Conduct of pre- and post-operational checks of the bridge and gantry crane.
Operation of a bridge and gantry crane including all functions to their maximum capacity in the lifting and moving of loads to the maximum rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel.
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of loads.

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 (PPE) for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate bridge and gantry crane and associated equipment in safe condition
suitable loads as specified by the endorsed Assessment Instrument
communication equipment (e.g. two-way radios, whistles etc.
other associated personnel to sling and direct the loads.

Method of assessment
Assessment must be conducted using the endorsed Assessment Instrument. These Instruments provide advice on their application.
The use of
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 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 OH&S regulators.

Method of assessment