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Prepare a mobile crane for lift

Prepare a mobile crane for lift

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB0048
State Code
OEE93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare a mobile crane for a lift.It includes the systematic positioning and stabilisation of the crane and its assembly prior to lift in a variety of operational contexts. Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision.People achieving competence in this unit must hold the relevant high risk work (HRW) licence prior to undertaking mobile crane operation, dogging or rigging work.Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant state/territory authority mobile crane operations licence/permit requirements and regulations, codes of practice, rules and/or guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Position and stabilise crane
  • 1.1 Ground is checked to ensure it is firm enough to bear the load
  • 1.2 Mobile crane is directed to position systematically in accordance with operation plan, applicable Australian Standards, codes of practice and manufacturer specifications to ensure safe operation
  • 1.3 Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used to adequately distribute load
  • 1.4 Outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturer instructions, appropriate Australian Standard and other relevant statutory regulations
  • 1.5 Outrigger packing is checked for adequacy prior to and after lift is taken
2 Confirm crane for lift
  • 2.1 Reeving of the block is confirmed with a competent person and in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 2.2 Counterweights are confirmed in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Attachments are confirmed in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Competent person is consulted and other personnel are assisted as necessary to ensure efficient and safe assembly and set-up of crane
  • 2.5 Straight fly jibs and luffing fly jibs are confirmed in accordance with manufacturer instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN17 TLIB3011 Set up and rig crane for lift Unit of competency