Unit of competency Outline
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Operate overhead crane
Operate overhead crane
Unit of competency
National Code
FPPMHV210A
FPPMHV210A
State Code
AUY13
AUY13
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to operate an overhead crane in the pulp and paper industry General legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan work for the prevailing work conditions
- 1.1. Work for the prevailing work conditions is planned within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements
- 1.2. Traffic flow and work area conditions are constantly assessed and anticipated to allow safe operation to ensure no injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, loads or facilities
- 1.3. Characteristics of the load are taken into account to ensure that, where applicable, appropriate attachments/gear are used to move the load
- 1.4. Occurrences in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to appropriate personnel
2. Use controls and operating systems to manage the operation of the equipment
- 2.1. Controls and operating systems are used to manage operation of the equipment within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
- 2.2. Equipment is prepared and appropriate attachments fitted (where applicable)
- 2.3. Equipment is started in accordance with manufacturers guidelines to bring to speed
- 2.4. Instruments and gauges are monitored during startup and operations to ensure that operation is within manufacturers specifications
- 2.5. Power is managed for efficiency of equipment movement and economy of equipment operations
- 2.6. Equipment operations are conducted within manufacturers specified torque range
- 2.7. Any faults or damage to equipment are immediately reported to the appropriate personnel
3. Locate load and identify load characteristics
- 3.1. Location of load and identification of load characteristics are completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
- 3.2. Load is located and identified according to instructions
- 3.3. Requirements for Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL) of the gantry equipment are identified
- 3.4. Load weight and dimensions are checked to ensure they fall within the capacity of the equipment
- 3.5. Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations
- 3.6. Characteristics of the load are taken into account to ensure that appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed
4. Safely move load
- 4.1. Load is moved safely within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
- 4.2. Equipment is operated and positioned using smooth and controlled movements
- 4.3. Manoeuvres are within the limits of the equipment and in line with manufacturers specification
- 4.4. Load is moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to equipment or cargo
- 4.5. Continuous communication is maintained with personnel assisting the operator in load movement operations using appropriate communications technology and procedures
- 4.6. In the event of a safety incident or emergency, the equipment is immediately stopped and workplace emergency procedures followed
- 4.7. Safety incidents and emergencies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
5. Monitor and operate controls
- 5.1. Controls are monitored and operated within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
- 5.2. Equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions
- 5.3. Control systems are understood and acted upon in accordance with manufacturers guidelines
- 5.4. Control faults are identified and reported
- 5.5. Hazards in the work area are identified and appropriate measures are adopted to control the risks
6. Stop, shut down and secure equipment
- 6.1. Equipment is stopped, shut down and secured within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
- 6.2. Equipment is brought to a controlled halt and shut down without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and workplace procedures
- 6.3. Equipment is secured in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Overhead cranes and accessories may include:
pedestrian or remote operated
cabin operated
crane attachments
Job accessories may include:
safety clothing and equipment
vehicle manuals
vehicle tools
job and vehicle records and writing equipment
first aid kit
breakdown gear
Range of loads and lifting procedures may include:
standard mill loads
non-standard mill loads requiring trial lifts
Hazards in the work area may include:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular
traffic
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
Range of equipment may include:
various types of bridge and gantry cranes
computer systems
electronic screens and alarms
process control systems
analogue and digital instrumentation
fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to overhead crane operation
Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:
OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)
relevant codes and regulations for the shifting of cargo/containers using gantry equipment
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances e.g. Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes
relevant Australian Standards including AS1418 and AS2550
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
Documentation, procedures and reports may include:
SOP
quality procedures
environmental sustainability requirements/practices
plant manufacturing operating manuals
enterprise policies and procedures
oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines
plant isolation documentation
safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems
goods identification numbers and codes
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the shifting of loads using gantry equipment
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
supplier and/or client instructions
dangerous goods declarations and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
Electronic control systems may include:
Digital Control System (DCS)
touch screens
robotics
Actions may include:
process adjustments
reporting to authorised person
rectifying problem within level of responsibility
Communications may include
interaction with:
internal/external customers and suppliers
team members
production/service co-ordinators
maintenance services
operational support personnel
operational management
statutory authorities
Situational awareness may include
awareness of:
traffic
pedestrians
location of equipment
product
hazards
obstruction
unexpected movement
Forms of communication may include:
written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry
reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings
verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover
non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations
signage e.g. safety, access
Sensory information may include:
visual
sound
feel
touch
smell
vibration
temperature
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Overhead cranes and accessories may include:
pedestrian or remote operated
cabin operated
crane attachments
Job accessories may include:
safety clothing and equipment
vehicle manuals
vehicle tools
job and vehicle records and writing equipment
first aid kit
breakdown gear
Range of loads and lifting procedures may include:
standard mill loads
non-standard mill loads requiring trial lifts
Hazards in the work area may include:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular
traffic
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
Range of equipment may include:
various types of bridge and gantry cranes
computer systems
electronic screens and alarms
process control systems
analogue and digital instrumentation
fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to overhead crane operation
Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:
OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)
relevant codes and regulations for the shifting of cargo/containers using gantry equipment
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances e.g. Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes
relevant Australian Standards including AS1418 and AS2550
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
Documentation, procedures and reports may include:
SOP
quality procedures
environmental sustainability requirements/practices
plant manufacturing operating manuals
enterprise policies and procedures
oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines
plant isolation documentation
safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems
goods identification numbers and codes
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the shifting of loads using gantry equipment
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
supplier and/or client instructions
dangerous goods declarations and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
Electronic control systems may include:
Digital Control System (DCS)
touch screens
robotics
Actions may include:
process adjustments
reporting to authorised person
rectifying problem within level of responsibility
Communications may include
interaction with:
internal/external customers and suppliers
team members
production/service co-ordinators
maintenance services
operational support personnel
operational management
statutory authorities
Situational awareness may include
awareness of:
traffic
pedestrians
location of equipment
product
hazards
obstruction
unexpected movement
Forms of communication may include:
written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry
reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings
verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover
non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations
signage e.g. safety, access
Sensory information may include:
visual
sound
feel
touch
smell
vibration
temperature
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:
the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace
applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements
applicable aspects of the range statement
practical workplace demonstration of skills in operating an overhead crane
Context of and specific resources for assessment
A workplace assessment must be used to assess:
the application of required knowledge on the job
the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in operating an overhead crane
Access to the full range of equipment involved in operating an overhead crane in a pulp or paper mill is required
Method of assessment
A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job
workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job
answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge
third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel
written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)
A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended
Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:
the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace
applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements
applicable aspects of the range statement
practical workplace demonstration of skills in operating an overhead crane
Context of and specific resources for assessment
A workplace assessment must be used to assess:
the application of required knowledge on the job
the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in operating an overhead crane
Access to the full range of equipment involved in operating an overhead crane in a pulp or paper mill is required
Method of assessment
A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job
workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job
answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge
third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel
written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)
A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended
Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYD98 | FPPMHV2A | Operate overhead crane | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXI05 | PPMMHV210 | Operate overhead crane | Unit of competency |
