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Undertake rigger/dogger and driver communication

Undertake rigger/dogger and driver communication

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIE3015
State Code
AVJ61
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enable effective communication between riggers or doggers and drivers, and to lift and move loads using slewing and non-slewing mobile cranes up to and including 20 tonnes, in a variety of operational contexts.It includes establishing an agreed communications system, trialling and configuring communications and communicating effectively during a lift. Work must be carried out in compliance with the licence/permit requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities pertaining to operations of mobile cranes up to and including 20 tonnes.Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish agreed communications system
  • 1.1 Forms of signals/communication conforming to Australian Standards and codes of practice are identified
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.3 Communication methods to be used in crane operations are agreed with relevant personnel
2 Trial and configure communications
  • 2.1 Communication is trialled, adjusted and/or confirmed as required to ensure a safe and effective lift
  • 2.2 Communications equipment is checked for correct operation and configured in line with legislative and workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Defective equipment is tagged, rejected and reported to authorised personnel for corrective action
  • 2.4 Signals/communications are given both within sight and out of sight of crane operator
3 Communicate effectively during a lift
  • 3.1 Communication methods and communications systems are used during a lift in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Problems identified during communication are reported and immediate action is initiated in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5108 TLIE3015A Undertake rigger/dogger and driver communication Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBR40 TLIE0005 Undertake rigger/dogger and operators communications Unit of competency