TLID0008Shift loads using bridge or gantry crane

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What an assessment for TLID0008 must cover

54 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 19 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare work for the prevailing working conditions

  • 1.1Traffic flow, weather and work area conditions are constantly assessed and adjusted to allow for safe operations
  • 1.2Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.3Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate attachments/gear are used to move the load in accordance with lift plan
  • 1.4Occurrences in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5Bridge or gantry crane and equipment are inspected and configured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, prepared and appropriate attachments fitted
  • 1.6Crane pre-operational checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2 Operate bridge or gantry crane

  • 2.1Bridge or gantry crane is started and operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 2.2Instruments and gauges are monitored to ensure operation is within manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.3Faults or damage to bridge or gantry equipment are immediately reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Locate load and identify load characteristics

  • 3.1Load is located and identified
  • 3.2Working load limit (WLL) of bridge or gantry crane and equipment are identified and communicated to relevant personnel
  • 3.3Load characteristics, weight and dimensions are checked to ensure gantry lifting capacity is not exceeded
  • 3.4Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations
  • 3.5Load and environmental conditions are assessed to ensure appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed
  • 3.6Hazardous cargo is identified and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning and conducting work

4 Operate bridge or gantry crane to safely move load

  • 4.1Bridge or gantry crane is operated and positioned using smooth and controlled movements
  • 4.2Movements are within equipment limits and in line with manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3Load is moved in accordance with workplace procedures and to ensure safe operation
  • 4.4Communication is maintained with relevant personnel
  • 4.5Bridge or gantry crane is immediately stopped, and workplace procedures are followed, in the event of an incident or emergency
  • 4.6Bridge or gantry crane controls are operated and monitored in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 4.7Bridge or gantry crane control faults are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

5 Shut down and secure crane

  • 5.1Bridge or gantry crane is shut down in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 5.2Equipment is secured in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • applying precautions and implementing risk control measures
  • applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
  • communicating effectively with others
  • completing relevant documentation
  • estimating size, shape and special requirements of loads
  • identifying cargo, container and goods, coding, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code markings and emergency information panels
  • identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment, processes and procedures
  • implementing contingency plans
  • interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
  • interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and signs
  • modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
  • monitoring bridge or gantry crane and equipment performance
  • monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
  • operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • receiving, acknowledging and sending messages using appropriate communications equipment
  • reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • using personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace procedures
  • working collaboratively with others
  • working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Knowledge evidence

  • Australian and international codes, regulations and licence/permit requirements relevant for using bridge or gantry crane and equipment to shift loads
  • cargo marking and numbering systems
  • high-risk work licence requirements for bridge and gantry crane and associated equipment
  • operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for using bridge or gantry equipment to shift loads
  • problems that may occur and appropriate actions that can be taken to resolve these problems
  • relevant approved storage facilities, quarantine or other legislative requirements
  • relevant safety codes of practice and emergency response procedures
  • relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection procedures and guidelines
  • requirements for working load limit (WLL) of bridge or gantry crane and equipment
  • types of bridge or gantry crane and equipment used to shift loads in terminals/wharves, their applications and procedures and precautions for their use
  • workplace procedures and policies for using bridge or gantry crane and equipment to shift loads

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Questions about assessing TLID0008

What does an assessment tool for TLID0008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLID0008 needs to address all 54 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 19 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for TLID0008?

Auditori pulls the current release of TLID0008 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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