TLILIC0019 — Licence to operate a portal boom crane
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What an assessment for TLILIC0019 must cover
85 assessable components: 4 elements (37 performance criteria), 27 performance evidence and 21 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 Plan work/task
- 1.1Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent, a lift plan is confirmed with associated personnel and a site inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2Work area operating surface is confirmed to determine the quality of ground suitability for operational use in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.3Portal boom crane Rated Capacity (RC) and the lifting gear Working Load Limit (WLL) are established for the load/s and work/task requirements in accordance with manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures
- 1.4Appropriate paths for operating the portal boom crane and moving and placing load/s in work area are assessed and determined in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.5Relevant hazard identification and risk elimination/control measures are applied and advised to associated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.6Traffic management plan implementation is confirmed and followed in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.7Appropriate communication procedures are identified and tested with associated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.8All tasks are confirmed to ensure requirements for the relevant work area in accordance with a lift plan and workplace procedures
- 1.9Information required to ensure that lifting equipment and gear inspection, use, maintenance and storage complies with manufacturer requirements is obtained and interpreted
2 Prepare for work/task
- 2.1Consultation with workplace personnel is established and maintained to ensure all crane and lifting operations are clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with a lift plan and workplace procedures
- 2.2Risk control measures for hazards identified are checked for implementation in accordance with the lift plan and safe work procedures
- 2.3Portal boom crane is accessed safely in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
- 2.4Pre-start portal boom crane checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with legislative responsibilities and manufacturer requirements
- 2.5Portal boom crane is set up correctly with any lifting gear as per the lift plan and in accordance with relevant manufacturer requirements, including load chart/s and safe work procedures
- 2.6Boom/jib and lifting gear are set up and rigged as required in accordance with specific manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
- 2.7Operational checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
- 2.8Crane logbook is checked to confirm current compliance, is correct for the crane type, is completed and signed, and required rectifications have been signed off in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
- 2.9Weather and work environment conditions are assessed to determine any impact on portal boom crane operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
- 2.10Weight of the load is confirmed
- 2.11Derated WLL of lifting equipment resulting from selected slinging techniques is calculated and confirmed as suitable to meet the requirements of the lift plan
- 2.12Suitable lifting points and slinging techniques are identified
- 2.13Lifting equipment and gear are confirmed as ready for safe use
- 2.14Load destination stability is confirmed ensuring it is able to bear the load and is prepared for safe access and landing
3 Perform work/task
- 3.1Lifts are determined within the RC of the portal boom crane in accordance with the load chart/s and lift plan
- 3.2Boom/jib and hook block are safely positioned over the load following directions from associated personnel in accordance with the lift plan and safe work procedures
- 3.3Hook and lifting gear, where required, are connected to the load and used safely in accordance with the lift plan, safe work procedures and manufacturer requirements
- 3.4Test lift is carried out in accordance with dogging and safe work procedures
- 3.5Loads are transferred using relevant crane movements and tag lines, as required, in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
- 3.6Load and crane movement is monitored constantly and crane is operated safely in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
- 3.7All required communication signals are correctly interpreted and followed whilst crane is operated in accordance with the lift plan and safe work procedures
- 3.8Load is lowered and landed safely in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
- 3.9Lifting gear is disconnected from load and crane is positioned safely and efficiently for next task in accordance with lift plan and safe work procedures
- 3.10Lifting equipment and gear are inspected for defects, and defective items are isolated, tagged and reported
4 Pack up
- 4.1Crane boom/jib, lifting gear and associated equipment are stowed and secured as required in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
- 4.2Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
- 4.3Crane is shut down and secured to prevent unauthorised access/use in accordance with safe work procedures
- 4.4Shutdown crane checks are carried out in accordance with safe work procedures and manufacturer requirements
Performance evidence
- applying relevant mathematical calculations in conjunction with lift plan and load chart to determine radius requirements and relevant lifting gear to perform work/task to enable crane to be configured for load, including: - boom/jib - line pull - type of hook
- applying relevant communication signals from associated personnel
- applying relevant crane movements, including: - boom/jib up and down (luffing) - catching load swing appropriately - positioning and using main and auxiliary hook and attachments to connect to load safely - raising and lowering hoist - slew boom/jib - travel
- conducting and applying hazard and risk assessment strategies, including: - confirming work area operating surface suitability based on crane and task requirements - dynamic loads - load swing - overloading - lifting and placing load - tyre pressures or track condition - asymmetric loads - overhead hazards - restricted and poorly ventilated areas - risk of collision with people, moving plant and fixed structures - adequate lighting - weather conditions
- complying with Commonwealth, state and territory work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation
- communicating with other associated personnel through using appropriate worksite procedures, including: - two-way radio - active listening - demonstrating and interpreting hand signals - questioning to confirm understanding - signage - whistles - written instructions
- completing pre-start checks, including: - engine/mechanical fluid level checks as required by manufacturer requirements - presence of correct logbook - evidence of damage - fluid leaks - lights work effectively - locating, identifying and confirming all controls - mirrors and seat are adjusted appropriately - fire extinguisher - safety equipment checks - signage and labels to ensure they are visible and legible - checking for signs of paint separation and stressed welds indicating potential structural weakness - wheels and rail for damage/wear - updating records as required - visual damage or equipment faults
- conducting operational checks ensuring: - all controls are located, identified and tested for functionality - all hydraulic functions are operational - lifting gear movements and control functions are smooth and comply with lift plan - hazard warning systems, safety, audible and visual warning devices are checked to ensure they are functional, including: - travel beepers - lights - horns - crane computer alarm (where fitted) - anti-two block alarms (where fitted) - start-up is in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures - there are no unusual noises - transmission and brake functions comply with operating requirements
- confirming and following traffic management plan procedures relevant to their role in the work area
- determining any defects or faults with operation of crane and reporting to relevant person/s
- ensuring risk control measures within the work area are effective in accordance with workplace procedures
- following directions of dogger or rigger
- inputting crane configuration into crane computer (where fitted) and checking operation to accurately reflect crane configuration
- interpreting and confirming relevant documentation for the work task and relevant area
- maintaining three points of contact whilst accessing crane
- monitoring load disconnection from hook is safe and ensuring no movement of controls
- operating a portal boom crane to lift three different loads using the main hook that: - is 25% of the maximum working radius with a load weighing at least 25% of the crane’s Rated Capacity (RC) at that radius, and - is 50% of the maximum working radius with a load weighing at least 50% of the crane’s RC at that radius, and - is 75% of the maximum working radius with a load weighing at least 75% of the crane’s RC at that radius
- positioning portal boom crane in relevant area for next task
- positioning the portal boom crane for safe operation for: - application of the task - manoeuvring in safe work - stability of the portal boom crane and the load
- recording and maintaining accurate information relating to crane operations
- reporting to relevant person/s on site risk control measures that are not in place or deficient
- setting up and validating an exclusion zone
- shutting down a portal boom crane in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
- planning for and managing load stability, including: - confirming and inspecting appropriate lifting gear and applying slinging techniques appropriate to the type of load, its mass and centre of gravity - confirming the Working Load Limit (WLL) tags of the lifting equipment and gear and calculating the deration of the WLL resulting from the slinging techniques applied
- test-lifting load just clear of lifting plane to allow for checks to be safely made in consultation with associated personnel to ensure: - slinging is correct - all crane equipment is functioning properly - load centre of gravity is correct - loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung
- test-lifting load just clear of lifting plane to allow for checks of crane computer (where fitted) to ensure: - load measuring equipment can be used to verify calculated weight of load - near capacity loads do not overload crane
- using communications signals, including: - hoist down - hand and whistle and radio - hoist up - hand and whistle and radio - luff boom down - hand and whistle and radio - luff boom up - hand and whistle and radio - slew left - hand and whistle and radio - slew right - hand and whistle and radio - stop - hand and whistle and radio - travel - hand and radio
Knowledge evidence
- appropriate worksite communication procedures, including: - listening - hand signals - questioning techniques - signage - two-way radios - written instructions - whistles
- crane configuration mathematical calculations to: - estimate loads - radius requirements - relevant lifting gear to perform work/task
- characteristics and impact of factors affecting portal boom crane stability whilst moving loads, including: - overloading - pick and carry the load - asymmetric loads - crane, lifting gear load chart/s and manufacturer requirements
- lift-impacting factors, including: - centre of gravity - dynamic nature of load - flex/deflection of boom - length - radius of lift - weight - set-up of jib
- hazards, including: - erection and pack up - crane stability - ground stability and condition, including recently filled trenches - insufficient lighting - obstacles or obstruction - other specific hazards and dangerous materials - overhead hazards, including: - electric lines - service pipes - structures - vegetation (trees) - traffic, including pedestrians, vehicles and other plant - operations on unusual, uneven or difficult terrains
- manufacturer requirements and instructions on shutting down and packing up crane
- portal boom crane characteristics and capabilities to allow crane configuration to suit a range of loads
- relevant safe work instructions, safety information and emergency procedures
- relevant documentation requirements and procedures for recording, reporting and maintaining workplace records and information
- risk assessment management and mitigation strategies, including hierarchy of control: - elimination - substitution - isolation - engineering controls - administrative controls - personal protective equipment (PPE)
- roles and responsibilities of duty holders in accordance with legislative obligations of WHS/OHS requirements and safe work/workplace procedures
- pre-start and operational checks required for a portal boom crane
- starting procedure of crane in accordance with manufacturer requirements
- weather bureau forecasts and environmental conditions that could impact operation, including: - lightning - wind - water impacted ground - ultraviolet (UV) exposure
- problems and appropriate response procedures to unplanned and/or unsafe situations and environmental conditions
- hazards commonly encountered while preparing load: - instability of landing surfaces - overhead and underground hazards - insufficient lighting - traffic - weather - pedestrian traffic - work at heights
- selection, inspection, care, handling, application, limitations and storage of lifting equipment and gear: - flexible steel wire rope (FSWR) sling - synthetic sling - chain sling (including shortener) - spreader bar or lifting beam - tag line - shackles - eyebolts
- methods of making temporary connections to loads using fibre and synthetic ropes: - single sheet bend - clove hitch - bowline
- stability of load and avoidance of hazards, including: - allowing for boom deflection - boom/jib as low as possible - boom/jib in line with crane - carrying load near to ground surface - crane stability - gently accelerating and braking to minimise load swing - lowering load safely onto appropriate dunnage taking into consideration swing and restrictions of area - minimum boom/jib length - minimum speed - using handheld tag lines - identification of incorrect sling of load
- typical routine problems encountered operating crane and equipment, and adjustments required for correction.
- workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting operations for the portal boom crane
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Questions about assessing TLILIC0019
What does an assessment tool for TLILIC0019 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLILIC0019 needs to address all 85 unit components: 4 elements with 37 performance criteria, 27 performance evidence requirements, 21 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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