Roles & Responsibilities
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
Preparing for Work
- Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- Explain all relevant documentation
- Undertake all pre-use checks
Travelling & Manouvering
- Configure and set for travel
- Travel the crane to the work area
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces
Setting up for work
- Configure the crane for lifting duties
- Programme / set-up Rated Capacity Indicators or Load Moment Indicators for lifting duties
- Identify weights and centres of gravity of loads
- Deploy outriggers to specification (where applicable)
- Explain the function use and limitations of jib extensions
- Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services
Working Tasks
- Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing or steering capabilities of the crane
- Accurately place loads
- Minimise the swinging of loads
- Comply with signals and instructions
- Move loads through machine travel (relevant endorsements only)
- List different types of lifting accessories compatible with compact crane use, and explain the limitations of slinging with compact cranes
Shutting Down
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting, procedures for lifting and/or towing
