View Unit : Preparing and Operating Crawler Cranes – above 10 tonnes – to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret and extract information from drawings, specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information.

Comply with information and/or instructions derived from risk assessments and method statements.

State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.

Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:

– drawings, specifications, schedules, manufacturers' information, method statements and regulations and guidance applicable to crawler crane operations.

Organise the work according to given information or instructions.

Describe how to communicate ideas between team members.

Organise and communicate with team members and other associated occupations.

State how to organise resources prior to and during lifting operations with crawler cranes.

Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working:

– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.

Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.

State what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports.

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely carry out the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational requirements during lifting operations.

Explain why and when personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to crawler crane use, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type.

State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.

Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the resources, and how they should be used correctly, relating to:

– consumables, lubricants and fuels

– attachments and lifting aids

– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or accessories.

Request and select resources associated with crawler cranes in relation to consumables, materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or ancillary equipment.

State how the resources should be used correctly, how problems associated with the resources are reported and how the organisational procedures are used.

Outline potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work.

Describe how to calculate weight, bearing pressure, length and area associated with the method/procedures to carry out lifting operations with crawler cranes.

Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage.

Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.

Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions.

Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.

State why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely in relation to the work.

Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated time.

Shut down and secure crawler cranes.

State the purpose of the work programme and describe why deadlines should be kept in relation to:

– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times

– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the lifting operation.

Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing loads using crawler cranes:

– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing, adjusting, checking, removing, communicating, operating, manoeuvring, positioning, lifting, transferring and setting down.

Prepare, set up and operate crawler cranes above 10 tonnes to lift, transfer and place a variety of loads in the workplace, to given working instructions.

Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish authority needed to rectify, to:

– identify the characteristics of the crane for the lifting operation

– carry out performance checks

– prepare, set up and adjust for operational requirements

– complete functional checks

– carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions, stability, safety and security of the work and surrounding area

– operate and move (where applicable) the crane

– identify characteristics, type, weight and positioning of loads for lifting and transferring

– secure and balance loads for lifting

– lift, remove and transfer loads

– position, place and set down loads

– confirm load stability and security

– shut down the crane

– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and accessories.

Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary equipment.

State the needs of other occupations and how to communicate within a team when preparing for and lifting and transferring loads.

Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and equipment used to lift and transfer loads.