FIELD SERVICE SECTOR
Review of Crane Operator unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Cranes |
Crane Operation |
20208, 20209, 20525-20529, 20864, 20865 |
Opportunity – The Training Organisation (known as Opportunity Training) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published May 2008
Planned review date December 2012
Summary of review and consultation process
The unit standards listed above were reviewed to maintain currency with industry requirements. Consultation was carried out with all stakeholders, including industry, moderators and training providers.
Main changes resulting from the review
· The title and content of unit standard 20526 were changed to remove reference to piling and foundation operations, and a new performance criterion was added to include travelling the crane with a load on the hook.
· Special notes, elements, performance criteria, and range statements were updated on all unit standards.
· New unit standards 24509, 24510, and 24511 were generated for multiwinch crane operation, cranes working in tandem, and non-slewing articulated crane operation respectively.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards are tabled below.
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Opportunity – The Training Organisation qualification is not materially affected by the changes. It will be updated when it is next reviewed.
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Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Crane Operation (Piling and Foundation Operations) [Ref: 1097] |
20526 |
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
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Subfield Cranes
Domain Crane Operation
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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20208 |
Describe types of self erecting tower cranes, and lift and place loads Describe types of self-erecting tower cranes, and lift and place loads |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
20209 |
Erect, dismantle, and reconfigure a self erecting tower crane Erect, dismantle, and reconfigure a self-erecting tower crane |
5 |
25 |
B |
|
20525 |
Arrange delivery of a track crawler crane to and from site |
4 |
15 |
B |
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20526 |
Configure a track crawler crane, and lift and place loads for piling and foundation operations Configure a track crawler crane, and lift and place loads |
4 |
22 |
B |
|
20527 |
Prepare and use a crane with crane mounted drill table for piling and foundation operations |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
20528 |
Prepare and use a crane and vibro hammer machine for piling and foundation operations |
4 |
12 |
B |
|
20529 |
Prepare and use a crane with drop hammer, and leader for piling and foundation operations |
4 |
16 |
B |
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20864 |
Handle standard lift precast concrete elements during crane operations Prepare for, and handle standard lift precast concrete elements during crane operations |
4 |
16 |
B |
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20865 |
Handle non-standard lift and tilt up precast concrete elements during crane operations Prepare for, and handle non-standard lift and tilt up precast concrete elements during crane operations |
5 |
16 |
B |
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24509 |
Describe the preparation of, and set up and operate, a multi-winch crane during crane operations |
4 |
6 |
New |
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24510 |
Prepare a lift plan, and lift loads using a crane working in tandem during crane operations |
4 |
4 |
New |
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24511 |
Configure a non-slewing articulated crane, and lift and place regular loads |
3 |
16 |
New |