Field Service Sector
Review of Cranes unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Cranes
|
Crane Operation
|
3787-3792, 3794, 3795, 3797, 3799-3801, 16617, 20208, 20209, 20525-20529, 20864, 20865, 23351, 24509-24511, 25737, 26505, 26590 |
Crane Maintenance and Servicing |
3802-3804, 3807, 3812, 3818 | |
Crane Inspection |
3823 |
Opportunity - The Training Organisation (Opportunity Training) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published March 2012
Planned review date December 2016
Summary
The review commenced in May 2011 in response to standards scheduled for review, when the Industry Review Panel (the Panel) met to discuss changes in the crane industry since the last review, feedback from industry employers and assessors, and to consider reports from moderation detailing any issues around assessment of unit standards. The Panel was made up of representatives from crane sectors, assessors, and moderators.
The Panel had already commenced the mandatory review of cranes sector qualifications as part of the Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ), immediately prior to the review of unit standards. The mandatory review discussions re-affirmed that high risk factors associated with the crane industry reinforce the need for standards that establish appropriate benchmarks for performance.
These risk factors were considered carefully during the review, and safety requirements detailed in the unit standards were closely checked and updated to ensure they met current industry practices.
All unit standards were considered in relation to the relevant role holder(s). Changes were proposed to ensure the unit standards were fit for purpose, and subsequently incorporated.
Consultation occurred through the Cranes Conference, the Opportunity Training website, and further consultation with industry.
The Cranes Conference, held in early July 2011, was an ideal opportunity to discuss the unit standard (and qualification) review process, and to present the updated unit standards in relation to the proposed new qualifications. Industry personnel reiterated at Conference, and through subsequent feedback, the importance of having trained crane operators who, when deemed competent, are able to operate safely in a range of dynamic crane scenarios.
Unit standards were placed on the Opportunity Training website and stakeholders notified of the opportunity to provide feedback.
Feedback from Conference, and through further consultation, indicated that assessment requirements for the unit standards that related to crane operation required changes to ensure that operators were able to deal with the demands of an actual workplace, and not a simulated workplace situation.
Further consultation and discussion with all stakeholders was carried out to ensure these assessment requirements met the needs of industry. The unit standards were then put on hold until the initial stages of the mandatory review were completed in late November 2011 to include any further changes as a result of the mandatory review.
Unit standards were endorsed by the Cranes Industry Review Panel prior to submission for evaluation and registration.
Main changes
· Unit standard 3797, which expired in December 2011, was reinstated as this outcome is being carried out more regularly and having a unit standard available provides minimum standards against which to carry out assessment.
· Expired unit standard 3818 was used as a basis for developing new standards 27674 and 27675. Unit standard 3818 had included climbing a tower crane, which is considered a specialist activity and was a barrier to completion of the entire unit standard for some candidates who were not able to gain sufficient workplace experience. By splitting the unit standard candidates are able to gain the experience for climbing a tower crane over a longer period of time than is required for erection and dismantling (unit standard 27674).
· Unit standards 20525 and 20526, which have had extensive usage since development, were identified as having overlapping content. They have therefore now been designated as expiring, and replaced by a single unit standard 27676.
· New unit standard 27671 was developed for operation of a telehandler.
· New unit standard 27672 was developed for cranes in free fall operation.
· The level has decreased from Level 5 to Level 3 for unit standard 3807, as it was previously incorrectly allocated.
· Level has increased from 2 to 3 for unit standard 3800 to better align with the level descriptors.
· Credits have decreased for unit standards 3788, 3792, and 20208 to more accurately reflect the time needed for learning and assessment.
· Credits have increased for unit standard 3797 to more accurately reflect the time needed for learning and assessment.
Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2013
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
Current consent for |
Consent extended to | ||||
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Domain |
Crane Operation |
2 |
Standard |
3800 |
3 |
Impact on registered qualifications
Key to type of impact | |
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 |
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 Training qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review. All the qualifications have been replaced in the TRoQ mandatory review process, which was carried out in 2011. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
Ref |
Qualification Title |
ID |
0116 |
National Certificate in Crane Operation with strands in Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane, Tower Crane, and Crawler Crane |
3787, 3792, 3794, 3795, 3800, 3803, 20525, 20526 |
0119 |
National Certificate in Cranes (Mobile Crane Dispatch Supervision) (Level 3) |
3787, 3792 |
0120 |
National Certificate in Cranes (Tower Crane Supervision) (Level 5) |
3787, 3803, 3807, 3818 |
1097 |
National Certificate in Crane Operation (Piling and Foundation Operations) |
20525, 20526, 20529 |
1520 |
National Certificate in Cranes (Advanced Crane Operation) (Level 5) |
24509, 24510 |
The following table identifies qualifications developed by other SSBs that are affected by the outcome of this review process. The SSBs have been advised that the qualifications require revision.
Ref |
Qualification Title |
ID |
SSB Name |
1635 |
National Certificate in Precast Concrete (Level 3) with strands in Structural Precast, Prestressing, Precast Tank, and Traditional Tank |
3800 |
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation |
1656 |
National Certificate in Concrete Product Manufacture (Pipe) (Level 3) |
3800 | |
1581 |
National Certificate in Manufacturing (Core Skills) (Level 2) |
3800 |
Competenz |
1308 |
National Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution (Level 3) with strands in Log Yard and Wood Preparation, and Timber Yarding and Despatch |
3800 |
Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC) |
1174 |
National Certificate in Hot Dip Galvanizing (Introductory Skills) (Level 2) |
3800 |
NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation |
1175 |
National Certificate in Hot Dip Galvanizing (Operations) (Level 3) |
3800 | |
1284 |
National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Introductory Skills) |
3800 | |
1285 |
National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Operations) |
3800 | |
1347 |
National Certificate in Resource Recovery Operations (Level 3) |
3800 | |
0566 |
National Certificate in Cablemaking (Level 2) with strands in Wiredrawing, Conductor Assembly, Extrusion, Cable Assembly, and Cable Testing |
3800 |
Plastics and Materials Processing Industry Training Organisation Incorporated |
0738 |
National Certificate in Cablemaking (Level 3) with strands in Wiredrawing, Conductor Assembly, Extrusion, Cable Assembly, and Cable Testing |
3800 |
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
Key to review category | |
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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 |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Service Sector > Cranes > Crane Inspection
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
3823 |
Investigate and report a crane accident |
6 |
20 |
B |
Service Sector > Cranes > Crane Maintenance and Servicing
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
3802 |
Carry out periodic maintenance checks and servicing for overhead cranes |
3 |
15 |
B |
3803 |
Carry out periodic maintenance checks and servicing for tower cranes Carry out periodic maintenance checks and servicing for tower cranes or self-erecting tower cranes |
3 |
15 |
B |
3804 |
Carry out periodic maintenance checks and servicing for mobile cranes Carry out periodic maintenance checks and servicing for mobile cranes or track crawler cranes |
3 |
15 |
B |
3807 |
Plan and implement a maintenance schedule for tower cranes |
5 3 |
5 |
B |
3812 |
Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults in mobile cranes Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults in mobile cranes or track crawler cranes |
5 |
15 |
B |
3818 27674 27675 |
Erect, climb, and dismantle a tower crane Erect and dismantle a tower crane Climb a tower crane |
5 5 5 |
25 20 5 |
C |
Service Sector > Cranes > Crane Operation
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
3787 |
Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to cranes Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to cranes |
2 |
4 |
B |
3788 |
Demonstrate knowledge of skills required in the crane industry |
3 |
8 4 |
B |
3789 |
Sling regular loads and communicate during crane operations |
3 |
22 |
B |
3790 |
Operate a cab controlled overhead crane and lift and place loads |
3 |
12 |
B |
3791 |
Arrange delivery of tower crane to site |
4 |
15 |
B |
3792 |
Arrange delivery and move mobile crane and equipment to and from site |
4 |
22 15 |
B |
3794 |
Lift and place loads with tower crane Lift and place regular loads with tower crane |
3 |
15 |
B |
3795 |
Configure mobile crane and lift and place loads Configure and position a mobile crane and lift and place regular loads |
4 |
22 |
B |
3797 |
Dragline and/or dredge and/or clamshell using a mobile crane Dragline or clamshell using a track crawler crane |
4 |
5
6 |
B |
3799 |
Plan and direct complex lifting operations |
5 |
25 |
B |
3800 |
Operate a pendant controlled overhead crane and lift and place regular loads Operate a radio remote or pendant controlled overhead crane and lift and place regular loads |
2
3 |
10 |
B |
3801 |
Prepare and sling complex loads for crane operations |
4 |
25 |
B |
16617 |
Use a truck loader crane to lift and place loads |
3 |
15 |
B |
20208 |
Describe types of self-erecting tower cranes, and lift and place loads |
3 |
15 12 |
B |
20209 |
Erect, dismantle, and reconfigure a self-erecting tower crane |
5 |
25 |
B |
20525
20526
27676 |
Arrange delivery of a track crawler crane to and from site Configure a track crawler crane, and lift and place loads Configure a lattice boom track crawler crane, and lift and place regular loads |
4
4
4 |
15
22
22 |
C
C |
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 Prepare and use a crane with a fixed or hanging leader and hammer for piling and foundation operations |
4 |
16 |
B |
20864 |
Prepare for, and handle standard lift precast concrete elements during crane operations |
4 |
16 |
B |
20865 |
Prepare for, and handle non-standard lift and tilt up precast concrete elements during crane operations |
5 |
16 |
B |
23351 |
Describe, set up, and use, fall arrest and rescue systems in a tower crane environment |
4 |
15 |
B |
24509 |
Describe the preparation of, and set up and operate, a multi-winch crane during crane operations Describe the preparation of, set up, and simultaneously operate, a multi-winch crane during crane operations |
4 |
6 |
B |
24510 |
Prepare a lift plan, and lift loads using a crane working in tandem during crane operations Review a lift plan, and lift loads using a crane working in tandem during crane operations |
4 |
4 |
B |
24511 |
Configure a non-slewing articulated crane, and lift and place regular loads |
3 |
16 |
B |
25737 |
Prepare to use, and hook up, a crane with a crane-lifted work platform |
5 |
4 |
B |
26505 |
Use a mini-crawler crane to lift and place loads Use a mini-crawler crane with outriggers to lift and place regular loads |
3 |
15 |
B |
26590 |
Prepare to operate, and operate a hydraulic handi crane to lift, travel, and place loads |
4 |
8 |
B |
27671 |
Operate a telehandler configured as a crane, and lift and place suspended regular loads |
3 |
16 |
New |
27672 |
Prepare and use a crane in free fall operation |
4 |
8 |
New |