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