PORTAL
BOOM CRANE (CP)
Purpose
This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills
to safely operate a Portal Boom Crane. That being a boom crane or jib
crane mounted on a portal frame which is supported on runways along which
the crane may travel as described in Schedule B of the "National
Occupational Health & Safety Certification Standards for Uses and
Operators of Industrial Equipment." [NOHSC
1006 (2001)]. On completion of the course participants will be able
to perform pre-operational checks; set-up and operate the crane competently;
shut down and perform various operations competently.
Pre requisite
There are no pre requisites for this course.
Course Content
The Derrick Crane training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within
the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF):
UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and
Procedures
UEPOPS229A - Operate Lifting and Load Shifting Equipment for loads less
than ten tonnes
UEPOPS230A - Operate Lifting and Load Shifting Equipment for loads greater
than ten tonnes
WorkSafe Western Australia Certification
Legislation in the Workplace - OSH Acts and regulations, Specific
regulations dealing with cranes and AS 2550 Pt. 1 and AS 1418.10 Pt. 10,
[NOSHSC 1006 (2001)] Schedule “B” – Portal Boom Crane
Competency Units.
Plan Work – Portal Boom crane type and requirements, job
requirements, priorities, Workplace Rules and Procedures, identifying
hazards and hazard control measures, communication and emergency procedures.
Portal Boom Operation - Pre-start/Pre-operation checks, fault reporting,
set-up, load weight estimation, technical data, AS 2550.10 - Cranes
Safe Use – Portal Boom Crane.
Certification
Darwin & Western Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (CP)
and a nationally recognized WorkSafe 60 day interim certificate. WorkSafe
Western Australia will issue a Certificate of Competency within that 60
day period.
International
On successful completion of this course, candidates will be issued with
an Australian Skills Training Ltd Certificate of Competency in Portal
Boom Crane operation.
Duration
8 hours conducted over 1 day.
Maximum Participants
8 persons
Cost
For on site course costs, please contact
AST.
| 2007 Dates & Venues: |
AST Perth, Western Australia - On Demand and On Site |
AST Darwin, Northern Territory - On Demand and On Site |
| International – On Demand and On Site |
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