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VERSION 2.0

British Columbia CraneSafe Certification

HYDRAULIC MOBILE CRANE80 TONNESANDUNDER

Based on BC Crane Operator Common Standards of Competence

Core Workplace CompetenciesPractical Experience Requirements

Industry Skills & Knowledge Standards


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Core Workplace Competencies - HYDRAULIC MOBILE CRANE 80 Tonnes & Under 3

Table of Contents

Forward................................................................................................................................. 4

Competency Profiles ............................................................................................................. 5

Crane Operator Core Knowledge & Workplace Competency Profile Chart ............................................. 6

CraneSafe Certification Competencies:Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Identified by Industry ............................................................... 8

Introduction to CraneSafe Certification Assessments .......................................................................... 9

Section 1 Safety .............................................................................................................. 10

Unit Standard CS 1.5 W .................................................................................................................. 11

Unit Standard CS 1.6 W ................................................................................................................... 13

Section 2 Communications ............................................................................................. 14

Unit Standard CCOM 2.5 W .............................................................................................................. 15



Section 4 Rigging ............................................................................................................ 26

Unit Standard CR 4.6 W ................................................................................................................... 27

Section 5 Load Charts..................................................................................................... 37

Unit Standard CLC 5.3 W.................................................................................................................. 38

Section 8 Crane Operations ............................................................................................. 43

Unit Standard CCO 8.4 W ................................................................................................................. 44

Section 9 Maintenance and Service ................................................................................. 49

Unit Standard CMS 9.7 W ................................................................................................................ 50

Glossary ............................................................................................................................. 53

Metric Conversion Help ....................................................................................................... 58

Recommended Reference Textbooks, Video/DVD Resources ................................................. 60

Reference Authority ......................................................................................................................... 62


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4 Core Workplace Competencies - HYDRAULIC MOBILE CRANE 80 Tonnes & Under

ForwardThese core skills and abilities are the common foundation for all types of cranes.

1. Mobile Crane - 80 tonnes and under

2. Mobile Crane - Unlimited tonnage

3. Mobile Lattice Boom Friction Crane

4. Mobile Lattice Boom Hydraulic Crane

5. Folding Boom Truck Crane - 22 tonnes and under

6. Folding Boom Truck Crane - Unlimited tonnage

7. Stiff Boom Truck Crane - 40 tonnes and under

8. Stiff Boom Truck Crane - Unlimited tonnage

This is a guide to the skills, knowledge and ability identified by the crane industry in BCthat you need to be a competent operator. This manual is designed to give you a briefoverview of the crane standards and assessment process.


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Competency Profiles


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Crane Operator Core Knowledge & Workplace CompetencyProfile Chart

CORE UNITS - Prerequisite for Mobile Crane 80 tonnes & under

1. Safety (CS)

1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices for crane operators (K)

1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials InformationSystem (WHMIS) (K)

1.3 Manage first aid in emergency situations (K)

1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of power line hazards and high voltage equipment(K)

1.5 Comply with WorkSafe BC and OH&S regulations (W)

1.6 Respond to fire emergencies (W)

2. Communications (CCOM)

2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of personnel involved in crane operations (K)

2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of hand signals (K)

2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of radio communications (K)

2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace communications (K)

2.5 Use hand signals in the workplace (W)

2.6 Use radio communications in the workplace (W)

2.7 Communicate information clearly and check for understanding in theworkplace (W)

3. Cranes (CC)

3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of types of cranes and classifications (K)

3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of terminology related to craning and craning

concepts (K)

3.6 Demonstrate knowledge of hoisting terminology, functions and systems (K)

3.7 Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to cranes(K)


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4. Rigging (CR)

4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of lifting theory and forces (K)

4.2 Demonstrate knowledge of rigging hardware, materials, tools and manuals (K)

4.3 Demonstrate knowledge of types and function of wire rope and chains (K)

4.4 Demonstrate knowledge of installation, inspection and storage of wire rope (K)

4.5 Demonstrate knowledge of rigging techniques (K)

4.6 Use rigging hardware and tools in the workplace (W)

5. Lead Charts (CLC)

5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of determining weight loads using fundamentalmath functions and calculations (K)

5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of loading and lifting (K)

5.3 Interpret load charts and load study drawings to configure crane forworkplace operation (W)

6. Transportation & Delivery (ATD)

7. Site Planning & Crane Positioning (ASPCP)

8. Crane Operations (CO)

8.1 Demonstrate knowledge of pre-operational requirements in craneoperations (K)

8.4 Demonstrate crane set-up per manufacturers instructions (except Task 4 inMobile) (W)

9. Maintenance & Service (CMS)

9.7 Maintain an equipment logbook to retain a permanent written record ofmaintenance and repairs (W)


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PROFILE CHART:Mobile Crane Operator Knowledge Units & Workplace Competency

Hydraulic Boom 80 tonnes and under

ADVANCED UNITS

3. Cranes (AC)

3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of crane components and attachments (K)

3.4 Demonstrate knowledge of engines and ancillary systems (K)

3.5 Demonstrate knowledge of power transfer for cranes (K)

6. Transportation & Delivery (ATD)

6.1 Demonstrate knowledge of BC Ministry of Transportation - CommercialTransport rules and regulations as they pertain to transportation of cranes(K)

6.2 Demonstrate knowledge to prepare and to transport a mobile crane (K)

6.3 Demonstrate knowledge of to assemble and disassemble a crane at aworksite (K)

6.4 Prepare and transport a mobile crane to a worksite following all highwayand traffic rules and regulations (W)

6.5 Assemble and disassemble a crane at a worksite (W)

7. Site Planning & Crane Positioning (ASPCP)

7.1 Demonstrate knowledge of accurate site assessment tools (K)

7.2 Demonstrate knowledge to locate and safely position crane (K)

7.3 Conduct an accurate site assessment and safely position a crane in theworkplace (W)


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8. Crane Operations (ACO)

8.2 Demonstrate knowledge of crane operations (K)

8.3 Demonstrate knowledge to leave a crane unattended (K)

8.4 Demonstrate crane set-up per manufacturers instructions Task 4 only(others core) (W)

8.5 Use a mobile crane to safely pick and carry loads in a workplace (W)

8.6 Leave a crane unattended (W)

9. Maintenance & Service (AMS)

9.1 Demonstrate knowledge of inspecting engines, monitoring devices andhydraulic systems (K)

9.2 Demonstrate knowledge of servicing and maintenance procedures onmobile cranes (K)

9.3 Complete maintenance checklists (engine on / engine off) and maintain

engines to manufacturers specifications (W)

9.4 Perform routine inspections and maintenance of hydraulic systems (W)

9.5 Inspect monitoring devices and control mechanisms (W)

9.6 Perform service on engine cooling systems on mobile cranes (W)


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CraneSafe Certification Competencies:Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Identified by Industry


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Trainees demonstrate the skills theyhave learned in class and on the job ina practical assessment conducted by a

CraneSafe Assessor.

Introduction to CraneSafe Certification Assessments


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Section 6 Transportation & Delivery


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Unit Standard ATD 6.4 W

WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT

PREPARE & TRANSPORT A MOBILE CRANE TO A WORKSITE FOLLOWING ALL HIGHWAY& TRAFFIC RULES & REGULATIONS - MOBILE

PURPOSE

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to prepare and transport amobile crane to a worksite.

TASK 1

You must take responsibility to prepare a crawler crane and rubber-tired crane andcomponents for highway travel. In doing this task you must follow the manufacturersrecommendations and the BC Ministry of Transportation Commercial TransportRegulations.

It is important you record the activities in date order in your trainee logbook showingwhere and when you performed the tasks. These logbook entries are checked by theMentor to see you have had sufficient practice in the task prior to assessment

This assessment should naturally occur as you demonstrate the skills in the workplace.Signoff from your Mentor can be done after successfully completing preparation ofcrawler cranes and rubber tired cranes a minimum of three times. It is through repeateddemonstration of skills that competency is achieved.

You must be able to show you can safely loadand secure the cranes and components fortransporter travel. This includes displaying thecorrect signs and ensuring the signage andsignals are serviceable.

In preparing the cranes and their components for travel you must clearly show you have:

followed the manufacturers recommendations

adhered to and followed the BC Ministry of Transportation Commercial TransportRegulations

considered and addressed the transporters structural integrity and capacity

used flags correctly

installed flashers for correct use

used all warning signals appropriately

verified the transportation permit

Refer to Task #1Point 1.1


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Unit Standard ATD 6.5 W


ASSEMBLE & DISASSEMBLE A CRANE AT A WORKSITE - MOBILE

PURPOSE

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to assemble and disassemble acrane at a worksite.

The emphasis of this unit assessment is getting the crane adjusted as outlined in Task 1and checking the location on the worksite prior to set up.

Note:This assessment may be able to be completed simultaneously with the assessment for SitePlanning and Crane Position MC7.3 W it will depend entirely on the workplace and theopportunities you have to demonstrate the skills. Please ensure you read the assessmentrequirements for unit MC7.3 W to see if you can combine the activities and be assessedfor both at the same time.

TASK 1

You must take responsibility to assemblea mobile crane for usage on a worksite.There are adjustments that may berequired to be made to:

Attachments

Counterweights

Booms

Undercarriage

Boom dollies

When the crane is assembled it iscritical that the area in which the cranewill operate is checked to ensure that

it is secure and free from obstructions.Typical things to check for include:

Any overhead wires

Any other overhead obstructions like trees

Any underground services sometimes not well known and without any visiblesigns of existence, e.g.: buried piping and parking garages

A level site



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Section 7 Site Planning & Crane Positioning


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Unit Standard ASPCP 7.3 W


CONDUCT AN ACCURATE SITE ASSESSMENT & SAFELY POSITION A CRANE IN THEWORKPLACE - MOBILE

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to conduct a site assessment andposition a crane safely in the right location.

The emphasis of this unit assessment is site planning and crane positioning as outlinedin Tasks 1 and 2. This assessment may be able to be completed simultaneously with theassessment for Transportation and Delivery /Assembly of Crane MC6.5 W and the Crane

Operation units in section 8 (MC 8.4, 8.5, 8.6) it will depend entirely on the workplaceand the opportunities you have to demonstrate the skills. Please ensure you read theassessment requirements for all the units to see if you can combine the activities and beassessed for several at the same time.

It is important you record the activities in date order in your trainee logbook showingwhere and when you performed the tasks. These logbook entries are checked by theMentor to see you have had sufficient practice in the task prior to assessment.

TASK 1

You must inspect a site and develop an accurate

lift plan. In order to develop the lift plan correctlyyour must refer to blue prints and, if applicable,engineers drawings.

When conducting a site plan there are a number of things that must be taken intoconsideration including:

Assessment of area and soil condition

The ground the crane will be on must be able to support a loaded crane. It needs to bereasonably level and reasonably compacted. As a rule of thumb side slopes, shoringlocations, excavations and trenches should be avoided. Often the ground near to abuilding is made up of backfill and not as compacted as the rest of the site. This needs to

be considered.

Refer to Task #1

Point 1.1


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Assessment of hazards and obstacles

Typical obstacles and hazards are overhead wires, trees, other structures or equipment.These are obvious and must be avoided. Less obvious are underground utilities orstructures for which there may be no visible sign on the top surface. These may includecables, wires, pipes, sewers, tanks, parking garages, etc. As critical as it is to avoid aboveground obstacles it is also necessary to check for underground utilities and structuresto ensure safe crane operation. While the weight of the crane may not cause immediatedamage the combination of the crane weight and vibration from hoisting, swinging,lowering etc., during operation can cause collapse and/or other damage.

Ground pressure points should be considered as they vary depending on the type of liftmovement. For example, lifting a load over the corner of the crane produces the maximumground bearing pressure and consideration must be made for this increased pressure.

Underground utilities or structures can usually be checked by the site supervisor or yoursupervisor who will have been in contact with local authorities. Task 2 addresses some of

the actions to take to more safely and evenly distribute the weight of the crane and allowfor ground bearing pressure points.


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TASK 2

Once the ground surface has been checked for obstacles and hazards the crane must bepositioned in the correct location. This often requires the use of additional equipment todistribute the load more evenly and ensure crane stability.

In this part of the assessment you mustdemonstrate the use of blocking and blockingmats prior to positioning. Then once positionedyou must use the correct signalling and barrier signage. The crane will also need to havethe correct grounding and bonding. This must all be in place and checked prior to thecrane being used.

Blocking and blocking mats

To be safe, blocking under the outriggerfloat should be three times larger in area

than the float itself. The blocking mustbe firm and be capable of supporting thetotal weight of the crane and load. A pileof blocking may not create a firm andstable surface for support as it may moveor topple under the weight or action ofthe crane. Blocking should not be placedunder the outrigger beams.

Blocking mats, which are made of steelor wood, provide a much more stableplatform over a larger surface of groundthan blocks. If there is ever any doubt

about the grounds stability on the worksite you should consult the site supervisor whomay contact a soil professional. The risk of setting a crane up on an unstable or unknownsurface is too great to take a chance!

When a crawler crane is positioned on blocking mats timber blocking must be placed atthe ends of the tracks so the crawler does not move.

Signalling and Barrier Signage

While the crane is being positioned the crane operator and signaller must communicateeffectively by using the correct hand and/or radio signals. Once the crane is in position theappropriate signage must be displayed to identify and hazard.

Signage is put in place to make sure that those working on the site or those new to the site

know what areas should be avoided or where dangerous areas are located.

Grounding and Bonding

Before the crane is used it must be properly grounded to make sure that in the event ofan electrical contact (lightning strike, contact with power cables) the current will travelthrough the crane into the ground and not cause injury to the operator or others. Of equalimportance is the bonding of the crane and its components as there must be continuitybetween all parts so that the current passes from one part to the next and then into theground. Without this the purpose of grounding the equipment is futile.

Refer to Task #2Points 2.1, 2.2


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A correctly bonded crane that has been properly grounded should avoid injuries to thecrane operator or others.

Note:Your Mentor must verify he has seen you complete these tasks. After demonstrating theseskills at work a minimum of three times you can be assessed. Your Mentor will adviseif you are to do this as part of routine operations in the workplace or as a separateassessment task.


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Section 8 Crane Operations


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Unit Standard ACO 8.4 W

WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT (Core except Task 4)

DEMONSTRATE SAFE CRANE SET UP ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERSINSTRUCTIONS

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to conduct a pre-operationinspection of a crane prior to use.

The emphasis of this unit assessment is an accurate pre-operation inspection and theneed to do this according to the manufacturers recommendations.

It is important you record the activities in date order in your trainee logbook showingwhere and when you performed the tasks. These logbook entries are checked by theMentor to see you have had sufficient practice in the task prior to assessment.

Note:This assessment may be able to be completed at the same worksite, on the same day asassessments in sections 6 and 7 on Transportation and Assembly, then Site Planning,Positioning and Location (MC 6.4, 6.5, 7.3). This will depend entirely on the workplaceand the opportunities you have to demonstrate the skills. Please ensure you read theassessment requirements for units MC 6.4, 6.5, and 7.3 W to see if you can combine theactivities and be assessed for several of them at the same time.

TASK 1 - SAFE CRANE SET UP

You must conduct a pre-operational inspection for the following types of cranes:

Mobile crane

Boom truck

Rubber tire crane

Crawler crane

Typically the inspection involves a walk around with visual checking of a number of keyparts and their components. Companies require the crane operator to complete daily

safety inspections and use the inspection charts from an inspection repair book for thispurpose.

In addition to the daily crane inspections a crane may be inspected at other times aswell. These include after a period of no use, during annual inspections, and/or wheneversudden and unusual shock loads are applied to the crane.

The inspection requirements for assessmentpurposes must include checking for thefollowing:

Refer to Task #1Points 1.1, 1.2,1.3


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Operators aids for the crane are in place and verified

The LMI Load Moment Indicator

Boom length indicator

Boom angle indicator

Inspection and erection reports are completed and accurately filedincluding the

Crane logbook

Lift plan

OH&S requirements are followed

Control systems and system gauges are located

TASKS 2 & 3

After the initial inspection you will be required to perform routine tests, and possiblerepairs and maintenance as warranted by the inspection. For assessment purposes youmust complete the requirements of the task even though the repairs and maintenanceopportunities will be varied. It may take several inspections in different worksites to beable to complete some maintenance and repairs and this will be totally dependent onwhatever is found with the equipment that day.

After repairs and maintenance are doneperform these tests for the following functions:

Boom up and down

Hoist up and down

Swing left and right

Scope in and out

Brakes

Any defects and deficiencies found during the tests, and any repairs or maintenanceperformed to correct them, need to be reported to the supervisor and recorded accuratelyin the crane log book.

When entries are made in the crane log bookthey must include:

Date

Description of issue

Signature of person doing repairs

Signature of operator




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TASK 4 (MOBILE)

This task has two parts:

1. setup a rubber tire

2. setup a hydraulic crawler crane.

In setting up either crane you must ensurethe area of operation is correctly scoped, thatsite plans are followed and the manufacturersspecifications are addressed. (4.1)

As is the case with any setup you must check for overhead obstructions and undergroundhazards.(4.2)

Also, blocking and/or mats used must be sufficient considering the load requirements andconditions to level the crane. (4.3)

Prior to the lifts you must programme and adjust the safety devices. This is required toensure accuracy and safety when lifting. These include: (4.4)

LMI load moment indicator

Anti two block systems

Boom angle indicators

Level crane

The assessment should take place in the workplace during normal operations and yourMentor must verify he has seen you complete these tasks. After demonstrating these skills

at work a minimum of three times you can be assessed. Your Mentor will advise if you areto do this as part of routine operations in the workplace or as a separate assessment task.

Refer to Task #4Points 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4


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USE A MOBILE CRANE TO SAFELY PICK UP & CARRY LOADS IN A WORKPLACE -MOBILE

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to pick and carry a load with amobile crane.

The unit assessment encompasses a variety of actions including operating a crane,adjusting procedures as required for weather and conditions, performing hoists,monitoring the equipment, placing the load and then performing post operation

procedures. A key requirement for the success of this assessment is for you to workthrough the tasks in the routine manner of a competent crane operator with a smoothtransition between the responsibilities and an ability to be monitoring and sensing what isoccurring during the process.

Note:This assessment may be able to be completed at the same worksite, on the same dayas assessments in section 6 and 7 on Transportation and Assembly, then Site Planning,Positioning and Location (MC 6.4, 6.5, 7.3). This will depend entirely on the workplaceand the opportunities you have to demonstrate the skills. Please ensure you read theassessment requirements for previous units to see if you can combine the activities and beassessed for several of them at the same time.

TASK 1

You must operate a crane first without a loadand then with a load. The operations you mustinclude in both scenarios are:

Booming up and booming down

Slewing clockwise and counter clockwise

Hoisting up and down

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TASK 2

In this portion of the assessment you mustshow that you are able to safely control thehook block during the lifts by making thenecessary adjustments. In the assessmentprocess you may not have, on that particular day, any of the weather conditions outline inthe assessment. In this case you must simulate how you would make adjustments to suitweather conditions that include:

Ice

Frozen to the ground

High winds

Lightning storm

The types of adjustments you must demonstrate are:

Maintaining even control

Using slower swing speeds

TASKS 3, 4 & 5

When you perform hoisting procedures youmust also be monitoring the equipmentsperformance and trouble shooting anyproblems that arise. At the same time allsafety regulations must be adhered to andthe manufacturers recommendations for safeoperation must be followed.

When you demonstrate pick and carry procedures you must include: (3.1)

Travelling at low speed

Using the shortest boom length possible

Having the load as low as possible

Simulating a lift near high voltage equipment

Conducting a blind lift

For the purposes of the assessment, you must show you are able to operate in thevicinity of high voltage equipment and for safety reasons, until you are a qualified craneoperator, this must be simulated. As a trainee you must demonstrate that you know how tocompetently avoid touching high voltage equipment and it is not safe practice to have youlearn and demonstrate this around live high voltage equipment instead, to protect youand others, this is done through a mock situation. (3.2)


Refer to Task #3, 4, 5Points 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,

4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2


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TASK 6

On completion of the lifts you must perform the regular post operational procedures thatinclude the following:

You will notice you have to also demonstrate these same skills in the assessment for UnitStandard 8.6 W so it may be possible to have both tasks signed off at one time.

Wheels/ tracks, deck, and cab are cleaned and all garbage or obstacles areremoved from the cab

Equipment is safely parked in the correct location

Equipment is properly shut down and safely secured with the battery, and nightswitch if applicable, disconnected and the machine locked up.

Post operation checks are made to verify:

Fluid levels

Safe shut down

Correct lockup

Appropriate location

The assessment should take place in the workplace during normal operations and willtake a number of days to complete. Your Mentor must verify he has seen you completethese tasks. After demonstrating these skills at work a minimum of three times you can beassessed. Your Mentor will advise if you are to do this as part of routine operations in theworkplace or as a separate assessment task.


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LEAVE CRANE UNATTENDED - MOBILE

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to leave a crane unattended forshort and long periods of time. Short periods of time are usually lunch breaks or briefstoppages whereas long periods or time are overnight, weekends or holidays.

A special note:An operator must never, except in extreme emergencies, leave the controls of themachine while any load is suspended.

The emphasis of this unit assessment is for the trainee to demonstrate how to leave acrane unattended in a variety of situations.

As this is a requirement after any lift this assessment may be able to be completed atthe same worksite, on the same day as assessments in section 6, 7 and other tasks inSection 8. This will depend entirely on the workplace and the opportunities you have todemonstrate the skills. Please ensure you read the assessment requirements for units inthe pervious sections to see if you can combine the activities and be assessed for severalof them at the same time.

TASK 1

You must leave a crane unattended for long and short periods of time. The differencebetween the two scenarios is that when a crane is to be used again within a short periodof time, on the same day, it is acceptable to leave the crane in a working position. All otherrequirements are the same and include:

Key is turned off and removed

Swing brake is applied

Swing dogs are applied

Attachment is on the ground

Boom down on blocking or cradle (for overnight, weekends or vacations onlyotherwise it is left in the working conditions)


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TASK 2

Another part of this assessment includes performing the shut down procedures:

Note:You will notice you have to also demonstratethese same skills in the assessment for UnitStandard 8.5 W, so it may be possible to haveboth tasks signed off at one time.

Wheels/ tracks, deck, and cab are cleaned and all garbage or obstacles areremoved from the cab

Equipment is safely parked in the correct location

Equipment is properly shut down and safely secured with the battery and nightswitch disconnected and the machine locked up.

Post operation checks are made to verify:

Fluid levels

Safe shut down

Correct lockup

Appropriate location

The assessment should take place in the workplace during normal operations and willtake a number of days to complete. Your Mentor must verify he has seen you complete

these tasks. After demonstrating these skills at work a minimum of three times you can beassessed. Your Mentor will advise if you are to do this as part of routine operations in theworkplace or as a separate assessment task.

Refer to Task #2Points 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6


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Section 9 Maintenance and Service


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Unit Standard AMS 9.3 W


COMPLETE MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS (ENGINE ON / ENGINE OFF) & MAINTAINENGINES TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS - MOBILE

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to perform engine maintenance.

The unit assessment covers routine engine inspections as well as basic maintenance andcleaning procedures. This assessment has many different components so it is unlikelythat you would be able to complete all the tasks at the same worksite on the same day. Byreading through the assessment you will see the different requirements. It may end up that

you replace oil filters on a crane one day, clean the crane battery another day at anothersite, and maintain hydraulic tank breathers on another day on another crane. You shouldbe aware of all the assessment components and where possible, demonstrate your abilityto perform the requirements as they would naturally occur during the work processed.

Note:When conducting this assessment you must complete the work and make necessaryentries in the crane maintenance logbook and other documents as required. This formspart of the assessment for Unit MC 9.7W Maintaining an equipment logbook. Unit MC9.7 W is achieved naturally while completing the other units in section 9 on Maintenanceand Service.

TASKS 1 & 2

You must complete maintenance checklistswhile the engine is off and then when theengine is on. Engine off checks are doneto find any obvious problems and correctthem before starting the engine and possiblyendangering others. When conducting the maintenance checklists the following processmust be followed:

Properly check all things as outlined on the checklist and check it off accordingly

Follow the company requirements as well as the manufacturers manuals

Accurately identify any problems and record them clearly in the maintenancelogbook

Report any problems to the crane superintendent/supervisor

Refer to Task #1 & 2Points 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4


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TASK 3

The requirements for Task 3 includeusing a variety of tools to perform anumber of maintenance and serviceactivities. It is unlikely you will be able toperform the range of jobs in one day soyou may have to gradually work towardshaving each part signed off separately, orin segments.

It is important you record the activitiesin date order in your trainee logbookshowing where and when you performedthe tasks. These logbook entries arechecked by the Mentor to see you havehad sufficient practice in the task prior toassessment.

Basic Service and Maintenance

The basic service you are requiredto demonstrate must be performedaccording to the manufacturers manualsand you should refer to those whilecompleting the tasks which include:

addition of required fluids

adjustment of belts

replacement of belts

replacement or cleaning of aircleaners

replacement of oil filters

replacement of hoses

Tools

As a crane operator you are required to use a number of different tools and part of theassessment looks at your ability to use the following tools while performing the service andmaintenance requirements:

grease gun

wrenches

screwdrivers

hammers

vice grips




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shovels (track)

pinch bar

step ladder

cloth or fibre glass tape measure

Structural maintenance

During your course of time as a trainee you must be able to show that you are able toperform structural maintenance as required. The maintenance you perform may varyas different requirements will arise in different situations. For assessment purposes thestructural maintenance should include maintenance to the following:

bolts

wedges

cotter keys

pins

guard rails

Maintenance to crane accessories

The crane and accessory systems require maintenance from time to time. You must, over aperiod of time, demonstrate your ability to service and perform required maintenance onthe following:

gearbox

hydraulic tank breathers

outriggers and stabilizers

booms

steering systems

Refer to Task #3

Point 3.3



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air tanks

filters

Cleaning

Finally, the last step in any maintenance and service process is to clean the equipment.You may have demonstrated some of these skills in earlier assessments and you are ableto cross reference those experiences to this task if you wish.

You must clean the following crane components:

batteries

cab and windows

wheels and tracks

deck and carbody

The assessment should take place in the workplace during normal operations and willtake a number of days to complete. Your Mentor must verify he has seen you complete

these tasks. After demonstrating these skills at work a minimum of three times you canbe assessed. Your Mentor will advise if you are to do this as part of routine operations inthe workplace or as a separate assessment task. Remember to record all of the experiencedoing these tasks in your trainee logbook.


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PERFORM ROUTINE INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE ON HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS -MOBILE

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to perform routine inspectionsand maintenance on hydraulic systems on mobile cranes.

The unit assessment covers routine inspections as well as basic maintenance procedures.It will be easy to complete the inspections in a given day or time frame; however,performing the variety of maintenance specified in the assessment may have to occur over

a period of time as the situations arise.

Note:When conducting this assessment you must complete the work and make necessaryentries in the crane maintenance logbook and other documents as required. This formspart of the assessment for Unit MC 9.7W Maintaining an equipment logbook. Unit MC9.7 W is achieved naturally while completing the other units in Section 9 on Maintenanceand Service.

TASK 1

You must inspect the hydraulic systems and perform any necessary maintenance to ensure

their safe and effective operation. The inspection and the maintenance must include eachof the following:

pumps

fluid levels

hoses

motors

The assessment should take place in the workplace during normal operations and willtake a number of days to complete. Your Mentor must verify he has seen you completethese tasks. After demonstrating these skills at work a minimum of three times you can

be assessed. Your Mentor will advise if you are to do this as part of routine operations inthe workplace or as a separate assessment task. Remember to record all of the experiencedoing these tasks in your trainee logbook as this will be referred to by the Mentor.



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INSPECT MONITORING DEVICES & CONTROL MECHANISM ON MOBILE CRANES -MOBILE

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to perform routine inspectionsof two important features of mobile cranes: the monitoring devices and the controlmechanisms. After inspection, maintenance is to be performed on monitoring devices, asrequired, and adjustments are to be made to control mechanisms.

Note:

It may be possible to include the work for this unit in conjunction with other assessmenttasks in another unit or combination of units. Make sure you are familiar with the otherunits assessment requirements so you can obtain sign off on relevant tasks on the sameday if practical.

When conducting this assessment you must complete the work and make necessaryentries in the crane maintenance logbook and other documents as required. This formspart of the assessment for Unit MC 9.7W Maintaining an equipment logbook. Unit MC9.7 W is achieved naturally while completing the other units in Section 9 on Maintenanceand Service.

TASK 1 - MONITORING DEVICES

You must inspect the followingmonitoring devices to ensure theyoperate properly. Maintenance must beperformed on the devices according tothe manufacturers manual.

Right: Load Moment Indicator


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Right above: Boom angle indicator

Right below: Boom length indicator

Below: Anti two block system


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TASK 2 CONTROL MECHANISMS

You need to demonstrate an ability to inspect control mechanisms and perform thenecessary adjustments. If the control mechanisms are not correctly adjusted accidentscan occur. The variety of control mechanisms you must inspect and maintain may requireyou to complete different adjustments to different mechanisms on different days as it willdepend on which mechanism needs adjustment. If this is the case, record all the work bydate order in your trainee logbook and also seek sign off at different times if necessary.

Inspections and adjustments must be demonstrated for the following control mechanisms:

slack adjusters

rollers

cables

brakes

clutches

levers

This assessment should take place in the workplace during normal operations and willtake a number of days to complete. Your Mentor must verify he has seen you completethese tasks. After demonstrating these skills at work a minimum of three times you canbe assessed. Your Mentor will advise if you are to do this as part of routine operations inthe workplace or as a separate assessment task. Remember to record all of the experiencedoing these tasks in your trainee logbook as this will be referred to by the Mentor.



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PERFORM SERVICE ON ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS ON MOBILE CRANES - MOBILE

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to perform routine service onengine air cooling systems and water cooling systems.

The unit assessment covers routine maintenance of cooling systems. It may be possible tocomplete these tasks at the same time as being assessed for other tasks in other sections.Make sure you read through all the assessment requirements to see if you can coverseveral assessment tasks in one assessment.

It is important that manufacturers manuals are referred to and interpreted properly soyou are able to correctly perform the required service. (1.1)

Note:When conducting this assessment you must complete the work and make necessaryentries in the crane maintenance logbook and other documents as required. This formspart of the assessment for Unit MC 9.7W Maintaining an equipment logbook. Unit MC9.7 W is achieved naturally while completing the other units in Section 9 on Maintenanceand Service.

TASK 1

You must service air cooling systems onmobile cranes.

Engine Air Cooling System

Perform service on the system which may include cleaning of fans and grills and changingbelts. This is done to ensure proper cooling.

Water Cooling System

Perform service on the system which may include changing fluids, hoses or belts. This isdone to ensure proper operating temperatures.

The assessment should take place in the workplace during normal operations and willtake a number of days to complete. Your Mentor must verify he has seen you completethese tasks. After demonstrating these skills at work a minimum of three times you canbe assessed. Your Mentor will advise if you are to do this as part of routine operations inthe workplace or as a separate assessment task. Remember to record all of the experiencedoing these tasks in your trainee logbook as this will be referred to by the Mentor.



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MAINTAIN AN EQUIPMENT LOGBOOK TO RETAIN A PERMANENT WRITTEN RECORD OFMAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

Purpose

This unit allows a trainee to demonstrate his or her skills to complete the maintenance andservice documentation that is required.

Note:This assessment should occur while you are completing the other assessments in Section9 on Maintenance and Service. As you work through each of those units you must make

the necessary entries in the maintenance logbooks. This should not be something that isdone later, but a key step in completing the maintenance process.

It is important that company policy is followedand that all documents are easy to read andaccurate. Legible writing is critical.

TASKS 1 & 2

All inspections, defects, deficiencies andmaintenance must be recorded and reported:

1. You must record the inspection when it occurs. If you do not record the inspectionit could cause confusion as another worker may not realize the inspection hasoccurred

2. All requests for maintenance that will be performed by external suppliers must berecorded. This provides any easy trail for anyone to see what has been requestedfrom which service provider.

3. When maintenance is completed it must be accurately recorded. This includes thedate, details of the repair, and the name and signature of the person doing themaintenance.

4. When advising the crane supervisor and site supervisor of inspections, defects,deficiencies and maintenance use clear, easy to understand English. Make sure

the person to whom you give the message has a solid understanding of the issues.Often times our accents or the speed at which we speak, combined with the noiseson a busy worksite may stop the person hearing the information correctly. It is upto you to ensure you have been clearly understood. If your site supervisor mishearsyou he may approve continued work with the crane instead of putting the crane outof commission until the repair is completed


Refer to Tasks #1 & 2Points 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2


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5. Complete reports and documents as required. Most companies will have the samebasic requirements but on top of that may be specific reports or documents thatcompany uses as well. All documents must be completed properly and copies are

required to be submitted as part of the assessment to demonstrate the entries youhave made.

The assessment should take place during the other assessments in this section and yourassessment stipulates the documents for which you must keep copies to go with yourassessment for the Mentor.


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This completes the Core Workplace Competencies:Hydraulic Mobile Crane 80 Tonnes & Under

The Assessment Tools against which you will be assessed as an Operator throughout, andat the end of your training period are included in the publication:

Crane Operators Practical AssessmentThis manual is available to guide you in reaching your goal as a competent Crane Operatorand is also the Manual your Mentor will use to guide his or her assessment of yourdeveloping competence.

You record your evidence of workplace activity in a third book:

The Work RecordThis is the place where you get your daily work experience down. The mentor will use this

book to cross reference with the Assessment Manual.

Best wishes and Safe Craning!
http://www.fulford.ca/bccs_cwc_core_v2.pdfhttp://www.fulford.ca/bccs_cwc_core_v2.pdf


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Glossary


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Incumbent/ExistingOperator

Incumbent / Existing Operator means an operator who isregistered with the BCACS as of July 1, 2007 or an operatorcoming from outside of British Columbia after July 1,2007

and who is in possession of an acceptable certificate. (Pleasecontact the BCACS in writing or by email for more informationregarding acceptable certificates.) Incumbent operator statuswill end on July 1, 2008. As of July 1, 2008 all operatorswill be required to possess their documented proof ofcompetency as issued by BCACS.

ITA Industry Training Authority

Knowledge UnitStandards ofCompetence

The theoretical component of Mobile Crane Certification ismade up of the Knowledge Units, which:

can be taught in a classroom setting by a qualifiedinstructor, or

delivered on line, or

learned through self study on line or through printedmaterials

Level One Operator Level One Operator means a person new to crane operationswho has not successfully challenged the core theory. Thisoperator can operate only under direct hands-on supervision.A level one operator may only operate up to six monthswithout successfully challenging the theory assessment. TheLevel One Certificate will be issued jointly to the employer andthe operator and the Certificate may apply to any crane type.

Level Two Operator Level Two Operator means a person who has passed thetheory assessment and is certified to make routine lifts butwill require hands-on supervision for all first time significantlifts and all high risk lifts. These routine lifts will be clearlydocumented by both the operator and the employer. Theoryassessments for existing operators who choose to obtainLevel 2 will be conducted by the employer. New operatorswill be required to pass a formal written assessment. A leveltwo operator may choose to remain at this level for theirworking career or eventually they could challenge both thetheory and the practical assessment to obtain a Level ThreeCertificate. A Level Two Certificate will specify what type of

crane the operator may operate and their employer. The LevelTwo Certificate is only valid while working for the identifiedemployer on the certificate.


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Level Three Operatorand Interim Level ThreeOperator

Level Three Operator means a person who has passedboth the theory and practical assessments conducted by athird party assessor for a specific crane type. A Level Three

Certificate will specify what type of crane the operator mayoperate. This certificate means that the operator is competentto safely perform all crane lifts within the scope of theidentified crane type and size. The employer is not identifiedon this certificate.

Interim Level Three Operator means an incumbent operatorwho has registered before July 1, 2007 and has also signeda statement declaring that he or she is qualified to providehands on supervision for Level One operators and to providehands on supervision and has the ability to sign off forLevel Two operators. This interim provision is necessary tophase in OHSR 14.34.1 (the new certification process) and

will allow the Interim Level Three operator to sign off LevelTwo operators who have successfully performed first timesignificant lifts. This interim provision will expire on July 1,2008 and only certified Level Three operators may providehands on supervision or sign off after July 1, 2008.

Mentor A mentor is a journeyperson who is the student/trainees on-the-job coach, and is responsible for day-to-day assessment ofthe Trainees work and for coaching, training and supervisionon-the-job.

Metric tonne A tonne (t) or metric ton (M/T), sometimes referred to asa metric tonne, is a measurement of mass equal to 1,000

kilograms. A tonne (t) or metric ton (M/T), sometimesreferred to as a metric tonne, is a measurement of massequal to 1,000 kilograms2.

2 http://www.wikipedia.org


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Practical Assessment Practical Assessment means an assessment conducted bya third party assessor, and supervised by the BCACS. Theassessment involves spoken questions, as well as the operator

using the crane to show that they have the basic knowledge,skills and ability to safely operate the crane. The operatoris then considered to be competent (having the right skillsand knowledge of the crane) and will receive written proof.If the operator is found not yet competent after performingthe practical assessment they would be allowed to continueoperating with a Level One or Two Certificate as decided bythe third party assessor. An action plan and a follow-up datewill be set following the completion of the assessment. Theoperator will be informed of this date both verbally and inwriting.

Theory Assessment Theory Assessment means an assessment administered by

the BCACS, conducted on either paper, computer, verbal orother means. These assessments will be delivered throughthe ITA (Industry Training Authority) and administered by theBCACS.

Work Experience Diary The Work Experience Diary is a Work Record book (a journal)with pages in which the Trainee documents the dates anddetails of the practice tasks he has performed leading upto the assessment. The amount of time a Trainee mustdemonstrate the tasks prior to being assessed is stipulated inthe Workplace Assessment Documents.

It also contains an Evidence section in which the Trainee

inserts the pieces of evidence that are requested in theWorkplace Assessment Document.

Workplace UnitsStandards ofCompetence

The practical component of Mobile Crane Certification ismade up of the Workplace Units, which:

require hands on experience

are assessed on the job by a Registered WorkplaceAssessor

may be begun in a simulated setting such as a trainingyard, but are assessed for credit in the workplace


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Metric Conversion Help


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For an online Metric Converters try:

http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm

http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/weight_conversion.php

Conversion Factors

IMPERIAL TO METRIC

1 ounce =

1 pound =

1 short ton (2K) =

1 metric tonne (2.2K) =

1 inch =

1 foot =

1 yard =

1 cubic foot =

1 Imperial gallon =

1 Imperial gallon =

1 Imperial pint =

28.375 grams

454 grams

907 kilograms

1,000 kilograms

2.54 centimetres

30.48 centimetres

91.44 centimetres

28,316.846 cubic centimetres

1.201 US gallons

4.546 litres

0.568 litres

METRIC TO IMPERIAL

1 gram =

1 kilogram =

1 metric tonne =

1 centimetre =

1 metre =

1 cubic metre =

1 litre =

1 litre =

1 litre =

1 litre =

0.0352 ounces

2.204 pounds (= 1000 grams)

2,204 pounds

0.394 inches

39.37 inches

1.308 cubic yards

61.024 cubic inches

0.220 Imperial gallons

0.264 US gallons

1.760 Imperial pints


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Recommended Reference Textbooks, Video/DVD Resources


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Additional Resources

IPTs Crane and Rigging Handbookby Ronald G. Garby ISBN 0-920855-14-8

IPTs Crane and Rigging Training ManualBy Ronald G. Garby ISBN 0-920855-16-4

Reference Authority

(to be developed when revised OSH regulations released in Summer 07)

1. WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations

2. WorkSafe BC Occupational First Aid Requirements

3. CSA Standard Z150-1998 Safety Code for Mobile Cranes,

4. ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.5-2004, Mobile and Locomotive Crane or ANSI/ASME B30.22-2005, Articulating Boom Crane,