PMASUP305 — Operate offshore cranes

1 Plan and prepare for lift

• 1.1Determine job requirements, including potential hazards
• 1.2Identify and apply environmental requirements for the lift in accordance with company procedures and crane limitations
• 1.3Check suitability of load to be lifted
• 1.4Identify, obtain and inspect materials, equipment and resources to satisfy the job requirements
• 1.5Follow safety and environmental requirements in accordance with site-specific procedures
• 1.6Discuss contingency plans with lifting team members, including supply vessel crew
• 1.7Check work location for safe working area requirements

2 Conduct routine checks of the crane

• 2.1Carry out routine pre-operational equipment checks in accordance with company procedures
• 2.2Commence start-up procedures and check crane controls for correct operation and ease of movement
• 2.3Check communication systems are fully operational
• 2.4Check emergency safety devices are fully operational

3 Communicate with work group

• 3.1Establish and communicate job sequencing schedule with team and/or crew members to ensure an appropriate level of coordination
• 3.2Advise team members of changes to lifting schedule as required
• 3.3Identify and use communication methods in accordance with company procedures

4 Operate crane offshore

• 4.1Determine the load destination and check integrity of the landing area
• 4.2Conduct a trial lift
• 4.3Lift, move and place load safely to required destination
• 4.4Respond to changes to lifting schedule when warranted
• 4.5Use appropriate communication methods to coordinate safe movement of the load

5 Shut down crane and review operations

• 5.1Clear work area and dispose of or deal with materials in accordance with procedures and job specification
• 5.2Shut down crane in accordance with company procedures
• 5.3Apply work completion procedures and notify relevant personnel that work is finished
• 5.4Review operations, report and record learnings and significant findings

What does an assessment tool for PMASUP305 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMASUP305 needs to address all 41 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PMASUP305?

Auditori pulls the current release of PMASUP305 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing PMASUP305 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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