Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Hazards may include but are not limited to:
ground conditions (e.g. condition of pavement, slopes)
overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes)
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, other plant)
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, rain)
hoist overload
other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials).
Hazard prevention/control measures may include:
Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls. It includes application of the hierarchy of control, the six step preference of control measures to manage and control risk:
elimination
substitution
isolation
engineering control measures
using safe work practices
personal protective equipment
Appropriate standards may include:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian standards
manufacturer specifications.
Hoist includes:
the operation of a builder's hoist in which personnel, goods and/or materials may be hoisted, and which comprises a car, structure, machinery or other equipment associated with the hoist, and which may be a cantilever hoist, a tower hoist or a multiple winch operation. Included in this definition are situations where winches may be configured to operate as hoists for the transportation of personnel.
Procedures may include but not limited to:
manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists).
Communication methods may include but not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding
appropriate worksite protocol
interfloor/level communications
Appropriate personnel may include but not limited to:
those associated with the operations of the personnel and materials hoist
supervisors
colleagues
managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations.
Service logbook may include but is not limited to:
any logbook
service book
history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept.
Routine pre start operational checks may include but not limited to:
ground stability
tower ties/guys are secure
power supply is covered by earth leakage protection
power leads secured above ground level and not attached to scaffolds or building structure
tower guides are clean and free of rust and damage
signs are clearly displayed and legible
brakes and drive mechanism
overhead protection
intercom and signalling systems
barriers, fencing and gates
fuels, oil and water
lubrication (grease)
hoist rope
sheaves and anchorage points.
Communication equipment may include but not limited to:
fix frequency two-way radios
bells
buzzers
lights.
NB: where radio communication equipment is used the transmitting frequencies of the equipment must be selected to prevent interference to or from other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the hoist.
Safety devices may include but not limited to:
emergency braking system
overrun limits
gate interlocks
personnel access interlock on hoist roof.
Appropriate standards may include but are not limited to:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian Standards
manufacturer's specifications
industry standards (where applicable).
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations may include but not limited to:
failure/loss of control e.g. power supply, braking system
failure of equipment e.g. hydraulic system, broken hoist cable, damaged gear drive
environmental conditions e.g. wind, lightning, storms.
Shut down may include but not limited to:
platform positioned at base of tower
lock on manual safety brake
landing gates secured to prevent unauthorised access
power isolated from control panel
mains power supply isolated and secured
internal combustion engine idled to stabilise temperature
engine turned off
fencing/barriers around base secured to prevent unauthorised access
key removed (where applicable).

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the National Standard for licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.
State/territory OHS regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment for this unit which have been endorsed by the national body responsible for OHS matters.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
comply with OHS licensing legislation
effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area
identify hazards associated with the operation of the hoist and put in place effective hazard controls for those hazards identified
determine load weights
effectively conduct personnel and materials hoist operations to include the tasks of raising and lowering loads with hoist; in conjunction with awareness of the limitations of the hoist according to manufacturer's specifications
ensure hoist controls are attended throughout operation.
effectively conduct emergency lowering of the hoist according to the emergency lowering procedure
effectively conduct pre operational and shut down checks of the personnel and materials hoist (particular awareness of controls, alarms and lockout devices).
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of the safe and effective application of knowledge and skill to workplace tasks (performance) must be undertaken using the endorsed Assessment Instrument
Assessment of performance must be undertaken either in the workplace or in a realistically simulated workplace
Assessors must ensure that the assessment in the workplace is organised to ensure that all the required equipment and materials and a suitable working area is made available to suit the assessment and the workplace
Assessment must occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with relevant appropriate standard requirements
Applicants must have access to:
personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purpose of the Performance Assessment.
appropriate personnel and material hoist and associated equipment in safe condition
suitable loads as specified by the endorsed assessment instrument
communication equipment (e.g. two-way radios, intercoms, light systems, buzzers, bells etc)
Method of assessment
Assessment must be conducted using the endorsed Assessment Instruments. These Instruments provide advice on their application.
The use of 'simulators' in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.
Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Guidance information for assessment
Further information about endorsed Assessment Instruments may be obtained from state/territory OHS regulators.