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Operate personnel and materials hoists

Operate personnel and materials hoists

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCRI3001
State Code
OCO97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently operate personnel and materials hoists for moving people and equipment to various heights in a multi-storey structure. It includes conducting pre-operational checks, operation, shutdown and post-operational checks of hoist equipment. It applies to hoist operators who would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self direction.Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to operate personnel and materials hoist.
  • 1.1 Interpret work order and associated documentation and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety, environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select hoist, tools and equipment required for work tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report identified faults.
  • 1.4 Erect required safety signage and barricades and select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
2 Conduct and record personnel and materials hoist safety and equipment checks.
  • 2.1 Confirm required signalling system with relevant persons.
  • 2.2 Assess if weather conditions allow safe hoist operation.
  • 2.3 Check hoist equipment and site for damage, structural weakness or interference.
  • 2.4 Check mechanical, electrical and safety functions in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
  • 2.5 Conduct a test run without a load through the full height of the hoist's travel, checking the operation and security of the mast and wall bolting.
  • 2.6 Check and test braking system.
  • 2.7 Check and challenge safety systems.
  • 2.8 Record results of checks and tests in hoist logbook and report problems in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
3 Operate personnel and materials hoist.
  • 3.1 Conduct calculations and checks to ensure loads conform with safe load capacity of hoist.
  • 3.2 Operate hoist safely in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.3 Shut down hoist, render safe and make secure at end of work period, in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
  • 3.4 Conduct and record post-operational checks.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9484 CPCCRI3001A Operate personnel and materials hoists Unit of competency