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Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist

Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCLHS3001
State Code
OCP95
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
040329 - Scaffolding And Rigging
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a personnel and materials hoist, that is, a cantilever or tower hoist or several winches configured to operate as a hoist intended to carry goods, materials or people.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.Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan task.
  • 1.1 Review task instructions, consult with relevant persons to seek clarification as required, and obtain relevant workplace information.
  • 1.2 Obtain and interpret information, including safe work method statements (SWMSs), required to ensure that activities are performed in compliance with workplace-specific and safe work requirements.
  • 1.3 Obtain and interpret information required to ensure that equipment inspection, use, maintenance and storage complies with manufacturer requirements.
  • 1.4 Identify workplace and task-specific hazards and determine required risk controls and safety measures and equipment.
  • 1.5 Calculate load weight, check that it is within the working load limit (WLL) of the hoist and distribute it in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
  • 1.6 Establish required communication methods with relevant persons.
  • 1.7 Review emergency procedures in consultation with relevant persons.
2 Select and prepare equipment.
  • 2.1 Put risk controls and safety measures and equipment in place in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 2.2 Access hoist safely.
  • 2.3 Visually check hoist for damage and defects.
  • 2.4 Carry out pre-start checks, including checking the hoist logbook and controls.
  • 2.5 Carry out operational checks, including testing hoist safety devices and checking for fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.
  • 2.6 Ensure hoist is operating correctly and is free of obstructions.
  • 2.7 Check communication equipment, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are working and fit for use.
  • 2.8 Conduct test run of hoist, check for abnormal noises and shut down, tag and report identified abnormalities as required.
  • 2.9 Isolate, report, tag out and record defective equipment.
3 Conduct hoist operations.
  • 3.1 Maintain communication with relevant persons during hoist operations and emergency situations.
  • 3.2 Operate loaded hoist in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
  • 3.3 Use and interpret communication signals.
  • 3.4 Conduct emergency lowering in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
4 Shut down and secure hoist.
  • 4.1 Shut down hoist in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
  • 4.2 Carry out shut-down checks.
  • 4.3 Isolate and secure power against unauthorised access.
  • 4.4 Report, tag out, isolate and record damages and defects.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9424 CPCCLHS3001A Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist Unit of competency