Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work requirements may include:
shift briefings
handover details
work orders
equipment to be used
nature and scope of tasks
load details
achievement targets
working conditions
site lighting arrangements
defects on equipment
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements
Safety information and procedures may include:
legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management plans
OHS policy
code of practice
manufacturer's instructions
safe working or job procedures (or equivalents)
Specific safety requirements may include:
control and safety of raising and lowering booms
slewing and telescoping
deployment of outriggers
stabilisers
preparation of safety harnesses and blocking
Pre-operational checks may include:
selection of stable base
avoidance of obstacles and hazards
identification of load
inspection and certification of equipment
management of permits and tags
Site hazards may include:
power lines
facilities
trees
other equipment
overhead service lines
dangerous materials
bridges
underground services
surrounding buildings
recently filled trenches
obstructions
structures
weather
Elevating work platform may be titled locally:
EWP
cherry pickers
skyworkers
scissor lift
trailer-mounted lifts
sky-cranes
boom lift
Note: the definition of equipment to be covered by this unit will need to be made by the site in accordance with appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements, which may vary with industry sector and with jurisdiction.
Emergency situations may include:
loss of power
failure of controls
equipment fires
Minor operator maintenance procedures are those:
established and authorised for the site
Note: depending on the site requirements, there may be circumstances in which operators do not perform these functions.

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for operating elevating work platforms
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operating elevating work platforms
working with others to undertake and complete the operation of elevating work platforms that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of operating elevating work platforms that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the operation of elevating work platforms
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.