Unit of competency Outline
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Licence to perform rigging basic level
Licence to perform rigging basic level
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCLRG3001
CPCCLRG3001
State Code
OCQ72
OCQ72
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040329 - Scaffolding And Rigging
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
96
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic rigging work.Riggers use mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure loads, including plant, equipment or members of a structure. Riggers ensure the stability of those members and set up and dismantle hoists. This unit applies to rigging work involving:structural steel erectionhoistspre-cast concrete members of a structuresafety nets and static linesmast climbing work platforms perimeter safety screens and shutterscantilevered crane loading platforms.Rigging work is undertaken in construction and other industries where load shifting equipment is used to move, place or secure loads.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.This unit has a pre-requisite requirement. This requirement may be met by either the successful completion of the unitCPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform doggingor holding a valid licence for dogging.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, including signs and barricades, personal protective equipment (PPE), and fall prevention and fall arrest equipment.
- 1.5 Identify methods of moving and placing tools, equipment and materials to minimise the risk of falling objects, to avoid inappropriate carrying on ladders and to minimise hazardous manual tasks.
- 1.6 Identify required rigging equipment and associated gear.
- 1.7 Calculate loads associated with mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear required to erect and dismantle structures and plant.
- 1.8 Establish required communication methods with relevant persons.
2 Select and inspect equipment.
- 2.1 Select risk controls and equipment, including fall prevention and fall arrest equipment, and check that it is working and fit for purpose.
- 2.2 Select and check PPE.
- 2.3 Select rigging equipment and associated gear, inspect for defects, and isolate, tag out, report and record defective items.
- 2.4 Select communication equipment and check that it is working and fit for use.
3 Set up task.
- 3.1 Establish and maintain communication with relevant persons to ensure task plan and risk controls are communicated clearly, including any impact on other workplace activities.
- 3.2 Ensure risk controls and safety measures and equipment have been put in place, including the fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection equipment.
- 3.3 Consult with relevant persons to ensure that ground and foundation have been assessed as suitable for task.
- 3.4 Consult with relevant persons to ensure that the structure has been assessed as suitable for load bearing task.
4 Undertake basic rigging activities.
- 4.1 Erect and dismantle all structures and plant while maintaining stability, in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements.
- 4.2 Erect structural steel.
- 4.3 Erect pre-cast concrete members of a structure, or lift and install a series of scenery panels.
- 4.4 Erect and dismantle a safety net and static line.
- 4.5 Erect and dismantle a hoist or mast climbing work platform.
- 4.6 Install and dismantle a perimeter safety screen or shutter.
- 4.7 Install and dismantle a cantilevered crane loading platform.
5 Complete task.
- 5.1 Remove excess materials from work area.
- 5.2 Inspect structures, plant, equipment and gear for defects, and isolate, tag out and report defective items.
- 5.3 Store plant, equipment and gear in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 5.4 Remove risk controls and safety measures and equipment.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9426 | CPCCLRG3001A | Licence to perform rigging basic level | Unit of competency |