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Licence to perform rigging advanced level
Licence to perform rigging advanced level
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCLRG4001A
CPCCLRG4001A
State Code
W9428
W9428
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2014
Field of Education
040329 - Scaffolding And Rigging
Original Release Date
21/05/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to perform rigging work at the advanced level, which includes all the outcomes for rigging work at the basic and intermediate levels, and also includes rigging of gin poles and shear legs, flying foxes and cable ways, guyed derricks and structures, and suspended scaffolds and fabricated hung scaffolds for licensing purposes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan job.
- 1.1. Task to be undertaken is assessed.
- 1.2. Potential workplace hazards are identified.
- 1.3. Hazard control measures are identified consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
- 1.4. Site information is obtained.
- 1.5. All forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling associated plant are considered in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- 1.6. Rigging equipment and associated equipment are identified in consultation with appropriate personnel according to procedures and site information.
- 1.7. Safety equipment is identified.
- 1.8. Appropriate communication methods are identified with appropriate personnel.
2. Select and inspect equipment.
- 2.1. Rigging equipment and associated equipment are selected and inspected according to procedures and the appropriate standard.
- 2.2. Safety equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures.
- 2.3. All defective rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment is isolated, reported and recorded according to procedures.
- 2.4. Communication equipment is selected and inspected for serviceability (where applicable)
3. Prepare site and equipment.
- 3.1. Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures.
- 3.2. Ground suitability is inspected and checked (where appropriate).
- 3.3. Site information is reviewed interpreted and communicated to appropriate personnel and appropriate personnel.
- 3.4. All forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling associated plant are determined in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- 3.5. Safety equipment is fitted and worn correctly (where appropriate).
- 3.6. Rigging equipment and associated plant are positioned for work application and stability according to procedures.
- 3.7. Methods of applying temporary connections using fibre rope are applied according to procedures and the appropriate standard.
4. Erect structures and plant.
- 4.1. Associated plant is erected according to procedures and site information.
- 4.2. Stability of associated plant is maintained during erection according to procedures.
- 4.3. Work is conducted safely at heights including safe and effective use of safety equipment.
- 4.4. Appropriate communication methods and communication equipment, are used to co-ordinate the tasks.
- 4.5. Temporary guys, ties, propping and shoring, including flexible steel wire rope, and tubing, are connected where required.
- 4.6. Associated plant and rigging equipment is used according to procedures and the appropriate standard.
- 4.7. Associated equipment is used in a safe and appropriate manner.
- 4.8. The completed task is inspected according to the appropriate standard.
- 4.9. Excess materials are removed from the work area (where applicable)
5. Dismantle structures and plant.
- 5.1. Associated plant is dismantled according to procedures and the appropriate standard.
- 5.2. Work is conducted safely at heights including safe and effective use of safety equipment.
- 5.3. Stability of associated plant is maintained during dismantling according to procedures.
- 5.4. Rigging equipment, associated equipment, safety equipment and associated plant are inspected for damage and defects
- 5.5. All defective rigging equipment, associated equipment, associated plant and safety equipment are isolated reported and recorded according to procedures.
- 5.6. Rigging equipment and associated equipment are stored according to procedures and the appropriate standard.
- 5.7. Hazard prevention/control measures are removed (where appropriate)
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 stability (e.g. ground condition, recently filled trenches, slopes)
overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes) (NB: Minimum clearance distance from powerlines or electrical equipment as determined by relevant state authority or electrical supply authority)
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, other plant)
insufficient lighting
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials).
Hazard control measures:
Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls.
It includes the 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's specifications
industry standards (where applicable).
Site information may include but is not limited to:
local conditions such as access and egress
work method statements
site-specific job safety analyses and other site specific documentation as required
task plans /schedules and structural plans.
Forces and loads may include but are not limited to:
dead loads
live loads
static load
dynamic loads
wind loads.
Associated plant may include but is not limited to:
gin poles
flying foxes
shear legs
cable ways
guyed derricks
structures, and
suspended scaffolds
fabricated hung scaffolds.
Appropriate personnel may include but not limited to:
engineers
supervisors
colleagues
managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations.
Rigging equipment may include but is not limited to:
scaffolds
elevated work platforms
stages
personnel box
cantilevered crane loading platforms
mast climbers
safety screens and shutters
cranes including but not limited to:
non-slewing cranes
mobile slewing cranes
vehicle loading cranes
tower cranes
self-erecting tower cranes
portal boom cranes
derrick cranes
bridge and gantry.
Associated equipment may include but not limited to:
all associated equipment at the basic and intermediate rigging level.
Procedures may include but not limited to:
manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures, relevant codes of practice
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists).
Safety equipment may include but not limited to:
safety harness
energy absorber
lanyard
inertia reel
safety nets
static lines.
Communication methods may include but are not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding
appropriate worksite protocol.
NB: Mobile phones are not to be used for signalling purposes during the rigging process.
Appropriate personnel may include but are not limited to:
other riggers
doggers
crane operators.
Communication equipment may include but is not limited to:
fixed channel two-way radios.
Hazard prevention/control measures may include but are not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
powerlines are insulated
safety observer used inside exclusion zone
power disconnected
traffic barricades and control
pedestrian barricades
trench covers
movement of obstructions
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination.
Ground suitability may include but not limited to:
rough uneven ground
backfilled ground
soft soils
hard compacted soil
rock
bitumen
concrete
suspended concrete floors
building roofs
landings
ground bearing pressure.
Temporary connections may include but not limited to:
knots
bends
hitches
whipping.
Flexible Steel Wire Rope (FSWR) includes:
identification, uses and connections.
May include termination for:
static lines
guys
purchase systems
lashing
cranes
hoist and winch ropes.
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 stability (e.g. ground condition, recently filled trenches, slopes)
overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes) (NB: Minimum clearance distance from powerlines or electrical equipment as determined by relevant state authority or electrical supply authority)
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, other plant)
insufficient lighting
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials).
Hazard control measures:
Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls.
It includes the 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's specifications
industry standards (where applicable).
Site information may include but is not limited to:
local conditions such as access and egress
work method statements
site-specific job safety analyses and other site specific documentation as required
task plans /schedules and structural plans.
Forces and loads may include but are not limited to:
dead loads
live loads
static load
dynamic loads
wind loads.
Associated plant may include but is not limited to:
gin poles
flying foxes
shear legs
cable ways
guyed derricks
structures, and
suspended scaffolds
fabricated hung scaffolds.
Appropriate personnel may include but not limited to:
engineers
supervisors
colleagues
managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations.
Rigging equipment may include but is not limited to:
scaffolds
elevated work platforms
stages
personnel box
cantilevered crane loading platforms
mast climbers
safety screens and shutters
cranes including but not limited to:
non-slewing cranes
mobile slewing cranes
vehicle loading cranes
tower cranes
self-erecting tower cranes
portal boom cranes
derrick cranes
bridge and gantry.
Associated equipment may include but not limited to:
all associated equipment at the basic and intermediate rigging level.
Procedures may include but not limited to:
manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures, relevant codes of practice
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists).
Safety equipment may include but not limited to:
safety harness
energy absorber
lanyard
inertia reel
safety nets
static lines.
Communication methods may include but are not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding
appropriate worksite protocol.
NB: Mobile phones are not to be used for signalling purposes during the rigging process.
Appropriate personnel may include but are not limited to:
other riggers
doggers
crane operators.
Communication equipment may include but is not limited to:
fixed channel two-way radios.
Hazard prevention/control measures may include but are not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
powerlines are insulated
safety observer used inside exclusion zone
power disconnected
traffic barricades and control
pedestrian barricades
trench covers
movement of obstructions
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination.
Ground suitability may include but not limited to:
rough uneven ground
backfilled ground
soft soils
hard compacted soil
rock
bitumen
concrete
suspended concrete floors
building roofs
landings
ground bearing pressure.
Temporary connections may include but not limited to:
knots
bends
hitches
whipping.
Flexible Steel Wire Rope (FSWR) includes:
identification, uses and connections.
May include termination for:
static lines
guys
purchase systems
lashing
cranes
hoist and winch ropes.
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.
effectively conduct risk assessment and management procedures.
effectively complete the following tasks:
rig a span rope, or
rig a flying fox, and
install a swinging stage, or
install a bosuns chair, and
set up a gin pole and conduct a lift with a powered winch, and
erect and dismantle a hung or suspended scaffold
NB: All specifications for these performance tasks are detailed in the endorsed assessment instrument.
effectively demonstrate the following knots, bends and hitches:
Alpine hitch
Bosun chair hitch
Prusik hitch
Figure eight
effectively conduct pre and post operational checks of advanced rigging equipment.
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 setting.
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 safety equipment is safe condition
Appropriate rigging equipment, associated equipment associated plant in safe condition as described in the endorsed assessment instrument
communication equipment (e.g. radios) where applicable
appropriate materials as required for safe erection and dismantling of performance tasks
appropriate materials for conducting fibre rope knots, bends and hitches.
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.
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.
effectively conduct risk assessment and management procedures.
effectively complete the following tasks:
rig a span rope, or
rig a flying fox, and
install a swinging stage, or
install a bosuns chair, and
set up a gin pole and conduct a lift with a powered winch, and
erect and dismantle a hung or suspended scaffold
NB: All specifications for these performance tasks are detailed in the endorsed assessment instrument.
effectively demonstrate the following knots, bends and hitches:
Alpine hitch
Bosun chair hitch
Prusik hitch
Figure eight
effectively conduct pre and post operational checks of advanced rigging equipment.
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 setting.
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 safety equipment is safe condition
Appropriate rigging equipment, associated equipment associated plant in safe condition as described in the endorsed assessment instrument
communication equipment (e.g. radios) where applicable
appropriate materials as required for safe erection and dismantling of performance tasks
appropriate materials for conducting fibre rope knots, bends and hitches.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ70 | CPCCLRG4001 | Licence to perform rigging advanced level | Unit of competency |