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Undertake basic rigging
Undertake basic rigging
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11024A
MEM11024A
State Code
D7532
D7532
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/06/2012
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/06/2012
Nominal Hours
9
Description
This unit of competency applies to basic rigging in a manufacturing or related enterprise. It includes rigging work associated with movement of plant and equipment and temporary or permanent steel structures, such as platforms, access ways and ladders, hoppers and bins, and conveyors.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess rigging site
- 1.1 Rigging to be undertaken is identified and assessed from supervisor’s instructions, drawings and other appropriate sources
- 1.2 Equipment and processes in close proximity to rigging site are identified and need for protection, shielding or closure during rigging identified with appropriate personnel
- 1.3 Other potential workplace hazards and appropriate hazard control measures are identified
- 1.4 Site information is obtained
- 1.5 Rigging equipment and associated equipment, including safety equipment available on site, is identified
2 Plan rigging work
- 2.1 All forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated equipment are considered in consultation with appropriate personnel
- 2.2 Required safety equipment for rigging task is identified
- 2.3 Procedures for minimising disruption to other site processes are considered
- 2.4 Appropriate communication methods are identified with appropriate personnel
3 Select and inspect equipment
- 3.1 Rigging equipment and associated equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- 3.2 Required safety equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures
- 3.3 All defective rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment is isolated, reported and recorded according to procedures
- 3.4 Where applicable, communication equipment is selected and inspected for serviceability
4 Set up rigging task
- 4.1 Appropriate hazard prevention or control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures
- 4.2 Ground suitability is inspected and checked where appropriate
- 4.3 Site information is reviewed and interpreted with appropriate personnel
- 4.4 All forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated plant are determined and compared with planned forces and loads in consultation with appropriate personnel
- 4.5 Required adjustments for actual forces and loads are made to rigging plan, rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment
- 4.6 Personal safety equipment is fitted and worn correctly
- 4.7 Rigging equipment and associated plant are positioned for work application and stability according to procedures
- 4.8 Methods of applying temporary connections using fibre rope are applied according to procedures and the appropriate standard
5 Erect, move or dismantle structures, plant or equipment
- 5.1 Structures, plant or equipment are erected, moved or dismantled according to procedures and site information
- 5.2 Stability of structures, plant or equipment is maintained during erection, movement or dismantling
- 5.3 Where height work is required, safety procedures are followed, including safe and effective use of safety equipment
- 5.4 Appropriate communication methods and communication equipment are used to coordinate the rigging tasks
- 5.5 Associated plant and equipment are used according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- 5.6 Temporary guys, ties, propping and shoring, including flexible steel wire rope and tubing, are connected where required
- 5.7 Procedures are followed to minimise disruption to other site operations
- 5.8 The completed task is inspected according to the appropriate standard
6 Finalise rigging task
- 6.1 Approval for completion of rigging task is obtained according to site or enterprise procedures
- 6.2 Excess materials are removed from the work area, where applicable
- 6.3 Rigging equipment, associated equipment, safety equipment and associated plant used during rigging task are inspected for damage and defects
- 6.4 All defective rigging equipment, associated equipment, associated plant and safety equipment are isolated reported and recorded according to procedures
- 6.5 Rigging equipment and associated equipment are stored according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- 6.6 Hazard prevention/control measures are removed, where appropriate
Hazards
Hazards may include, but are not limited to:
poor condition of ground surfaces and attachment points
utility related hazards, including powerlines and conduits, gas and compressed air pipes, water and drainage services
site or external traffic (e.g. pedestrians and vehicles)
proximity to operating machinery unable to be stopped/isolated, including conveyors, boilers and transformers
restricted access
insufficient lighting
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning and storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. proximity to dangerous materials)
Hazard control measures
Hazard control measures refer to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls consistent with appropriate standards.
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
Appropriate standards may include:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian standards
manufacturer specifications
industry and enterprise standards, where applicable
Site information
Site information may include, but is not limited to:
other work activities and equipment adjacent to or near area where rigging work is to be undertaken
location of services
ground surfaces and attachment points (e.g. concrete, steel plates and platform, columns and beams)
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
Procedures for minimising disruption
Procedures for minimising disruption may include:
in conjunction with crane operators and doggers, planning of routes for load movements to avoid workstations, operating machinery, and walkways and roadways
coordinating rigging with other processes/adjacent sections to minimise downtime
planning rigging for efficient use of shared resources (e.g. bridge and gantry cranes)
Forces and loads
Forces and loads may include, but are not limited to:
dead loads
live loads
static load
dynamic loads
wind loads
Structures
Structures may include, but are not limited to:
structural steel
steel plate and mesh
bins and hoppers
conveyor components
machinery and equipment
non-metallic equipment and components, including concrete, plastic and ceramic items, that need to be placed or erected on site
Associated plant
Associated plant may include, but is not limited to:
static lines
safety nets
temporary and permanent hoists
mast climbers
loading platforms
Appropriate personnel
Appropriate personnel may include, but are not limited to:
other riggers
engineers
supervisors
technicians
mechanical, electrical and fabrication tradespersons
crane operators and doggers
forklift drivers
other workplace personnel who are authorised to take responsibility for supervising or assisting the rigging operation
Rigging equipment
Rigging equipment may include, but is not limited to:
scaffolds
elevated work platforms
safety screens and shutters
cranes:
non-slewing cranes
mobile slewing cranes
vehicle loading cranes
bridge and gantry cranes
fixed and temporary hoists
Associated equipment
Associated equipment may include, but is not limited to:
all types of power and manually operated lifting gear
fibre ropes
flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)
chains
wire and synthetic slings
shackles
terminations
wedge sockets
eye bolts
beam clamps
plate clamps
rope grips
turnbuckles
rigging screws
chain blocks
lever blocks
lever-action winches
sheaves
spreader bars
lifting beams
jacks
levers
skates
wedges
rollers
girder trolley
Procedures
Procedures may include, but are not limited to:
manufacturer guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures, including relevant codes of practice
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures and checklists)
Safety equipment
Safety equipment may include, but is not limited to:
safety harness
energy absorber
lanyard
inertia reel
static safety lines
safety nets
Communication methods
Communication methods may include, but are not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding and appropriate worksite protocol
NB: Mobile phones are not to be used for signalling purposes during the rigging process
Communication equipment
Communication equipment may include, but is not limited to:
fixed channel two-way radios
in-place intercom and other communication systems
Hazard prevention/control measures
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
safety shutters and screens
Ground suitability
Ground suitability may include, but is not limited to:
bitumen
concrete
suspended concrete floors
earth floor
building roofs
landings
ground bearing pressure
Temporary connections
Temporary connections may include, but are not limited to
knots
bends
hitches
spicing
whipping
Flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)
FSWR includes:
identification, uses and connections
May include termination for:
static lines
guys
purchase systems
lashing
cranes
hoist and winch ropes
Hazards may include, but are not limited to:
poor condition of ground surfaces and attachment points
utility related hazards, including powerlines and conduits, gas and compressed air pipes, water and drainage services
site or external traffic (e.g. pedestrians and vehicles)
proximity to operating machinery unable to be stopped/isolated, including conveyors, boilers and transformers
restricted access
insufficient lighting
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning and storms)
other specific hazards (e.g. proximity to dangerous materials)
Hazard control measures
Hazard control measures refer to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls consistent with appropriate standards.
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
Appropriate standards may include:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian standards
manufacturer specifications
industry and enterprise standards, where applicable
Site information
Site information may include, but is not limited to:
other work activities and equipment adjacent to or near area where rigging work is to be undertaken
location of services
ground surfaces and attachment points (e.g. concrete, steel plates and platform, columns and beams)
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
Procedures for minimising disruption
Procedures for minimising disruption may include:
in conjunction with crane operators and doggers, planning of routes for load movements to avoid workstations, operating machinery, and walkways and roadways
coordinating rigging with other processes/adjacent sections to minimise downtime
planning rigging for efficient use of shared resources (e.g. bridge and gantry cranes)
Forces and loads
Forces and loads may include, but are not limited to:
dead loads
live loads
static load
dynamic loads
wind loads
Structures
Structures may include, but are not limited to:
structural steel
steel plate and mesh
bins and hoppers
conveyor components
machinery and equipment
non-metallic equipment and components, including concrete, plastic and ceramic items, that need to be placed or erected on site
Associated plant
Associated plant may include, but is not limited to:
static lines
safety nets
temporary and permanent hoists
mast climbers
loading platforms
Appropriate personnel
Appropriate personnel may include, but are not limited to:
other riggers
engineers
supervisors
technicians
mechanical, electrical and fabrication tradespersons
crane operators and doggers
forklift drivers
other workplace personnel who are authorised to take responsibility for supervising or assisting the rigging operation
Rigging equipment
Rigging equipment may include, but is not limited to:
scaffolds
elevated work platforms
safety screens and shutters
cranes:
non-slewing cranes
mobile slewing cranes
vehicle loading cranes
bridge and gantry cranes
fixed and temporary hoists
Associated equipment
Associated equipment may include, but is not limited to:
all types of power and manually operated lifting gear
fibre ropes
flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)
chains
wire and synthetic slings
shackles
terminations
wedge sockets
eye bolts
beam clamps
plate clamps
rope grips
turnbuckles
rigging screws
chain blocks
lever blocks
lever-action winches
sheaves
spreader bars
lifting beams
jacks
levers
skates
wedges
rollers
girder trolley
Procedures
Procedures may include, but are not limited to:
manufacturer guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures, including relevant codes of practice
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures and checklists)
Safety equipment
Safety equipment may include, but is not limited to:
safety harness
energy absorber
lanyard
inertia reel
static safety lines
safety nets
Communication methods
Communication methods may include, but are not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
hand signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding and appropriate worksite protocol
NB: Mobile phones are not to be used for signalling purposes during the rigging process
Communication equipment
Communication equipment may include, but is not limited to:
fixed channel two-way radios
in-place intercom and other communication systems
Hazard prevention/control measures
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
safety shutters and screens
Ground suitability
Ground suitability may include, but is not limited to:
bitumen
concrete
suspended concrete floors
earth floor
building roofs
landings
ground bearing pressure
Temporary connections
Temporary connections may include, but are not limited to
knots
bends
hitches
spicing
whipping
Flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)
FSWR includes:
identification, uses and connections
May include termination for:
static lines
guys
purchase systems
lashing
cranes
hoist and winch ropes
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to undertake rigging to industry and enterprise standards, manufacturer specifications, and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
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, including tradespersons, doggers and crane operators
effectively conduct risk assessment and management procedures
effectively complete the following tasks:
inspection of relevant plant and equipment
installation of a fall arrest system (static line)
use of a safety harness/fall arrest system
installation of a safety net
installation safety screens
work safely at heights
erect and dismantle structures,
move and correctly locate plant and equipment
effectively demonstrate the following knots, bends and hitches:
sheet bend
becket hitch
running bowline
double bowline
effectively demonstrate the following splices and whippings:
eye splice
back splice
short splice
sail makers whipping
common whipping
west countryman's.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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 the requirements of any relevant standards or operating procedures for basic rigging.
Applicants must have access to:
personal protective equipment for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate safety equipment in safe condition
appropriate rigging equipment, associated equipment associated plant in safe condition as described in the endorsed Assessment Instrument
communication equipment (e.g. two-way radios) where applicable
appropriate materials as required for safe erection of structures
appropriate materials for conducting fibre rope slicing, whipping, knots, bends and hitches.
Method of assessment
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
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to undertake rigging to industry and enterprise standards, manufacturer specifications, and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
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, including tradespersons, doggers and crane operators
effectively conduct risk assessment and management procedures
effectively complete the following tasks:
inspection of relevant plant and equipment
installation of a fall arrest system (static line)
use of a safety harness/fall arrest system
installation of a safety net
installation safety screens
work safely at heights
erect and dismantle structures,
move and correctly locate plant and equipment
effectively demonstrate the following knots, bends and hitches:
sheet bend
becket hitch
running bowline
double bowline
effectively demonstrate the following splices and whippings:
eye splice
back splice
short splice
sail makers whipping
common whipping
west countryman's.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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 the requirements of any relevant standards or operating procedures for basic rigging.
Applicants must have access to:
personal protective equipment for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate safety equipment in safe condition
appropriate rigging equipment, associated equipment associated plant in safe condition as described in the endorsed Assessment Instrument
communication equipment (e.g. two-way radios) where applicable
appropriate materials as required for safe erection of structures
appropriate materials for conducting fibre rope slicing, whipping, knots, bends and hitches.
Method of assessment
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAV48 | MEM11024 | Undertake basic rigging | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W236 | MEM30105 | Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems | Qualification |
| W234 | MEM20205 | Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology | Qualification |