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Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPB3026
State Code
OCO87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
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
25
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to erect and monitor trestle and plank work platforms.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task.
  • 1.4 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment, tag equipment and set aside.
2 Prepare work site.
  • 2.1 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 2.2 Clean work area of unnecessary materials.
  • 2.3 Assess risks to other workers, power supply and other services.
  • 2.4 Plan access to erected trestle and plank platform.
  • 2.5 Plan access of products and tools on and off the plank.
3 Erect trestle and plank system.
  • 3.1 Identify whether situation is appropriate for the use of trestle and plank system.
  • 3.2 Select type of trestle and plank system and work method to meet Australian Standard AS4576:2020.
  • 3.3 Compare benefits of different trestle and plank systems.
  • 3.4 Inspect trestles and planks for serviceability as required by the Australian standards and report faults.
  • 3.5 Position trestles for the work and the planks to be used.
  • 3.6 Fit planks to the trestles at the required height using authorised procedures and within regulatory restrictions.
4 Inspect system.
  • 4.1 Inspect trestle and plank work platform before and during use.
  • 4.2 Report faults and rectify or label system to prevent use pending repair.
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State Code National Code Title Type
WE989 CPCCPB3026B Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems Unit of competency