Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Operational context may include:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
in ships' holds
on top of containers
in limited or restricted spaces
in all weather conditions
in a workbox or workcage
'Working at height equipment' may include:
full body harness
self retracting lanyard
fall arrestor
vertical safety line
horizontal safety line
double lanyards
corner anchor posts
beam clamps
rescue equipment (gotcha kit)
karabiner
scaffold hook
portable ladder
foot step
workcage
Hazards in the work area may include but are not limited to:
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, and/or cargo
inadequate lighting
vessel movement
Use of 'working at height equipment' may include:
correctly fitting a full body harness
correctly wearing a full body harness
selecting a suitable anchorage point
setting up and using vertical and horizontal static lines
setting up and using container anchor posts
setting up and using beam clamps
Communication in the work area may include:
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
full arrest safety harness
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
OH&S regulations
relevant sections of Marine Orders Part 32 - Cargo Handling Equipment (as promulgated by AMSA)
workplace OH&S procedures and policies
policies and procedures for working at height
manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipment
emergency procedures
goods identification numbers and codes
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant sections of Marine Orders Part 32 - Cargo Handling Equipment (as promulgated by AMSA)
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation and safety codes, including manual handling and working at height requirements
dangerous goods regulations
relevant sections of AS/NZS Standard 1891 parts 1 to 4
OH&S Prevention of Falls Regulation 2003
OH&S manual handling guidelines
relevant state/territory equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workplace relations regulations

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
complying with applicable legislative and procedural requirements while working at height
identifying risk factors which might impact on working at height and implementing appropriate response measures
selecting and using appropriate equipment to enable safe and efficient work
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace