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Undertake basic rigging

Undertake basic rigging

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11024
State Code
OAV48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
9
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic rigging in a manufacturing or related enterprise and includes rigging work associated with movement of plant and equipment and temporary or permanent steel structures, including: platforms, access ways and ladders, hoppers and bins, and conveyors. This work will often be required to be undertaken with other employees especially tradespersons, bridge and gantry and mobile crane drivers, and doggers.While this unit applies to work covered by licensing requirements, it also includes other manufacturing related skills, including integrating rigging with welding, fabrication, production, jobbing, maintenance or warehouse operations.This unit is not recognised by regulators for licensing requirements. In order to satisfy licensing requirements, the imported unit CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level will be required.Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where erection, alteration or dismantling of scaffolding is required to be undertaken unit MEM11001 Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment and unit MEM11002 Erect/dismantle intermediate scaffolding and equipment, should also be selected as appropriate.This unit does not cover the slinging of loads which is covered in unit MEM11004 Undertake dogging, or the skills associated with fabrication and welding of metal structures or components.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify rigging to be undertaken and assess from supervisor’s instructions and other appropriate sources
2. Assess rigging site
  • 2.1 Identify equipment and processes in close proximity to rigging site and the need for protection, shielding or closure during rigging with appropriate personnel
  • 2.2 Identify other potential workplace hazards and appropriate hazard control measures
  • 2.3 Obtain site information
  • 2.4 Identify rigging equipment and associated equipment, including safety equipment available on site
3. Plan rigging work
  • 3.1 Consider all forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated equipment in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 3.2 Identify required safety equipment for rigging task
  • 3.3 Consider procedures for minimising disruption to other site processes
  • 3.4 Identify appropriate communication methods with appropriate personnel
4. Select and inspect equipment
  • 4.1 Select rigging equipment and associated equipment and inspect according to SOPs and the appropriate standard
  • 4.2 Select required safety equipment and inspect according to SOPs
  • 4.3 Isolate all defective rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment and report and record according to SOPs
  • 4.4 Select, as applicable, communication equipment and inspect for serviceability
5. Set up rigging task
  • 5.1 Apply appropriate hazard prevention or control measures to the work area according to SOPs
  • 5.2 Inspect ground suitability and check, where appropriate
  • 5.3 Review site information and interpret with appropriate personnel
  • 5.4 Determine all forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated plant and compare with planned forces and loads in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 5.5 Make required adjustments for actual forces and loads to rigging plan, rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment
  • 5.6 Position rigging equipment and associated plant for work application and stability according to SOPs
  • 5.7 Apply methods of applying temporary connections using fibre rope according to SOPs and the appropriate standard
6. Erect, move or dismantle structures, plant or equipment
  • 6.1 Erect structures, plant or equipment, move or dismantle according to SOPs and site information
  • 6.2 Maintain stability of structures, plant or equipment during erection, movement or dismantling
  • 6.3 Follow safety procedures where height work is required, including safe and effective use of safety equipment
  • 6.4 Use appropriate communication methods and communication equipment to coordinate the rigging tasks
  • 6.5 Use associated plant and equipment according to SOPs and the appropriate standard
  • 6.6 Connect temporary guys, ties, propping and shoring, including flexible steel wire rope and tubing, as required
  • 6.7 Follow procedures to minimise disruption to other site operations
  • 6.8 Inspect the completed task according to the appropriate standard
7. Finalise rigging task
  • 7.1 Obtain approval for completion of rigging task according to site or enterprise procedures
  • 7.2 Remove excess materials from the work area, as applicable
  • 7.3 Inspect rigging equipment, associated equipment, safety equipment and associated plant used during rigging task for damage and defects
  • 7.4 Isolate all defective rigging equipment, associated equipment, associated plant and safety equipment, report and record according to SOPs
  • 7.5 Store rigging equipment and associated equipment according to SOPs and the appropriate standard
  • 7.6 Remove hazard prevention/control measures, as appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7532 MEM11024A Undertake basic rigging Unit of competency