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Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level
Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCLSF4001A
CPCCLSF4001A
State Code
W9431
W9431
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
040329 - Scaffolding And Rigging
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding at the Advanced level. Scaffolding consists of all intermediate scaffolding work including all other scaffolding work connected with the use and operation of Hung scaffolds and Suspended 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. Scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment are identified from site information in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- 1.6. Safety equipment is identified.
- 1.7. All forces and loads exerted on and by the scaffold and/or scaffolding equipment are determined and calculated.
- 1.8. Appropriate communication methods are identified with appropriate personnel.
2. Select and inspect equipment.
- 2.1. Scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment are selected and inspected according to procedures and site information.
- 2.2. Safety equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures.
- 2.3. All defective scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment are isolated according to procedures.
- 2.4. All defective scaffold, associated equipment, scaffold equipment and safety equipment are reported and recorded according to procedures.
- 2.5. Communication equipment is selected and inspected for serviceability (where applicable).
3. Set up task.
- 3.1. Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures.
- 3.2. Scaffold and scaffold equipment are prepared for erection according to procedures.
- 3.3. Fit safety equipment and secure according to procedures (where applicable).
4. Erect scaffold and scaffolding equipment.
- 4.1. Scaffold and scaffold equipment are erected according to procedures and the appropriate standard.
- 4.2. Work is conducted safely at heights including safe and effective use of safety equipment.
- 4.3. Scaffold and scaffold equipment are erected consistent with site information.
- 4.4. Appropriate communication methods are used to coordinate the tasks.
- 4.5. Completed tasks are inspected for compliance with the appropriate standard.
- 4.6. Handover certificate is completed as required and handed to appropriate personnel.
- 4.7. Excess materials from the work area are removed (where applicable).
5. Dismantle scaffold and scaffolding equipment.
- 5.1. Scaffold and scaffold equipment 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. Scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment are inspected for damage and defects.
- 5.4. All damaged and defective scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment is tagged and isolated in accordance with procedures.
- 5.5. Hazard prevention/control measures are removed (where appropriate).
- 5.6. All damaged and defective scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment are reported and recorded according to procedures and appropriate action taken.
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 not limited to:
overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes) (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 site specific hazards (e.g. hazardous 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 not limited to:
local conditions such as access and egress
work method statements
site-specific job safety analyses and other documentation as required.
Scaffold may include but not limited to:
all scaffold at the basis and intermediate levels
hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes or chains
suspended scaffolds.
Associated equipment may include but not limited to:
all associated equipment at the basic and intermediate levels
counterweights
prefabricated needles.
Scaffolding equipment may include but not limited to:
all scaffold equipment at the basis and intermediate level
swinging stages.
Appropriate personnel may include, but is not limited to:
supervisors
colleagues
managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations
other scaffolders
other site personnel as applicable.
Safety equipment may include but is not limited to:
safety harness
energy absorber
lanyard
inertia reel.
Forces and Loads may include, but are not limited to:
dead loads
live loads
static load
dynamic loads
wind loads.
Communication Methods may include but are not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
communication signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding, and appropriate worksite protocol.
Procedures may include but are not limited to:
manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures, relevant codes of practice
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists)
reporting and recording procedures such as e.g. equipment defect/s.
Communication equipment may include but is not limited to:
fixed frequency radios
mobile phones.
Hazard prevention/control measures may include but are not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
safety observer used inside exclusion zone (e.g. Spotter), to include the use of power line warning systems (e.g. Tiger tails)
power disconnected by competent authority where applicable.
traffic and pedestrian barricades and controls
safe and adequate access / egress is established
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination.
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 not limited to:
overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes) (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 site specific hazards (e.g. hazardous 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 not limited to:
local conditions such as access and egress
work method statements
site-specific job safety analyses and other documentation as required.
Scaffold may include but not limited to:
all scaffold at the basis and intermediate levels
hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes or chains
suspended scaffolds.
Associated equipment may include but not limited to:
all associated equipment at the basic and intermediate levels
counterweights
prefabricated needles.
Scaffolding equipment may include but not limited to:
all scaffold equipment at the basis and intermediate level
swinging stages.
Appropriate personnel may include, but is not limited to:
supervisors
colleagues
managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations
other scaffolders
other site personnel as applicable.
Safety equipment may include but is not limited to:
safety harness
energy absorber
lanyard
inertia reel.
Forces and Loads may include, but are not limited to:
dead loads
live loads
static load
dynamic loads
wind loads.
Communication Methods may include but are not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
communication signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding, and appropriate worksite protocol.
Procedures may include but are not limited to:
manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures, relevant codes of practice
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists)
reporting and recording procedures such as e.g. equipment defect/s.
Communication equipment may include but is not limited to:
fixed frequency radios
mobile phones.
Hazard prevention/control measures may include but are not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
safety observer used inside exclusion zone (e.g. Spotter), to include the use of power line warning systems (e.g. Tiger tails)
power disconnected by competent authority where applicable.
traffic and pedestrian barricades and controls
safe and adequate access / egress is established
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination.
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 endorsed by the national body responsible for OHS matters for the assessment of this unit.
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:
Effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area.
Effectively apply risk assessment and hazard management procedures at an advanced scaffolder level.
Effectively complete the planning, erection and dismantling of scaffolding systems, in accordance with procedures, including a minimum of erection and dismantling of:
a hung scaffold, and
a suspended scaffold.
Hung scaffold means a scaffold that is hung from another structure and that is not capable of being raised or lowered when in use.
Suspended scaffold means a scaffold incorporating a suspended platform that is capable of being raised or lowered when in use.
Effectively conduct compliance inspections of scaffold and scaffold equipment for advanced scaffolding.
Complete handover certificate as required
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 National OHS 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 for basic scaffolding
Applicants must have access to:
personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate safety equipment in safe condition
appropriate scaffolding and scaffold equipment in safe condition
site information as described in the mandated assessment instrument
communication equipment (e.g. fixed channel, two-way radios) where applicable
appropriate personnel to assist with the erecting and dismantling of scaffold and scaffold equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment must be conducted using the national OHS endorsed Assessment Instruments. These Instruments provide advice on their application.
Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency.
The use of 'simulators' in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.
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 endorsed by the national body responsible for OHS matters for the assessment of this unit.
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:
Effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area.
Effectively apply risk assessment and hazard management procedures at an advanced scaffolder level.
Effectively complete the planning, erection and dismantling of scaffolding systems, in accordance with procedures, including a minimum of erection and dismantling of:
a hung scaffold, and
a suspended scaffold.
Hung scaffold means a scaffold that is hung from another structure and that is not capable of being raised or lowered when in use.
Suspended scaffold means a scaffold incorporating a suspended platform that is capable of being raised or lowered when in use.
Effectively conduct compliance inspections of scaffold and scaffold equipment for advanced scaffolding.
Complete handover certificate as required
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 National OHS 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 for basic scaffolding
Applicants must have access to:
personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate safety equipment in safe condition
appropriate scaffolding and scaffold equipment in safe condition
site information as described in the mandated assessment instrument
communication equipment (e.g. fixed channel, two-way radios) where applicable
appropriate personnel to assist with the erecting and dismantling of scaffold and scaffold equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment must be conducted using the national OHS endorsed Assessment Instruments. These Instruments provide advice on their application.
Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency.
The use of 'simulators' in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.
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.
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|---|---|---|---|
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