Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence is based on units 1 and 2 class: dogging of the
Worksafe Australia (NOHSC:1006 [1992]) National Competency
Standards and unit 11.4a of the National Metal and Engineering Industry
Competency Standards

Potential hazards may include trees; overhead services such as steam, gas, water, telephone and power cables; uneven or unstable ground; underground services; buildings/vessels/structures/equipment; hazardous materials and substances; other personnel; and environmental influences such as lighting, noise, temperature and wind
Tools may refer to hand tools
Load shifting equipment may include slings, rope, shackles, eye bolts and spreader beams
Appropriate signals and communication methods may include verbal, hand signals, whistles, hooters, two way radios/telephones and lights (all to the relevant Australian standard
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheet updates and reporting and/or documenting equipment defects

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Directing the movement of loads
Working at heights
Interpreting and applying appropriate signalling techniques
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant standards, legislative requirements and codes of practice; Load shifting equipment; Hazard identification and control techniques; Various cranes and hoists; Signalling methods
The ability to:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant standards, legislative requirements and codes of practice; Load shifting equipment; Hazard identification and control techniques; Various cranes and hoists; Signalling methods.