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Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres
Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCM2010
CPCCCM2010
State Code
BBB15
BBB15
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work safely on construction sites where the work activity involves working above two metres from ground level and where fall protection measures are required. It covers safe methods for accessing the work site; and safe methods of moving or passing tools, equipment and materials to heights above two metres, including handling methods that avoid excessive bending or twisting.The unit supports construction workers operating from scaffolding over two metres in height that has already been constructed with signage and exclusion barriers in place, in order to reach upper storeys or roofs of buildings. It applies to workers who need to control the risk of falling and of falling objects when working on site or removing scaffold components. It applies to construction work on residential and commercial work sites in new construction, renovation or refurbishment, and maintenance projects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
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