Assessor Resource

CPCCCM2010
Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify work requirements.

1.1.

Site of proposed work at heights is identified from relevant information.

1.2.

Tasks to be completed are identified from work orders and supervisor instructions.

1.3.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable to the job is selected and checked for serviceability.

1.4.

Method of accessing work area is identified according to safe work method statement (SWMS).

1.5.

Safe work methods for moving tools, equipment and materials to work area are identified to minimise risks.

1.6.

Verbal and non-verbal communication signals are confirmed with team members, supervisor and other personnel working on site, as required.

2.

Access work area.

2.1.

Work site is inspected and conditions and hazards are assessed and reported, as required, and risk controls selected according to SWMS.

2.2.

Safety of scaffolding is checked and faults are reported to relevant personnel.

2.3.

Arrangements are made to install required access equipment according to SWMS.

2.4.

Access equipment is inspected for defects and issues are reported and rectified according to health and safety requirements.

2.5.

Safe work methods are used to access work area and to move tools, equipment and materials to required locations on the work site.

2.6.

Tools and materials are placed to eliminate or reduce the risk of items falling.

3.

Conduct work tasks.

3.1.

Work is conducted following workplace-approved procedures and SWMS.

3.2.

Communication with team members and other site personnel is maintained as required to progress work tasks according to required timelines.

3.3.

Fall protection equipment is kept in place and adjusted to cater for movement during work.

3.4.

Scaffold components and fall barriers are kept in place during work.

4.

Finalise work processes.

4.1.

Egress from work area is completed following SWMS and work site supervisor approved methods for moving self, tools and materials to ground level.

4.2.

Tools, equipment and materials returned to ground level are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also identify, assess and manage risks while completing three different work tasks on scaffolding higher than two metres at different locations and in different conditions.

The work tasks conducted must involve transporting tools, equipment and materials to the work site; completing the task using the tools, equipment and materials; and then returning them to ground level.

In doing the above work, the person must:

locate, interpret and apply relevant job task information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and safe work method statements (SWMS) for access to the work site and completion of the job tasks at heights

safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

select and use height access work methods, including inspecting scaffold for faults

apply knowledge of construction materials to identify:

manual handling risks

types of lifting and support structures approved for use

modify work activities to cater for variations in work site procedures, contexts and environment to work safely at heights

use safe handling requirements, based on information provided for equipment, products and materials.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

construction terminology relevant to working at heights

contents of and terms used in job safety analyses (JSA) and SWMS for accessing work sites at heights and for completing job tasks while working at heights

contents of and terms used in safety data sheets (SDS) relevant to the use of tools, equipment and materials

emergency procedures relevant to working on scaffolding higher than two metres

quality requirements relating to the set-up of equipment for accessing heights, and for job tasks completed while working at heights

requirements of Australian standards and codes of practice governing work at heights, including:

AS 6001 Working platforms for housing construction

AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding – General requirements

AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding

Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice – Preventing Falls in Housing Construction

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used for accessing work sites over two metres, and for applying safe work methods to complete job tasks while working at heights

common faults in scaffolding and access equipment

workplace and work site health and safety requirements relevant to working at heights.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

scaffolding erected for access to a construction work site higher than two metres

access equipment to move self, tools, equipment and materials to working platforms, including ladders and hoists

tools, equipment and materials to conduct the work tasks specified in the performance evidence

PPE relevant to task

materials:

materials required to perform three work tasks at height

contingencies:

faults in scaffolding construction and access equipment

specifications:

AS 6001 Working platforms for housing construction

AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding – General requirements

AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding

diagrams or sketches relating to work at heights

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

JSA, SWMS and SDS relating to the work to be conducted at heights

Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice – Preventing Falls in Housing Construction

schedules, plans and specifications for working at heights

signage at the work site

verbal, written and graphical instructions relating to work to be conducted at heights

physical conditions:

different weather conditions, such as wet or windy weather

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work must be completed as part of a team and under direct supervision and observation

timeframe:

according to job specification.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify work requirements.

1.1.

Site of proposed work at heights is identified from relevant information.

1.2.

Tasks to be completed are identified from work orders and supervisor instructions.

1.3.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable to the job is selected and checked for serviceability.

1.4.

Method of accessing work area is identified according to safe work method statement (SWMS).

1.5.

Safe work methods for moving tools, equipment and materials to work area are identified to minimise risks.

1.6.

Verbal and non-verbal communication signals are confirmed with team members, supervisor and other personnel working on site, as required.

2.

Access work area.

2.1.

Work site is inspected and conditions and hazards are assessed and reported, as required, and risk controls selected according to SWMS.

2.2.

Safety of scaffolding is checked and faults are reported to relevant personnel.

2.3.

Arrangements are made to install required access equipment according to SWMS.

2.4.

Access equipment is inspected for defects and issues are reported and rectified according to health and safety requirements.

2.5.

Safe work methods are used to access work area and to move tools, equipment and materials to required locations on the work site.

2.6.

Tools and materials are placed to eliminate or reduce the risk of items falling.

3.

Conduct work tasks.

3.1.

Work is conducted following workplace-approved procedures and SWMS.

3.2.

Communication with team members and other site personnel is maintained as required to progress work tasks according to required timelines.

3.3.

Fall protection equipment is kept in place and adjusted to cater for movement during work.

3.4.

Scaffold components and fall barriers are kept in place during work.

4.

Finalise work processes.

4.1.

Egress from work area is completed following SWMS and work site supervisor approved methods for moving self, tools and materials to ground level.

4.2.

Tools, equipment and materials returned to ground level are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safe work method statement must include:

establishing exclusion areas using signage and barricades

identifying hazards and assessing risks associated with work site and job tasks

health and safety and environmental requirements mandated by regulatory authorities, work site safety plan, and workplace procedures

identifying risk control measures to be implemented for job tasks

safe operating procedures for:

accessing, moving within, and leaving work site

moving and placing tools, equipment and materials

using tools and equipment, including PPE, prescribed by legislation, regulations, and work site and workplace requirements

using tools and equipment at heights.

Hazards to be considered must involve:

air temperature

construction activity involving other workers and contractors

dust and vapours

electrical equipment

energy sources

equipment and materials

hazardous materials

light

manual handling

moisture

noise

stationary and moving plant

working at heights.

Safety of scaffolding must include checking for:

access gate

bracing

condition of scaffold frame and planks

guard rails

locking pins for castors, if present

mid-rails

sheeting, if required

toe boards.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also identify, assess and manage risks while completing three different work tasks on scaffolding higher than two metres at different locations and in different conditions.

The work tasks conducted must involve transporting tools, equipment and materials to the work site; completing the task using the tools, equipment and materials; and then returning them to ground level.

In doing the above work, the person must:

locate, interpret and apply relevant job task information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and safe work method statements (SWMS) for access to the work site and completion of the job tasks at heights

safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

select and use height access work methods, including inspecting scaffold for faults

apply knowledge of construction materials to identify:

manual handling risks

types of lifting and support structures approved for use

modify work activities to cater for variations in work site procedures, contexts and environment to work safely at heights

use safe handling requirements, based on information provided for equipment, products and materials.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

construction terminology relevant to working at heights

contents of and terms used in job safety analyses (JSA) and SWMS for accessing work sites at heights and for completing job tasks while working at heights

contents of and terms used in safety data sheets (SDS) relevant to the use of tools, equipment and materials

emergency procedures relevant to working on scaffolding higher than two metres

quality requirements relating to the set-up of equipment for accessing heights, and for job tasks completed while working at heights

requirements of Australian standards and codes of practice governing work at heights, including:

AS 6001 Working platforms for housing construction

AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding – General requirements

AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding

Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice – Preventing Falls in Housing Construction

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used for accessing work sites over two metres, and for applying safe work methods to complete job tasks while working at heights

common faults in scaffolding and access equipment

workplace and work site health and safety requirements relevant to working at heights.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

scaffolding erected for access to a construction work site higher than two metres

access equipment to move self, tools, equipment and materials to working platforms, including ladders and hoists

tools, equipment and materials to conduct the work tasks specified in the performance evidence

PPE relevant to task

materials:

materials required to perform three work tasks at height

contingencies:

faults in scaffolding construction and access equipment

specifications:

AS 6001 Working platforms for housing construction

AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding – General requirements

AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding

diagrams or sketches relating to work at heights

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

JSA, SWMS and SDS relating to the work to be conducted at heights

Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice – Preventing Falls in Housing Construction

schedules, plans and specifications for working at heights

signage at the work site

verbal, written and graphical instructions relating to work to be conducted at heights

physical conditions:

different weather conditions, such as wet or windy weather

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work must be completed as part of a team and under direct supervision and observation

timeframe:

according to job specification.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Site of proposed work at heights is identified from relevant information. 
Tasks to be completed are identified from work orders and supervisor instructions. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable to the job is selected and checked for serviceability. 
Method of accessing work area is identified according to safe work method statement (SWMS). 
Safe work methods for moving tools, equipment and materials to work area are identified to minimise risks. 
Verbal and non-verbal communication signals are confirmed with team members, supervisor and other personnel working on site, as required. 
Work site is inspected and conditions and hazards are assessed and reported, as required, and risk controls selected according to SWMS. 
Safety of scaffolding is checked and faults are reported to relevant personnel. 
Arrangements are made to install required access equipment according to SWMS. 
Access equipment is inspected for defects and issues are reported and rectified according to health and safety requirements. 
Safe work methods are used to access work area and to move tools, equipment and materials to required locations on the work site. 
Tools and materials are placed to eliminate or reduce the risk of items falling. 
Work is conducted following workplace-approved procedures and SWMS. 
Communication with team members and other site personnel is maintained as required to progress work tasks according to required timelines. 
Fall protection equipment is kept in place and adjusted to cater for movement during work. 
Scaffold components and fall barriers are kept in place during work. 
Egress from work area is completed following SWMS and work site supervisor approved methods for moving self, tools and materials to ground level. 
Tools, equipment and materials returned to ground level are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications. 

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