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.
1. Plan and prepare to operate personnel and materials hoists | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work instructions including shift changeover details, quality requirements, plans and specifications 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.4 Arrange signals and communication with other workers including barricade requirements 1.5 Identify, address and report potential hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.6 Identify materials, equipment and tools required to complete work, check for serviceability, and report faults 1.7 Conduct equipment pre-start checks |
2. Prepare personnel/material hoist | 2.1 Inspect personnel cage/platform structure and SWL plate 2.2 Assess weather conditions for safe hoist operation 2.3 Conduct test run through full height of travel without a load, check mast and wall bolting 2.4 Check all safety systems including braking system 2.5 Ensure that attachment is lowered to ground safely and does not crush feet of personnel 2.6 Check personnel’s lanyards/harnesses and anchors comply with relevant Australian standards and are securely fitted to railing/anchor points and personnel harness attachment points |
3. Operate personnel/material hoist | 3.1 Lift personnel cage/platform and test all equipment in a range positions, operating controls smoothly and carefully, considering working clearances and potential crushing risks to workers 3.2 Travel personnel cage/platform as low as possible and operating in low gear and low speed, ensuring maximum stability at all times 3.3 Remain seated at controls whenever workers are on/in attachment and in the raised position 3.4 Communicate with personnel cage/platform using recommended signals |
4. Perform post-operation activities | 4.1 Empty and park attachment in designated area 4.2 Clean, remove, inspect and store attachments and equipment correctly 4.3 Clean and leave attachment parked on level, secure, and safe position 4.4 Report location and state/condition of personnel cage/platform before going off shift 4.5 Complete all required written records and documents |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of personnel and material hoists including:
keeping plant and equipment records
complying with environmental requirements
working at heights
applying isolation procedures
reading and appreciating ground conditions
conducting work area risk assessment techniques
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of personnel and material hoists that meet all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communication systems and techniques to effectively coordinate and communicate information to others
considering working clearances and potential crushing risks to workers
reporting location and state/condition of personnel cage/platform
demonstrates completion of operating personnel and material hoists that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
conducting test run through full height of travel without a load, check mast and wall bolting
checking all safety systems including braking system
checking personnel’s lanyards/harnesses and anchors
lifting personnel cage/platform
testing all equipment in a range positions
operating controls smoothly and carefully
travel personnel cage/platform as low as possible and operating in low gear and low speed
ensuring maximum stability at all times
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating personnel and materials hoists:
communication procedures and hand signals
workplace and equipment safety requirements
plant, tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations
hoist operation techniques
personnel and material hoist equipment
processes for the calculation of load mass requirements
materials safety data sheet
materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management
designs and functions of hoisting equipment
signaling methods and communications
fault finding and identification
working at heights procedures
emergency procedures (hoist specific)
JSA's/safe work method statements
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;
where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level