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 for intermediate scaffolding operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply intermediate scaffolding operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.4 Develop a preliminary scaffolding plan and site sketch 1.5 Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with appropriate personnel 1.6 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 1.7 Finalise and confirm the scaffolding plan, including the scheduling of required resources |
2. Prepare intermediate scaffolding | 2.1 Identify, select, inspect and certify as serviceable scaffolding equipment, materials and tools 2.2 Label and repair or dispose of unserviceable scaffolding equipment, materials and tools 2.3 Prepare scaffolding/equipment gear 2.4 Arrange and coordinate transportation of equipment and tools to the worksite in accordance with the scaffolding plan 2.5 Prepare the site for scaffolding |
3. Erect intermediate scaffolding | 3.1 Carry out erection of intermediate scaffolding 3.2 Perform work safely at heights, on incomplete structures and in confined spaces 3.3 Leave the site clean of all surplus components, equipment, tools and debris 3.4 Inspect the scaffolding/equipment |
4. Maintain intermediate scaffolding | 4.1 Inspect critical structural and safety areas of the scaffolding/equipment, and identify any variation from the plan 4.2 Perform alteration or repair with due regard for the critical safety and structural areas of the scaffolding/equipment |
5. Dismantle intermediate scaffolding | 5.1 Dismantle scaffolding in a safe and orderly manner 5.2 Inspect, classify, label and remove equipment from the site |
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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of intermediate scaffolding operations including:
identifying, selecting, certifying and using the required equipment materials and tools
planning and preparing for conducting intermediate scaffolding operations works effectively with others to undertake and conduct intermediate scaffolding operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others
maintaining all written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
demonstrates completion of conducting intermediate scaffolding operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
working safely at heights
working on incomplete structures
working in confined spaces
dismantling intermediate scaffolding, including:
inspection, classification and labelling of intermediate scaffolding
completing critical structural and safety inspections of scaffolding and equipment
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting intermediate scaffolding operations:
accessing and applying the National Standard for High Risk Work
identifying equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
applying hand-eye coordination
accessing, interpreting and applying technical information
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