Assessor Resource

TLIF2068A
Work at height in the stevedoring industry

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Work at height in a stevedoring environment involves the application of workplace safe work instructions and procedures and regulatory requirements as part of work activities. It also includes an understanding of the risk management procedures for working at height.

Working at height tasks are performed by a minimum two-person team under some supervision.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to work at height in the stevedoring industry under the relevant regulatory requirements, including using site safe work instructions and procedures for working at height. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

complying with applicable legislative and procedural requirements while working at height

identifying risk factors which might impact on working at height and implementing appropriate response measures

selecting and using appropriate equipment to enable safe and efficient work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Australian Standards, codes and regulations relevant to 'working at height'

Relevant sections of Marine Orders Part 32 - Cargo Handling Equipment (as promulgated by AMSA)

Relevant OH&S procedures and guidelines

Working at height safe work instructions and procedures

Risk assessment policies and procedures

Working at height equipment checklist

Working at height rescue procedures

Procedures for using portable ladders when working at height

Risks and hazards of working at height and related precautions to control these risks and hazards

Manual handling methods for working at height

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when working at height

Read and interpret information relevant to working at height including instructions for safe work at height, workplace procedures, and applicable standards and codes of practice

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to working at height

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when working at height

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may arise when working at height in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when working at height

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when working at height

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Identify, select and use relevant 'working at height equipment'

Inspect 'working at height equipment'

Use ancillary 'working at height equipment'

Work from a workcage when working at height

Employ correct manual handling techniques

Assist in the conduct of a Vessel Exception Risk Assessment (VERA) and ensure vessel inspection checklist has been completed prior to commencing work on a vessel

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operational context may include:

by day or night

in a range of work environments

in ships' holds

on top of containers

in limited or restricted spaces

in all weather conditions

in a workbox or workcage

'Working at height equipment' may include:

full body harness

self retracting lanyard

fall arrestor

vertical safety line

horizontal safety line

double lanyards

corner anchor posts

beam clamps

rescue equipment (gotcha kit)

karabiner

scaffold hook

portable ladder

foot step

workcage

Hazards in the work area may include but are not limited to:

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, and/or cargo

inadequate lighting

vessel movement

Use of 'working at height equipment' may include:

correctly fitting a full body harness

correctly wearing a full body harness

selecting a suitable anchorage point

setting up and using vertical and horizontal static lines

setting up and using container anchor posts

setting up and using beam clamps

Communication in the work area may include:

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

full arrest safety harness

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

OH&S regulations

relevant sections of Marine Orders Part 32 - Cargo Handling Equipment (as promulgated by AMSA)

workplace OH&S procedures and policies

policies and procedures for working at height

manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipment

emergency procedures

goods identification numbers and codes

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant sections of Marine Orders Part 32 - Cargo Handling Equipment (as promulgated by AMSA)

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation and safety codes, including manual handling and working at height requirements

dangerous goods regulations

relevant sections of AS/NZS Standard 1891 parts 1 to 4

OH&S Prevention of Falls Regulation 2003

OH&S manual handling guidelines

relevant state/territory equal opportunity legislation

equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workplace relations regulations

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Standards and regulations relevant to working at height are interpreted and applied 
Relevant safe work instructions, procedures and risk assessment policies and procedures are interpreted and applied 
Appropriate 'working at height equipment' required when working at height in the stevedoring industry is identified and selected as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
'Working at height equipment' is inspected as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Safety requirements when working at height in the stevedoring industry are interpreted and implemented, and required action is taken to ensure a safe work area as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Correct manual handling techniques are interpreted and used when working at height 
Appropriate action is taken to ensure compliance with site safe work instructions and standard operating procedures for working at height 
'Working at height equipment' is used as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
'Working at height equipment' is used from a workcage as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Anchorage points are identified and used as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Working at height emergency procedures are interpreted and implemented when required 
Working at height rescue kit is inspected and appropriate action is taken to rectify or replace defective components 
Working at height rescue kit is used as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Working at height procedures are followed during a rescue operation 

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