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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan work.
  2. Conduct routine checks.
  3. Conduct hoist operations.
  4. Shut down and secure hoist.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

accurately record and maintain information relating to materials hoist operations

communication techniques in the workplace including bells lights hand signals intercom and use of twoway radios

conduct materials hoist operations

hazards associated with the operation of the materials hoist are identified risks are assessed and effective hazard preventioncontrol measures for those hazards identified and put into place

inspect materials hoist equipment safety equipment and installation for safe operation

interpersonal communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel eg receive and interpret work instructions safety information emergency procedures

verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

weight of the load is determined from labels markings or load paperwork

level of literacy to be able to read and comprehend manufacturers instructions procedures and safety signs

Commonwealth state or territory OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the hoist class

hoist operations and operating techniques

understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control

materials safety data sheets and requirements for safe movement of materials

organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for conducting operations for the hoist class

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

rated capacity and working load limits

typical routine problems encountered in the operation of a materials hoist inspection techniques and adjustments required for correction

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the National Standard for licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work

StateTerritory OHS regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment for this unit which have been endorsed by the national body responsible for OHS matters

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

comply with OHS licensing legislation

effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area

identify hazards associated with the operation of the hoist and put in place effective hazard preventioncontrols

determine load weights

effectively conduct materials hoist operations to include the tasks of raising and lowering loads with equipment and materials for cantilevered cars buckets or platforms

ensure the hoist is attended at all times

effectively conduct pre operational and shut down checks of the materials hoist particular awareness of controls alarms and lockout devices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of the safe and effective application of knowledge and skill to workplace tasks performance must be undertaken using the endorsed Assessment Instrument

Assessment of performance must be undertaken either in the workplace or in a realistically simulated workplace setting

Assessors must ensure that the assessment in the workplace is organised to ensure that all the required equipment and materials and a suitable working area is made available to suit the assessment and the workplace

Assessment must occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant appropriate standard requirements

Applicants must have access to

personal protective equipment PPE for the purpose of the Performance Assessment

appropriate material hoist and equipment in safe condition

suitable loads as specified by the endorsed assessment instrument

communication equipment eg twoway radios intercoms light systems buzzers or bells etc

Method of assessment

Assessment must be conducted using the endorsed Assessment Instruments These Instruments provide advice on their application

The use of simulators in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable

Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Guidance information for assessment

Further information about endorsed Assessment Instruments may be obtained from stateterritory OHS regulators

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Hazards may include but not limited to:

ground conditions (e.g. condition of pavement, slopes)

overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes)

Insufficient lighting

traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, other plant)

environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, rain)

hoist overload

other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials).

Hazard control measures:

Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls.

It includes the application of the hierarchy of control, the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering control measures

using safe work practices

personal protective equipment.

Appropriate standards may include but not limited to:

codes of practice

legislation

Australian Standards

manufacturer's specifications

industry standard (where applicable).

Hoist may include:

the operation of builder's hoist by which only goods or materials and not personnel may be hoisted and where the car, bucket or platform is cantilevered from, and travels up and down externally to, a face of the support structure.

Procedures may include but are not limited to:

manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)

industry operating procedures

workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists).

Communication methods may include but are not limited to:

verbal and non-verbal language

written instructions

signage

hand signals

listening

questioning to confirm understanding

appropriate worksite protocol

interfloor/ level communications.

Appropriate personnel may include but are not limited to:

those associated with the operations of the hoist

supervisors

colleagues

managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations.

Hazard prevention/control measures may include but not limited to:

safety tags on electrical switches/isolators

traffic barricades and control

pedestrian barricades

movement of obstructions

personal protective equipment

hoist safety gates and guards

hoist safety interlocks

adequate illumination.

Service logbook may include but is not limited to:

any logbook

service book

history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept.

Routine pre start operational checks may include but are not limited to:

check ground stability

tower ties/guys are secure

power supply is covered by earth leakage protection

power leads are secured above ground level and not attached to scaffolds or building structure

tower guides are clean and free of rust and damage

signage is clearly displayed and legible

brakes and drive mechanism

overhead protection

intercom and signalling systems

barriers, fencing and gates

fuels, oil and water (where applicable)

lubrication (grease)

hoist rope

sheaves and anchorage points.

Communication equipment may include but is not limited to:

fixed channel two-way radios

intercoms

bells

lights

buzzers.

NB: where radio communication equipment is used the transmitting frequencies of the equipment must be selected to prevent interference to or from other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the hoist.

Safety devices may include but not limited to:

emergency braking system

overrun limits

gate interlocks.

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations may include but are not limited to:

failure/lose of control e.g. power supply, braking system

failure of equipment e.g. hydraulic system, broken hoist cable, damaged drive gear

environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc).

Shut Down may include but not limited to:

position platform at base of tower

power isolated from control panel

mains power supply isolated and secured

fencing/barriers around base secured to prevent unauthorised access

landing gates secured to prevent unauthorised access

key removed from control panel (where applicable).