Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

ability to calculate Safe Working Load SWL and Working Load Limit WLL

ability to erect and dismantle level plumb and stabilise associated plant

ability to work safely at heights including the correct application of safety equipment

accurate interpretation of structural charts and structural plans Site information

applying methods for making temporary connections of ropes using fibre and synthetic types

correct application and use of all rigging and associated equipment

risk assessment and hazard control strategies

interpersonal and communication skills at a level sufficient to siteworkplace requirements This includes the relevant communication methods and equipment

verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads

ability to interpret manufacturers specifications for all plant and equipment use in rigging operations

knowledge of principles relating to all plant equipment and structural stability

knowledge of the types and functions of rigging safety and associated equipment including an understanding of their limitations

organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for rigging

understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control

relevant Commonwealth state or territory and local government OHS legislation standards and codes of practice for undertaking rigging activities

understanding of inspection and maintenance requirements of a wide range of appropriate plant and equipment in line with Australian Standards or manufacturers specifications

estimation of ground bearing pressures of the full range of soil types and associated ground conditions for setting up plant and equipment

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

effectively conduct risk assessment and management procedures

effectively complete the following tasks

rig a span rope or

rig a flying fox and

install a swinging stage or

install a bosuns chair and

set up a gin pole and conduct a lift with a powered winch and

erect and dismantle a hung or suspended scaffold

NB All specifications for these performance tasks are detailed in the endorsed assessment instrument

effectively demonstrate the following knots bends and hitches

Alpine hitch

Bosun chair hitch

Prusik hitch

Figure eight

effectively conduct pre and post operational checks of advanced rigging equipment

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 safety equipment is safe condition

Appropriate rigging equipment associated equipment associated plant in safe condition as described in the endorsed assessment instrument

communication equipment eg radios where applicable

appropriate materials as required for safe erection and dismantling of performance tasks

appropriate materials for conducting fibre rope knots bends and hitches

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

Hazards may include but are not limited to:

Hazard control measures:

Appropriate standards may include:

Site information may include but is not limited to:

Forces and loads may include but are not limited to:

Associated plant may include but is not limited to:

Appropriate personnel may include but not limited to:

Rigging equipment may include but is not limited to:

Associated equipment may include but not limited to:

Procedures may include but not limited to:

Safety equipment may include but not limited to:

Communication methods may include but are not limited to:

Appropriate personnel may include but are not limited to:

Communication equipment may include but is not limited to:

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

Ground suitability may include but not limited to:

Temporary connections may include but not limited to:

Flexible Steel Wire Rope (FSWR) includes: