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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for work
  2. Prepare personnel/material hoist
  3. Operate personnel/material hoist
  4. Perform post-operation activities

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to operate personnel and material hoists

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for the operation of personnel and material hoists

access interpret and apply technical and safety information

communicate and coordinate activities with others

keep plant and equipment records

apply diagnosticfaultfinding techniques

comply with environmental requirements

work at heights

apply isolation procedures

read and appreciate ground conditions

conduct work area risk assessment techniques

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to operate personnel and material hoists

communication procedures and hand signals

emergency shutdown procedures

worksite inspections

workplace and equipment safety requirements

quality 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

plans drawings and specifications

materials handling storage and environmentally friendly waste management

relevant acts regulations and code of practice

designs and functions of hoisting equipment

signalling methods and communications

fault finding and identification

working at heights procedures

emergency procedures hoist specific

JSAssafe work method statements

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

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the operation of personnel and material hoists

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient operation of personnel and material hoists

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of personnel and material hoists that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely operation of personnel and material hoists that safely effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of personnel and material hoists

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


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.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures including Acts and regulations dealing with:

worksite safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

environment

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety requirements may include:

fall restraint devices, lanyards, anchors, harnesses

safety glasses

hearing protection

gloves

cap lamps

Signals and communications could be hand, verbal or lights and may include:

raising

lowering

stopping

slewing left

slewing right

moving forwards

moving backwards

creeping and 'dead' slow travel and movement speeds

ensuring all persons are clear on operations before starting job

discussion of job dangers/hazards

Potential hazards may include:

unbalancing of raised attachment and load or bucket by rough and uneven ground

crushing of personnel against roofs, walls or fixed objects

poor visibility

crushing of hands and fingers between top rail/ bucket lip and walls if personnel wrap their hand/ body parts over top rail

accidentally tipping personnel out by using tilt lever instead of lift

not securing attachment to bucket/ hitching system (QDS/ hook or similar) correctly can lead to crushing of personnel by platform as it slides forward and falls to ground on sudden stopping or tilting

personnel falling from attachment or bucket by over-reaching or standing on rails or bucket top edge incorrectly

incorrect procedures used at height

equipment falling or being knocked from attachment striking workers

personnel travelling in attachment at speeds above 10 KPH cannot secure themselves in a sudden braking situation and will be thrown out of basket or bucket if not wearing a lanyard/harness or restraint system

risk of being run over

ripping vent bag or causing damage to services with raised attachment

striking walls and other fixed objects due to dimensions of platform or attachment

inaccurate operation or lack of skills for attachment dimensions

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

run-off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Equipment may include:

loader

personnel cage/platform/attachment

kibble

integrated tool carrier

crane

jumbo

harnesses/belts and lanyards for personnel in cage/ platform or attachment

working tools and equipment

barricades and signs

load restraint devices, tie-downs or straps

Inspections of personnel cage/platform may include:

railings

floor

kick or toe boards

mesh infill in floor structure and sides

securing pins

gate/ door/ access/ chain damage

clear platform floor

even equipment stacking

safe working loads

general overall structural damage and condition considering protection integrity (cracks, welds, damage to main structural components)

Travel personnel cage/platform may include:

no riders on attachment between jobs, levels or on declines

travelling at low speed

travelling at low height

travelling considering prevailing conditions