REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant road rules regulations permit and licence requirements pertaining to boom type elevating work platform operation

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Boom type elevating work platform applications capacities configurations safety hazards and control mechanisms

Workplace procedures concerning the operation of a boom type elevating work platform at a worksite

Problems that may arise when operating a boom type elevating work platform and actions that should be taken to prevent or solve them

Risks and hazards involved in the operation of a boom type elevating work platform and the associated action that can be taken to eliminate or minimise the riskhazards concerned

Focus of operation of work systems and equipment

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating a boom type elevating work platform

Read and interpret instructions procedures regulations codes of practice and manuals relevant to the operation of a boom type elevating work platform

Interpret and follow operational instructions

Complete documentation related to the operation of a boom type elevating work platform

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a boom type elevating work platform

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

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may occur when operating a boom type elevating work platform in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Prioritise and multitask work

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when operating a boom type elevating work platform

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the operation of a boom type elevating work platform

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

Identify and correctly use equipment processes and procedures

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

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Monitor performance of equipment

Service equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of work activities

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 applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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 other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 andor equipment andor

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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Operations may be conducted:

Environment may include movement of:

Customers may be:

Boom type elevating work platform may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including:

Hazards may include:

Hazard management is consistent with:

Consultative processes may involve:

Requirements for access and/or lift may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Elevating platforms may include:

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

Documentation/records may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: