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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Inspect and test work platform
  2. Prepare for operations
  3. Operate elevating work platforms
  4. Complete the work

Required Skills

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

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of conducting elevating work platform operations

The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of

Occupational Health and Safety standards

Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice

Relevant Australian Standards

Enterprise site and equipment safety requirements

Elevating work platforms and associated equipment

Elevating work platform operations

Operator maintenance for elevating work platforms

Relevant communication and signal methods

Load limitations of the equipment

Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria

Apply Occupational Health and Safety standards

Apply relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice

Apply relevant Australian Standards

Apply enterprisesite and equipment safety requirements

Communicate effectively

Calculate loads and capacities

Manoeuvre and position equipment

Maintain equipment records

Apply hand eye coordination

Recognise control or eliminate hazards

Use hand tools

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of the competency standard unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this competency standard unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrys preferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with Industry and Regulatory policy in this regard

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEP Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of Performance Criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills as described in Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Knowledge and application of relevant sections of Occupational health and safety legislation Statutory legislation Enterprisesite safety procedures Enterprisesite emergency procedures

Equipment capabilities and limitations

Operational procedures

Apply hand eye coordination

Attachingdetaching required accessories andor attachments

Inspection and testing procedures

Preparation procedures

Operation procedures

Work completion procedures

Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on Essential Knowledge and Skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this competency standard unit

Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions

Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence by means of endorsement stating type and application of work

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment evidence should show competency working in limited spaces with different structuralconstruction types and method and in a variety of environments

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

NoteCompetent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this competency standard unit applies This requires that the specified Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the Essential Knowledge and Skills described in this unit

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this competency standard unit applies. This requires that the specified Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the Essential Knowledge and Skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied competency standard units where listed

Nil

Key competencies

Evidence that particular key competencies have been achieved within this competency standard unit is in the context of the following Performance Criteria of evidence See Volume Part for an explanation of Key competencies and levels of this Training Package

Key competencies

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated within this competency

Refer to the following example of application

Sharing information orally or in writing in simple English to confirm work requirements Discussion may take place with supervisors or others in the work group

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Refer to the following example of application

Accessing information required for operating the plant equipment including operating procedures and work instructions

How are activities planned and organised

Refer to the following example of application

Planning the required activity to include coordination and use of equipment materials and tools to avoid backtracking and rework

How is team work used within this competency

Refer to the following example of application

Teamwork may be applied in communicating the methods and procedures for the operation of the plant and equipment

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used

Refer to the following example of application

Calculation of time to complete tasks estimation of distances levels loads and material requirements

How are problem solving skills applied

Refer to the following example of application

Follow established operational procedures

How is use of technology applied

Refer to the following example of application

Access communicate measure and record information with regard to operations and performance of plant and equipment

Skills Enabling Employment

Evidence that competency in this unit incorporates skills enabling employment is in the context of the following performance See Volume Part for definitions and an explanation of skills enabling employment

Skills for Employment

Example of Application

Developing and using skills within a real workplace

Refer to the following example of application

Completion of tasks within an acceptable timeframe and performance under supervision

Learning to learn in the workplace

Refer to the following example of application

Recalling of knowledge and development of practical skills

Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task

Refer to the following example of application

Recognition that performance of a work task meets the accepted standard

Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task

Refer to the following example of application

Completion of work tasks to meet the teams goals

Planning and organising the meaningful work task

Refer to the following example of application

Achievement of work tasks in a timely manner which contributes to the teams objectives

Performing the work task in nonroutine or contingent situations

Refer to the following example of application

Complete the assigned work task to meet timelines and to seek supervisor assistance as required


Range Statement

7) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Elevating work platforms may include boom type, scissor type, telescopic type.

Pre-start checks may include inspection of hydraulic hoses, wheels and tyres free from damage and at correct pressure, safety cage.

Components inspected after start-up may include gauges/warning lights, lights, horn, controls, communication equipment.

Potential hazards may include bridges, surrounding buildings, trees, overhead service lines, inadequate lighting, uneven or unstable ground, other works, weather conditions.

Records may include details of faulty equipment, action taken, results of testing.

Appropriate parties may include supervisor or maintenance/operational personnel.

Statutory requirements may include AS2550.

Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Volume 2, Part 1.