Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIHAN207D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate personnel and materials hoists

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIHAN207D - Operate personnel and materials hoists
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate personnel and materials hoists in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare to operate personnel and materials hoists
  • Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work instructions including shift changeover details, quality requirements, plans and specifications
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Arrange signals and communication with other workers including barricade requirements
  • Identify, address and report potential hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Identify materials, equipment and tools required to complete work, check for serviceability, and report faults
  • Conduct equipment pre-start checks
       
Element: Prepare personnel/material hoist
  • Inspect personnel cage/platform structure and SWL plate
  • Assess weather conditions for safe hoist operation
  • Conduct test run through full height of travel without a load, check mast and wall bolting
  • Check all safety systems including braking system
  • Ensure that attachment is lowered to ground safely and does not crush feet of personnel
  • Check personnel’s lanyards/harnesses and anchors comply with relevant Australian standards and are securely fitted to railing/anchor points and personnel harness attachment points
       
Element: Operate personnel/material hoist
  • Lift personnel cage/platform and test all equipment in a range positions, operating controls smoothly and carefully, considering working clearances and potential crushing risks to workers
  • Travel personnel cage/platform as low as possible and operating in low gear and low speed, ensuring maximum stability at all times
  • Remain seated at controls whenever workers are on/in attachment and in the raised position
  • Communicate with personnel cage/platform using recommended signals
       
Element: Perform post-operation activities
  • Empty and park attachment in designated area
  • Clean, remove, inspect and store attachments and equipment correctly
  • Clean and leave attachment parked on level, secure, and safe position
  • Report location and state/condition of personnel cage/platform before going off shift
  • Complete all required written records and documents
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare to operate personnel and materials hoists

1.1 Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work instructions including shift changeover details, quality requirements, plans and specifications

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4 Arrange signals and communication with other workers including barricade requirements

1.5 Identify, address and report potential hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.6 Identify materials, equipment and tools required to complete work, check for serviceability, and report faults

1.7 Conduct equipment pre-start checks

2. Prepare personnel/material hoist

2.1 Inspect personnel cage/platform structure and SWL plate

2.2 Assess weather conditions for safe hoist operation

2.3 Conduct test run through full height of travel without a load, check mast and wall bolting

2.4 Check all safety systems including braking system

2.5 Ensure that attachment is lowered to ground safely and does not crush feet of personnel

2.6 Check personnel’s lanyards/harnesses and anchors comply with relevant Australian standards and are securely fitted to railing/anchor points and personnel harness attachment points

3. Operate personnel/material hoist

3.1 Lift personnel cage/platform and test all equipment in a range positions, operating controls smoothly and carefully, considering working clearances and potential crushing risks to workers

3.2 Travel personnel cage/platform as low as possible and operating in low gear and low speed, ensuring maximum stability at all times

3.3 Remain seated at controls whenever workers are on/in attachment and in the raised position

3.4 Communicate with personnel cage/platform using recommended signals

4. Perform post-operation activities

4.1 Empty and park attachment in designated area

4.2 Clean, remove, inspect and store attachments and equipment correctly

4.3 Clean and leave attachment parked on level, secure, and safe position

4.4 Report location and state/condition of personnel cage/platform before going off shift

4.5 Complete all required written records and documents

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of personnel and material hoists including:

keeping plant and equipment records

complying with environmental requirements

working at heights

applying isolation procedures

reading and appreciating ground conditions

conducting work area risk assessment techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of personnel and material hoists that meet all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication systems and techniques to effectively coordinate and communicate information to others

considering working clearances and potential crushing risks to workers

reporting location and state/condition of personnel cage/platform

demonstrates completion of operating personnel and material hoists that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting test run through full height of travel without a load, check mast and wall bolting

checking all safety systems including braking system

checking personnel’s lanyards/harnesses and anchors

lifting personnel cage/platform

testing all equipment in a range positions

operating controls smoothly and carefully

travel personnel cage/platform as low as possible and operating in low gear and low speed

ensuring maximum stability at all times

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating personnel and materials hoists:

communication procedures and hand signals

workplace and equipment safety 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

materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management

designs and functions of hoisting equipment

signaling methods and communications

fault finding and identification

working at heights procedures

emergency procedures (hoist specific)

JSA's/safe work method statements

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare to operate personnel and materials hoists

1.1 Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work instructions including shift changeover details, quality requirements, plans and specifications

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4 Arrange signals and communication with other workers including barricade requirements

1.5 Identify, address and report potential hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.6 Identify materials, equipment and tools required to complete work, check for serviceability, and report faults

1.7 Conduct equipment pre-start checks

2. Prepare personnel/material hoist

2.1 Inspect personnel cage/platform structure and SWL plate

2.2 Assess weather conditions for safe hoist operation

2.3 Conduct test run through full height of travel without a load, check mast and wall bolting

2.4 Check all safety systems including braking system

2.5 Ensure that attachment is lowered to ground safely and does not crush feet of personnel

2.6 Check personnel’s lanyards/harnesses and anchors comply with relevant Australian standards and are securely fitted to railing/anchor points and personnel harness attachment points

3. Operate personnel/material hoist

3.1 Lift personnel cage/platform and test all equipment in a range positions, operating controls smoothly and carefully, considering working clearances and potential crushing risks to workers

3.2 Travel personnel cage/platform as low as possible and operating in low gear and low speed, ensuring maximum stability at all times

3.3 Remain seated at controls whenever workers are on/in attachment and in the raised position

3.4 Communicate with personnel cage/platform using recommended signals

4. Perform post-operation activities

4.1 Empty and park attachment in designated area

4.2 Clean, remove, inspect and store attachments and equipment correctly

4.3 Clean and leave attachment parked on level, secure, and safe position

4.4 Report location and state/condition of personnel cage/platform before going off shift

4.5 Complete all required written records and documents

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work instructions including shift changeover details, quality requirements, plans and specifications 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Arrange signals and communication with other workers including barricade requirements 
Identify, address and report potential hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Identify materials, equipment and tools required to complete work, check for serviceability, and report faults 
Conduct equipment pre-start checks 
Inspect personnel cage/platform structure and SWL plate 
Assess weather conditions for safe hoist operation 
Conduct test run through full height of travel without a load, check mast and wall bolting 
Check all safety systems including braking system 
Ensure that attachment is lowered to ground safely and does not crush feet of personnel 
Check personnel’s lanyards/harnesses and anchors comply with relevant Australian standards and are securely fitted to railing/anchor points and personnel harness attachment points 
Lift personnel cage/platform and test all equipment in a range positions, operating controls smoothly and carefully, considering working clearances and potential crushing risks to workers 
Travel personnel cage/platform as low as possible and operating in low gear and low speed, ensuring maximum stability at all times 
Remain seated at controls whenever workers are on/in attachment and in the raised position 
Communicate with personnel cage/platform using recommended signals 
Empty and park attachment in designated area 
Clean, remove, inspect and store attachments and equipment correctly 
Clean and leave attachment parked on level, secure, and safe position 
Report location and state/condition of personnel cage/platform before going off shift 
Complete all required written records and documents 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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