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

RIIHAN211D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct basic scaffolding operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIHAN211D - Conduct basic scaffolding operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct basic scaffolding operations in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work. 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 for basic scaffolding operations
  • Access, interpret and apply scaffolding documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and safety information before proceeding
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Develop the preliminary scaffolding plan
  • Confirm site preparation with appropriate personnel and identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Identify and select equipment
  • Check equipment is ready for use and report verbally or in writing, label and repair any defects within functional responsibility
  • Confirm scaffolding plan
       
Element: Erect and maintain basic scaffolding
  • Erect scaffolding
  • Adhere to safety requirements at heights, on incomplete structures and in confined spaces
  • Install static lines
  • Assemble and erect lifting device
  • Inspect critical structural and safety areas and equipment periodically while in use, identify any variation from the plan and record in writing inspection in inspection log
  • Perform alteration or repair to critical structural and safety areas and equipment
       
Element: Dismantle basic scaffolding
  • Isolate scaffolding and appropriately sign and barricade
  • Inspect, classify, label and dismantle scaffolding using the reverse procedure for erection
  • Clear work area and dispose of used and recycled materials
  • Clean, check and store equipment and tools
       


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 for basic scaffolding operations

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

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and safety information before proceeding

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4 Develop the preliminary scaffolding plan

1.5 Confirm site preparation with appropriate personnel and identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.6 Identify and select equipment

1.7 Check equipment is ready for use and report verbally or in writing, label and repair any defects within functional responsibility

1.8 Confirm scaffolding plan

2. Erect and maintain basic scaffolding

2.1 Erect scaffolding

2.2 Adhere to safety requirements at heights, on incomplete structures and in confined spaces

2.3 Install static lines

2.4 Assemble and erect lifting device

2.5 Inspect critical structural and safety areas and equipment periodically while in use, identify any variation from the plan and record in writing inspection in inspection log

2.6 Perform alteration or repair to critical structural and safety areas and equipment

3. Dismantle basic scaffolding

3.1 Isolate scaffolding and appropriately sign and barricade

3.2 Inspect, classify, label and dismantle scaffolding using the reverse procedure for erection

3.3 Clear work area and dispose of used and recycled materials

3.4 Clean, check and store equipment and tools

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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of basic scaffolding operations including:

access, interpret and apply technical scaffolding information

planning and preparing for scaffolding operations

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conduct of basic scaffolding operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others

demonstrates completion of conducting basic scaffolding operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

erecting, altering and maintaining scaffolding including:

installation of static lines

inspection of critical structures

dismantling scaffolding including:

installation of signage and barricading

inspection, classification and labelling of scaffolding

clean, check and store equipment and tools

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting basic scaffolding operations:

National standard for High Risk Work

plant, tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses, limitations and relevance to scaffolding

materials safety data sheet

scaffolding plans, drawings and specifications

using scaffolding lifting devices

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare for basic scaffolding operations

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

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and safety information before proceeding

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4 Develop the preliminary scaffolding plan

1.5 Confirm site preparation with appropriate personnel and identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.6 Identify and select equipment

1.7 Check equipment is ready for use and report verbally or in writing, label and repair any defects within functional responsibility

1.8 Confirm scaffolding plan

2. Erect and maintain basic scaffolding

2.1 Erect scaffolding

2.2 Adhere to safety requirements at heights, on incomplete structures and in confined spaces

2.3 Install static lines

2.4 Assemble and erect lifting device

2.5 Inspect critical structural and safety areas and equipment periodically while in use, identify any variation from the plan and record in writing inspection in inspection log

2.6 Perform alteration or repair to critical structural and safety areas and equipment

3. Dismantle basic scaffolding

3.1 Isolate scaffolding and appropriately sign and barricade

3.2 Inspect, classify, label and dismantle scaffolding using the reverse procedure for erection

3.3 Clear work area and dispose of used and recycled materials

3.4 Clean, check and store equipment and tools

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 scaffolding documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and safety information before proceeding 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Develop the preliminary scaffolding plan 
Confirm site preparation with appropriate personnel and identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Identify and select equipment 
Check equipment is ready for use and report verbally or in writing, label and repair any defects within functional responsibility 
Confirm scaffolding plan 
Erect scaffolding 
Adhere to safety requirements at heights, on incomplete structures and in confined spaces 
Install static lines 
Assemble and erect lifting device 
Inspect critical structural and safety areas and equipment periodically while in use, identify any variation from the plan and record in writing inspection in inspection log 
Perform alteration or repair to critical structural and safety areas and equipment 
Isolate scaffolding and appropriately sign and barricade 
Inspect, classify, label and dismantle scaffolding using the reverse procedure for erection 
Clear work area and dispose of used and recycled materials 
Clean, check and store equipment and tools 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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