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

RIIWHS204E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely at heights

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment related to working safely at heights

relevant documentation

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

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

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work 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.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

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

1

1 year

2

2 years

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

3-6

3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
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: Identify work requirements
  • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
  • Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
  • Adhere to legislative requirements
  • Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
       
Element: Identify work procedures and instructions
  • Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities
  • Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
  • Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
  • Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
  • Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Access and install equipment
  • Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures
  • Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
  • Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down
       
Element: Perform work at heights
  • Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures
  • Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
  • Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
  • Check safety system periodically for compliance
  • Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
  • Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations
  • Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures
  • Clear work area and dispose of materials
  • Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
  • Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
       


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.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

work safely at heights on at least two occasions, including:

accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information for working at heights

assessing hazards and risks associated with working at heights and implementing control methods

selecting, wearing and caring for personal protective equipment

identifying required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment

checking the correct fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection and associated equipment

performing work safely at heights.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for working safely at heights

work effectively with others to work safely at heights in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to work safely at heights

key policies, procedures and documentation required to work safely at heights, including:

statutory and regulatory authority requirements

principles and techniques for work safely at heights, including:

heights safety systems

safe work methods

principles and techniques for identifying names and functions of equipment, components and materials

principles and techniques for complying with equipment manufacturer instructions and specifications

safe shifting and handling of tools and materials

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.
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
Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures 
Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements 
Adhere to legislative requirements 
Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations 
Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities 
Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment 
Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures 
Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures 
Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures 
Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures 
Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures 
Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures 
Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down 
Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures 
Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work 
Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures 
Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures 
Check safety system periodically for compliance 
Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures 
Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations 
Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures 
Clear work area and dispose of materials 
Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel 
Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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