CPCCRI3001A
Operate personnel and materials hoists

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to operate personnel and materials hoists for moving people and equipment to various heights in a multi-storey structure.

Application

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently use hoists capable of moving personnel and materials.

It includes conducting pre-operational checks, operation, shut down and post-operational checks of hoist equipment while working with others as a member of a team.


Prerequisites

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare.

1.1. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained from relevant information, confirmed and applied in planning the work activities.

1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.

1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.

1.4. Types of hoist and tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.

1.5. Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements including appropriate quality requirements.

1.6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.

1.7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations and applied.

2. Conduct daily safety check.

2.1. Hoisting details for the day are identified from proposed work schedule, and other relevant information and hoist work program is developed.

2.2. Signalling system is confirmed with associated site personnel.

2.3. Weather conditions for safe hoist operation are assessed.

2.4. Personnel and materials hoist equipment and site are checked for damage, structural weakness or interference.

2.5. Mechanical, electrical and safety functions are checked in accordance with operator's manual and checklist.

2.6. Test run is conducted without a load through the full height of the hoist's travel, checking the operation and security of the mast and wall bolting.

2.7. Braking system is checked and tested.

2.8. Safety systems are checked and challenged.

3. Record results.

3.1. Results of checks and tests are recorded in hoist book to requirement of regulatory authority.

3.2. Faults are reported in accordance with company policy.

4. Operate hoist.

4.1. Loads are checked for conformity to safe load capacity of hoist.

4.2. Hoist is safely operated to requirements of operator's manual and state or territory regulatory authority.

4.3. Hoist is shut down, rendered safe and secured at end of work period in accordance with operator's manual.

4.4. Post-operational checks are conducted and recorded.

5. Clean up.

5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.

5.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

5.3. Work completion details and procedures are applied and relevant personnel notified that work is finished.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

determine requirements

follow instructions

notify completion of work

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to record results of checks and tests and relevant work completion procedures

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply calculations, including load mass requirements

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

designs and functions of hoisting equipment

emergency procedures (hoist specific)

fault finding and identification

general construction terminology

hoist operation techniques

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

personnel and materials hoist equipment

plans, drawings and specifications

plant, tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations

processes for the calculation of load mass requirements

quality requirements

relevant Acts, regulations and codes of practice

signalling methods and communications

working at heights

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements

safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

complete pre-operational check, raise and lower to four limits including a top and bottom, conduct manual lowering between floors, shut down and carry out post-operational checks, finalise logbook, all to manufacturer specifications and complying with OHS legislation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Planning includes:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

work site inspection.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agents

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Types of hoist include:

bucket

cantilevered

car

materials

multiple winch and tower

personnel and materials

platform.

Tools and equipment include:

associated equipment

personnel and materials hoists.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications

workplace operations and procedures.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

vibration

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

federal, state and local authorities administering the applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to operating personnel and materials hoists

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to operating personnel and materials hoists

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Personnel and materials hoist equipment include:

rack and pinion

self-climbing

super hoist

winch operated.

Safety systems include:

anemometer

emergency brakes

limit switches

manual lowering systems.

Work completion details include:

check sheets

equipment defect records

job cards

JSAs

plant and maintenance records

safe work method statements.


Sectors

Unit sector

Construction


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable