ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Access and interpret work requirements and safety information and procedures

1.3. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the work requirements, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement

1.4. Perform pre-operational checks according to manufacturer's specifications and/or authorised site procedures

1.5. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

1.6. Identify and control site hazards

2. Conduct work activities from elevating work platform

2.1. Stabilise elevating work platform and select attachments according to site conditions, manufacturer's specifications and site procedures

2.2. Place tools and equipment into bucket/platform in line with job requirements

2.3. Use approved safety devices to ensure safety of personnel and surrounding site in accordance with site procedures and legislative requirements

2.4. Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures

2.5. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures

2.6. Complete work in accordance with agreed work plan, site procedures and regulations

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Carry out work platform inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site requirements

3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site authorised procedures and practices

3.3. Carry out minor operator maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and site requirements

4. Clean up

4.1. Clear work area and reuse, recycle or dispose of materials in accordance with legislation/regulations/code of practice and job specifications

4.2. Clean plant, tools and equipment checked, maintain and store in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to operate an elevating work platform:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for elevating work platforms

apply operational safety requirements

identify hazards and potential hazards

apply hand-eye coordination to control functions

access, interpret and apply technical information relating to the planning and operation of an elevating work platform to perform work requirements

maintain equipment records

use relevant hand tools

apply environmental constraints and procedures

dispose of environmentally sensitive oils, fluids and materials

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to operate elevating work platforms:

the appropriate National Certification Standards

site and equipment safety requirements

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

elevating work platform operational procedures

basic geological and survey data related to elevating work platforms

site environmental requirements and constraints related to elevating work platforms

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for operating elevating work platforms

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operating elevating work platforms

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of elevating work platforms that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of operating elevating work platforms that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of elevating work platforms

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may include:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

equipment to be used

nature and scope of tasks

load details

achievement targets

working conditions

site lighting arrangements

defects on equipment

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements

Safety information and procedures may include:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working or job procedures (or equivalents)

Specific safety requirements may include:

control and safety of raising and lowering booms

slewing and telescoping

deployment of outriggers

stabilisers

preparation of safety harnesses and blocking

Pre-operational checks may include:

selection of stable base

avoidance of obstacles and hazards

identification of load

inspection and certification of equipment

management of permits and tags

Site hazards may include:

power lines

facilities

trees

other equipment

overhead service lines

dangerous materials

bridges

underground services

surrounding buildings

recently filled trenches

obstructions

structures

weather

Elevating work platform may be titled locally:

EWP

cherry pickers

skyworkers

scissor lift

trailer-mounted lifts

sky-cranes

boom lift

Note: the definition of equipment to be covered by this unit will need to be made by the site in accordance with appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements, which may vary with industry sector and with jurisdiction.

Emergency situations may include:

loss of power

failure of controls

equipment fires

Minor operator maintenance procedures are those:

established and authorised for the site

Note: depending on the site requirements, there may be circumstances in which operators do not perform these functions.