RIIHAN302D
Conduct intermediate scaffolding operations


Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct intermediate scaffolding operations 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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for intermediate scaffolding operations

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

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4 Develop a preliminary scaffolding plan and site sketch

1.5 Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with appropriate personnel

1.6 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.7 Finalise and confirm the scaffolding plan, including the scheduling of required resources

2. Prepare intermediate scaffolding

2.1 Identify, select, inspect and certify as serviceable scaffolding equipment, materials and tools

2.2 Label and repair or dispose of unserviceable scaffolding equipment, materials and tools

2.3 Prepare scaffolding/equipment gear

2.4 Arrange and coordinate transportation of equipment and tools to the worksite in accordance with the scaffolding plan

2.5 Prepare the site for scaffolding

3. Erect intermediate scaffolding

3.1 Carry out erection of intermediate scaffolding

3.2 Perform work safely at heights, on incomplete structures and in confined spaces

3.3 Leave the site clean of all surplus components, equipment, tools and debris

3.4 Inspect the scaffolding/equipment

4. Maintain intermediate scaffolding

4.1 Inspect critical structural and safety areas of the scaffolding/equipment, and identify any variation from the plan

4.2 Perform alteration or repair with due regard for the critical safety and structural areas of the scaffolding/equipment

5. Dismantle intermediate scaffolding

5.1 Dismantle scaffolding in a safe and orderly manner

5.2 Inspect, classify, label and remove equipment from the site

Evidence of Performance

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 conducting of intermediate scaffolding operations including:

identifying, selecting, certifying and using the required equipment materials and tools

planning and preparing for conducting intermediate scaffolding operations works effectively with others to undertake and conduct intermediate scaffolding operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

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

maintaining all written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

working safely at heights

working on incomplete structures

working in confined spaces

dismantling intermediate scaffolding, including:

inspection, classification and labelling of intermediate scaffolding

completing critical structural and safety inspections of scaffolding and equipment


Evidence of Knowledge

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

accessing and applying the National Standard for High Risk Work

identifying equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying hand-eye coordination

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information


Assessment Conditions

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


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.