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Evidence Guide: MEM11001C - Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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MEM11001C - Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare to erect scaffold/equipment

  1. Site plans, scaffolding/equipment designs and drawings to industry practices are interpreted as necessary.
  2. Work area is inspected to identify hazards and appropriate prevention/control measures are implemented to avoid hazard.
  3. All work is undertaken safely and to prescribed procedures.
Site plans, scaffolding/equipment designs and drawings to industry practices are interpreted as necessary.

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Work area is inspected to identify hazards and appropriate prevention/control measures are implemented to avoid hazard.

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All work is undertaken safely and to prescribed procedures.

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Erect scaffold/equipment

  1. Erection site is prepared to meet job requirements.
  2. Necessary signage and barriers and third party protection measures are placed in appropriate position.
  3. Appropriate scaffolding/equipment components are selected and inspected and damaged components are labelled and rejected.
  4. Rejected components are repaired or sent for repair.
  5. Scaffolding/equipment is erected to plan and in accordance with safe work practices, Australian standards, State and Territory legislative requirements and equipment manufacturers' requirements.
  6. The completed scaffolding/equipment is checked for safety and operational requirements.
  7. Site is left clear of all surplus components, equipment, tools and debris.
Erection site is prepared to meet job requirements.

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Necessary signage and barriers and third party protection measures are placed in appropriate position.

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Appropriate scaffolding/equipment components are selected and inspected and damaged components are labelled and rejected.

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Rejected components are repaired or sent for repair.

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Scaffolding/equipment is erected to plan and in accordance with safe work practices, Australian standards, State and Territory legislative requirements and equipment manufacturers' requirements.

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The completed scaffolding/equipment is checked for safety and operational requirements.

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Site is left clear of all surplus components, equipment, tools and debris.

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Inspect, repair and alter scaffold/equipment

  1. The scaffolding/equipment is inspected for damage, corrosion and wear.
  2. Any alteration or repair is carried out in accordance with safe work practices and legislative requirements.
  3. Any inspection log is completed as required.
The scaffolding/equipment is inspected for damage, corrosion and wear.

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Any alteration or repair is carried out in accordance with safe work practices and legislative requirements.

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Any inspection log is completed as required.

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Dismantle scaffold/equipment

  1. Work is undertaken safely and to prescribed procedure.
  2. Scaffolding/equipment is inspected for damage, corrosion or wear and is noted for consideration in planning for dismantling.
  3. Scaffolding/equipment is dismantled in accordance with site procedures, State and Territory legislative requirements and critical structural and safety requirements.
  4. Site is cleaned and cleared of all tools, excess material and debris and left in a safe state.
Work is undertaken safely and to prescribed procedure.

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Scaffolding/equipment is inspected for damage, corrosion or wear and is noted for consideration in planning for dismantling.

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Scaffolding/equipment is dismantled in accordance with site procedures, State and Territory legislative requirements and critical structural and safety requirements.

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Site is cleaned and cleared of all tools, excess material and debris and left in a safe state.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to erect and dismantle scaffolding/equipment safely subject to legislative requirements. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with erection and dismantling of scaffolding or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, codes, specifications, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard procedures. May include drawings for erecting scaffolding

undertaking basic levelling and alignment

interpreting instructions and legislative requirements

using relevant hand tools and manual handling techniques

assessing risk

following oral instructions

working safely and confidently at heights

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

erection and dismantling procedures as set out in relevant Australian standards

codes of practice, for example the Scaffolder's Guide, relevant acts and regulations

site specific requirements

safety procedures, safe work practices and procedures

use and application of personal protective equipment

hazards and control measures associated with erecting/dismantling scaffolding and equipment, including housekeeping

scaffolding techniques and equipment

limitations of equipment

materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management

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.

Scaffolding/equipment

Prefabricated tower scaffolds, fall protection devices, catch platforms and bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork), mobile scaffolds, gin wheels, cantilevered hoist with a load limit not exceeding 500 kilograms (material only), safety nets and static lines

The major difference between basic and complex scaffolding is the height of the working platform and certain types of scaffolding and configurations

Hazards

Chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances/materials

Movement of equipment, goods, materials, vehicular traffic

Uneven/unstable terrain, overhead service lines, trees, underground services, obstructions, structures, surrounding buildings, facilities, bridges/walkways, lifting equipment

Prescribed procedures

Clarification of instructions and/or plans either written or from authorised personnel

Site safety policy and procedures

Standard operating procedures

Correct use of equipment

Industry standards and requirements

Manufacturers' specifications

Signage and barriers and third party protection measures

Physical barriers (parawebbing, bollards, timber or metal barriers)

Warning/direction signs

Personnel to restrict unauthorised access (spotters)

Permits to work

Safe work practices

Hazard identification, risk assessment, risk reduction measures, house keeping and personal protective equipment

State and Territory legislative requirements

Appropriate OHS and Scaffolding acts and regulations

Australian standards, codes of practice and NOHSC:1006