Modification History
Minor editorial change in PC 1.6
Equivalent to CPCCPB3026A
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to erect and monitor trestle and plank work platforms.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently erect, use and maintain plank and trestle systems on a construction site while working with others as a member of a team.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Plan and prepare. |
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Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information , confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes. |
1.2 |
Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. |
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1.3 |
Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. |
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1.4 |
Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. |
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1.5 |
Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements . |
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1.6 |
Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use. |
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1.7 |
Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied. |
2 |
Inspect work site. |
2.1 |
Type of trestle and plank system required is identified from work site and work instructions. |
2.2 |
Work area is cleaned of rubbish or unnecessary materials. |
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2.3 |
Risks to other workers, power supply and other services are assessed. |
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2.4 |
Access to erected trestle and plank platform is planned. |
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2.5 |
Access of plaster products and tools from the plank is planned. |
3 |
Erect trestle and plank system. |
3.1 |
Trestle and plank system is selected to meet the Australian standard AS6001-1999 and work requirements. |
3.2 |
Trestle system components are collected and located at work site. |
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3.3 |
Trestles and planks are inspected for serviceability as determined by the Australian standards. |
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3.4 |
Trestles are appropriately positioned for the work and the planks to be used. |
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3.5 |
Planks are fitted to the trestles at the required height using authorised procedures and within work site or regulatory restrictions. |
4 |
Inspect system. |
4.1 |
Trestle and plank work platform is inspected before and during use. |
4.2 |
Faults found are reported to supervisor and rectifications are conducted or system is labelled to prevent use pending repair. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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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. |
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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:
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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:
Assessment of this unit of competency may be in conjunction with assessment of other units commonly performed at the same time in normal job roles. 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:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
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. |
Guidance information for assessment |
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
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. 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. |
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. |
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Information includes: |
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Planning and preparation include: |
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Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: |
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Environmental requirements include: |
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Trestle and plank work platform is inspected to identify: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Functional area |
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Unit sector |
Construction |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.