Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a boom type elevating work platform, including inspecting and testing the elevating work platform, assessing job requirements and work, planning work and setting up for lift, carrying out the elevation, implementing planned hazard control and strategies, and packing up the work platform after operations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the licence/permit requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities pertaining to boom type elevating work platform operations. Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, and with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. It involves the application of routine principles and procedures to the operation of a boom type elevating work platform in a variety of operational contexts. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Inspect and test elevating work platform |
1.1 Work platform is visually inspected prior to operation for any evidence of damage, structural weakness or interference according to pre-operational safety check procedures 1.2 Routine pre-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with available checklists 1.3 Work platform log book is checked, service requirements are noted and maintenance personnel advised of any requirements 1.4 Elevating work platform is started in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and start-up procedures for operations and any abnormal noise or movement reported to an authorised person for corrective action 1.5 Start-up checks are conducted according to manufacturers specifications and company procedures to ensure work platform and equipment are operating correctly 1.6 Faults are corrected or are reported to an authorised person for corrective action according to company procedures 1.7 The operating and emergency controls are checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturers specifications including use of the emergency decent device 1.8 Boom is lowered under simulated emergency conditions to check for operational effectiveness 1.9 Gear and accessories are checked and damaged or worn gear is segregated and reported to an authorised person for testing/repair/destruction 1.10 Results of inspections are recorded and reported according to company procedures |
2 Assess job requirements and work |
2.1 Briefing, hand-over details, authorisations and clearances are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with company and site procedures and legislative requirements 2.2 Work area is inspected and potential hazards are identified and appropriate elimination or control measures selected 2.3 Weight of load including personnel and equipment is correctly estimated to ensure job is within limits of work platform capacity |
3 Plan work and set up for lift |
3.1 A work plan is developed and agreed with relevant workplace personnel to include hazard prevention/control measures and safety and emergency procedures in line with applicable Australian standards 3.2 A suitable firm and level standing is chosen and prepared for the location of the elevating work platform 3.3 Outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturers instructions and appropriate Australian standards 3.4 Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used under the footplates as required to adequately distribute the loading 3.5 Ground is checked before and after packing is installed to ensure it is firm enough to bear the load 3.6 The job plan is developed to include hazard prevention/control measures and safety procedures in line with applicable Australian standards and to equipment manufacturers specifications 3.7 Work platform load chart is located and information on permissible loads, radii and heights taken into account in planning the job 3.8 The job plan takes into account job requirements and workplace rules and procedures 3.9 Job plan is discussed and confirmed with relevant personnel 3.10 Work gear and tools are properly stowed in the elevating work platform in accordance with Australian standards, company procedures and guides |
4 Carry out elevation |
4.1 Configuration and operation of elevating work platform are checked as necessary to ensure safe lift 4.2 Operation of work platform is carried out in accordance with the job plan, the appropriate Australian standard and manufacturers specifications |
5 Planned hazard control and strategies are implemented |
5.1 Load is constantly monitored to ensure safety of personnel, load and structural stability 5.2 Unplanned situations are responded to in line with company procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment 5.3 Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed in accordance with appropriate Australian standards |
6 Pack up work platform |
6.1 The elevating work platform is shut down using the correct sequence of procedures in accordance with manufacturers instructions 6.2 Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturers instructions and available checklists and defects recorded and reported in line with company procedures 6.3 The elevating work platform is dismantled in accordance with the job plan, manufacturers instructions and relevant statutory regulations 6.4 The outriggers and stabilisers are secured and stowed in accordance with manufacturers instructions 6.5 The elevating work platform is correctly stowed and secured in accordance with manufacturers instructions and company procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Operations may be conducted: |
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Environment may include movement of: |
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Customers may be: |
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Boom type elevating work platform may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Requirements for access and/or lift may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Elevating platforms may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Documentation/records may include: |
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Applicable procedures and codes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
D - Load Handling |