Unit of competency details

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elements and Performance Criteria 

Element 

Performance Criteria 

1

Identify work area requirements.

1.1

Site of proposed work at heights  is identified from relevant information  .

1.2

Method of accessing work area is identified.

1.3

Tasks to be completed are identified from work orders and supervisor instructions.

1.4

Fall protection equipment is identified if required by site job safety (OHS)  analysis or statutory and regulatory  requirements.

1.5

Approved methods of moving tools and equipment to work area are identified to minimise potential of falling objects, removal of scaffold components, inappropriate carrying of materials on ladders, and excessive bending or twisting in pass-up situations.

2

Access work area.

2.1

Fall protection equipment where required is correctly fitted, adjusted and anchored.

2.2

Arrangements are made to appropriately install required equipment taking account of all potential hazards  .

2.3

Appropriate methods are used to access work area for self, tools and equipment  , and materials  .

2.4

Tools and materials are placed to eliminate or at least minimise the risk of items being knocked down.

3

Conduct work tasks.

3.1

Work is conducted following workplace approved procedures.

3.2

Fall protection equipment is kept in place and adjusted appropriately to cater for movement during work.

3.3

Scaffold components and fall barriers are kept in place during work.

3.4

Egress from work area is completed following work site supervisor approved methods for self, tools, materials and environmental requirements  .

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

construction terminology

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

quality requirements

types, characteristics, uses and limitation of plant, tools and equipment

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

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

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:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan, OHS regulations and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations

safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

select and use appropriate height access and fall protection equipment and work methods, including inspecting fall protection equipment, scaffold and fall barriers for faults

apply knowledge of industry products to identify:

modify work activities to cater for variations in work site procedures, contexts and environment and use appropriate behaviour for safe work at heights

use safe handling requirements, based on information provided, for equipment, products and materials.

manual handling risks

types of lifting and support structures approved for use

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:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

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:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

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.

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.

Work at heights  includes:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements

identification of equipment defects

inspection of work sites.

Information  includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

signage

verbal or written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Safety  (OHS ) is to be in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

handling of materials

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

organisational first aid

personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

relevant OHS legislation applying in the jurisdiction where work is carried out, including:

use of tools and equipment

workplace environment and safety.

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

working with dangerous materials

AS6001 - 1999 Working platforms for domestic application

AS1576 - Scaffolding

AS/NZS4576 - 1995 Guidelines for scaffolding

Statutory and regulatory  authorities include:

federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Hazards  include:

air temperature

construction activity involving other workers and contractors

dust and vapours

electrical equipment

energy sources

equipment and materials

hazardous materials

light

manual handling

moisture

noise

stationary and moving plant

work at heights.

Tools and equipment  include:

air compressors and hoses

hand and power tools

nail guns

power leads

scaffolding.

Materials  include:

materials used on the construction work site.

Environmental requirements  include:

clean-up management

noise and dust

vibration

waste management.