Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.1. Minor edits to formatting. |
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012. |
Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic scaffolding work.
Scaffolding work involves erecting, altering or dismantling a temporary structure to support a platform from which a person or object could fall more than four metres.
This unit applies to scaffolding work involving:
- modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds
- cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500 kg
- ropes
- gin wheels
- safety nets and static lines
- bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork).
Scaffolding work is undertaken in construction and other industries where temporary structures are erected, altered and dismantled.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Licencing
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Plan task. |
1.1 |
Review task instructions, consult with relevant persons to seek clarification as required, and obtain relevant workplace information. |
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1.2 |
Obtain and read information, including safe work method statements (SWMSs), required to ensure that activities are performed in compliance with workplace-specific and safe work requirements. |
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1.3 |
Obtain and read information required to ensure that equipment inspection, use, maintenance and storage complies with manufacturer requirements. |
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Identify workplace and task-specific hazards and determine required risk controls and safety measures and equipment, including signs and barricades, personal protective equipment (PPE), and fall prevention and fall arrest equipment. |
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1.5 |
Identify methods of moving and placing tools, equipment and materials to minimise the risk of falling objects, to avoid inappropriate carrying on ladders and to minimise hazardous manual tasks. |
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1.6 |
Identify required scaffold and associated equipment. |
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1.7 |
Calculate loads exerted on and by the scaffold and scaffolding equipment. |
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1.8 |
Establish required communication methods with relevant persons. |
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2 |
Select and inspect plant and equipment. |
2.1 |
Select risk controls and equipment and fall protection, and check that it is working and fit for purpose. |
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2.2 |
Select and check PPE. |
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2.3 |
Inspect scaffold and associated equipment for defects, and isolate, tag out, report and record defective items. |
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2.4 |
Select communication equipment and check that it is working and fit for use. |
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3 |
Set up task. |
3.1 |
Establish and maintain communication with relevant persons to ensure task plan and risk controls are communicated clearly, including any impact on other workplace activities. |
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3.2 |
Ensure risk controls and safety measures and equipment have been put in place, including the fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection equipment. |
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3.3 |
Consult with relevant persons to ensure that ground and foundation have been assessed as suitable for task. |
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3.4 |
Prepare footings to support scaffold and scaffold equipment. |
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3.5 |
Prepare scaffold and scaffold equipment, and place in a stable position ready for erection. |
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4 |
Undertake basic scaffolding activities. |
4.1 |
Erect and dismantle scaffold and equipment while maintaining stability, in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements. |
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4.2 |
Erect and dismantle modular or pre-fabricated scaffold. |
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4.3 |
Erect and dismantle cantilevered materials hoists. |
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4.4 |
Apply methods for making temporary connections using fibre ropes. |
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4.5 |
Erect, operate and dismantle gin wheels. |
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4.6 |
Erect and dismantle safety nets and static lines. |
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4.7 |
Erect and dismantle bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork). |
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5 |
Complete task. |
5.1 |
Remove excess materials from work area. |
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5.2 |
Inspect completed scaffolding task for compliance with task requirements, complete handover certificate and forward to relevant persons, and complete and attach scaffold tag. |
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5.3 |
Inspect all plant and equipment for defects, and isolate, tag out and report defective items. |
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5.4 |
Store all plant and equipment in accordance with workplace requirements. |
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5.5 |
Remove risk controls and safety measures and equipment. |
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level.
Links
Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad
