Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the operation of elevating work platforms in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for operations, working from the platform, carrying out maintenance and cleaning up. The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for operations |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Access and interpret work requirements and safety information and procedures 1.3. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the work requirements, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement 1.4. Perform pre -operational checks according to manufacturer's specifications and/or authorised site procedures 1.5. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 1.6. Identify and control site hazards |
2. Conduct work activities from elevating work platform |
2.1. Stabilise elevating work platform and select attachments according to site conditions, manufacturer's specifications and site procedures 2.2. Place tools and equipment into bucket/platform in line with job requirements 2.3. Use approved safety devices to ensure safety of personnel and surrounding site in accordance with site procedures and legislative requirements 2.4. Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures 2.5. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures 2.6. Complete work in accordance with agreed work plan, site procedures and regulations |
3. Carry out operator maintenance |
3.1. Carry out work platform inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site requirements 3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site authorised procedures and practices 3.3. Carry out minor operator maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and site requirements |
4. Clean up |
4.1. Clear work area and reuse, recycle or dispose of materials in accordance with legislation/regulations/code of practice and job specifications 4.2. Clean plant, tools and equipment checked, maintain and store in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to operate an elevating work platform:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to operate elevating work platforms:
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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 |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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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Compliance documentation may include: |
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Work requirements may include: |
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Safety information and procedures may include: |
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Specific safety requirements may include: |
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Pre-operational checks may include: |
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Site hazards may include: |
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Elevating work platform may be titled locally: |
Note: the definition of equipment to be covered by this unit will need to be made by the site in accordance with appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements, which may vary with industry sector and with jurisdiction. |
Emergency situations may include: |
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Minor operator maintenance procedures are those: |
Note: depending on the site requirements, there may be circumstances in which operators do not perform these functions. |
Unit Sector(s)
Load Handling
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.