Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers working safely at heights in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: identifying the work requirements, work procedures and instructions for the task; accessing and installing equipment; performing work at heights; and cleaning up the work area.
Application of the Unit
This unit specifies the competency required to undertake safe working practices when working at heights or depths.
This unit is appropriate for those working in a operational roles, 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
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify work requirements |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to working safely at heights 1.2. Identify the scope of the task 1.3. Adhere to OHS requirements associated with working safely at heights, and the workplace environment throughout the work 1.4. Inspect site to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures, prevailing weather conditions, equipment requirements and potential hazards 1.5. Identify and document scope of the task and proposed work practices/activities 1.6. Identify, select and check safety equipment for serviceability 1.7. Identify, manage and report potential risks and hazards |
2. Identify work procedures and instructions for the task |
2.1. Select materials, tools and equipment , including personal safety equipment, and check for serviceability 2.2. Inspect/install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment ensuring adequacy for work and conformance to regulatory requirements 2.3. Identify approved methods of moving tools and equipment to work area and minimise potential hazards associated with tools at heights 2.4. Install safety system in accordance with requirements 2.5. Select and install appropriate signs and barricades |
3. Access and install equipment |
3.1. Correctly fit, adjust and anchor fall protection and associated equipment 3.2. Make appropriate arrangements to install required equipment 3.3. Use recommended methods to access work area for people, tools and equipment 3.4. Place tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down |
4. Perform work at heights |
4.1. Check access from ground to work area to ensure it is safe and in accordance with requirements 4.2. Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately to all for movement during work 4.3. Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment in accordance with requirements 4.4. Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed 4.5. Check safety system periodically for compliance with requirements and procedures 4.6. Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate to the task and work environment 4.7. Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with changed work practices and/or site conditions and undertake alterations |
5. Clean up work area |
5.1. Dismantle safety system in accordance with sequence and remove from worksite 5.2. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 5.3. Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment |
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 in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to work safely at heights:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to work safely at heights:
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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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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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OHS requirements may include those associated with: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Safety systems may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Occupational Health and Safety
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.