Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the positioning and setting up of mobile lighting in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: preparing for mobile lighting; and positioning and activating lighting.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational or maintenance 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. Prepare for mobile lighting |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the positioning and setting up of mobile lighting 1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 1.3. Select appropriate type of equipment and/or attachments according to job specifications and to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of work activities 1.4. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks 1.5. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.6. Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation 1.7. Secure all equipment in preparation for towing in accordance with site procedures 1.8. Identify, address and report environmental issues 1.9. Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 1.10. Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment |
2. Position and activate lighting |
2.1. Isolate area using physical barricades and signage 2.2. Position lighting to suit work activities and site conditions 2.3. Test lights according to schedule, to include start-up and shutdown procedures 2.4. Activate lights according to schedule 2.5. Enhance visibility of site according to the position of the lighting 2.6. Reassess risk to ensure enhanced illumination does not adversely affect safety of persons in the area |
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 position and set up mobile lighting:
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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 position and set up mobile lighting:
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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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Potential hazards and risks may include: |
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Environmental issues may include: |
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Physical barricades may include: |
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Signage may include: |
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Site conditions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Service and Maintenance
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.