Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to work at height in the stevedoring industry under the relevant regulatory requirements. It includes using site safe work instructions and workplace procedures for working at height. Working at height in a stevedoring environment involves the application of workplace safe work instructions, procedures and regulatory requirements as part of work activities. It also includes an understanding of the risk management procedures for working at height. Working at height tasks are performed by a minimum two-person team under some supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
F – Safety Management |
Unit Sector
Stevedore sector. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Apply working at height regulations and procedures |
1.1 |
Working at height plan and emergency response plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.2 |
Relevant safe work instructions, workplace procedures and risk assessment policies and procedures are applied |
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1.3 |
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures are implemented |
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1.4 |
Communication is undertaken effectively with relevant persons |
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2 |
Select and inspect equipment for working at height |
2.1 |
Working at height equipment is identified, selected and inspected in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
2.2 |
Faults or damage are immediately reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3 |
Use working at height equipment in the stevedoring industry |
3.1 |
Correct working at height manual handling techniques are used |
3.2 |
Working at height equipment is used in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
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3.3 |
Working at height equipment is used in a work cage in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
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3.4 |
Anchorage points are identified and used in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
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3.5 |
Working at height equipment is inspected and stored, and faults reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces but is not equivalent to TLIF2068 Work at height in the stevedoring industry. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851