Assessment Requirements for RIIHAN301D Operate elevating work platform

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for RIIHAN301D Operate elevating work platform

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	This unit replaces RIIHAN301B Work effectively in the drilling Industry
2	Editorial corrections; amended Application field.

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operating elevating work platforms including:

selecting and using the required plant, tools and equipment

planning and preparing for operating elevating work platforms

identifying, addressing and/or reporting, verbally or in writing monitoring systems and alarms

identifying and following procedures in emergency or hazardous situations

applying hand-eye coordination

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of elevating work platforms that meet all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to coordinate activities with others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates consistent and timely completion of operating elevating work platforms that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:

stabilising elevating work platform

selecting safety devices and correctly ensuring safety of personnel and surrounding site

completing work platform inspections and fault finding

completing operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks

disposing of environmentally sensitive oils, fluids and materials

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating an elevating work platform:

the appropriate National Certification Standards

site and equipment safety requirements

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

elevating work platform operational procedures

basic geological and survey data related to elevating work platforms

site environmental requirements and constraints related to elevating work platforms

Assessment Conditions

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;

where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,

assessor requirements differ between sectors as follows:

when assessing this unit in the context of the Drilling sector:

an assessor must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through five (5) years of work in the Industry sector; or,

where a co-assessment or partnership arrangement exists between a qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert, the Industry technical expert can hold the unit being assessed, and/or demonstrate equivalency of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of continuous work in the Industry sector, with the preceding one (1) year in the unit they are co-assessing; or,

when assessing this unit in the context of the Metalliferous Mining sector:

an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years of current and continuous work with the Industry sector and must hold the TAE Assessor Skill Set or equivalent; or,

when assessing this unit in the context of the Coal Mining sector:

an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through twelve (12) month work experience in an Industry relevant to the skills being assessed within the last three (3) years; and,

where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must demonstrate competency in the unit being assessed, and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of twelve (12) months’ work experience within the last three (3) years; or,

when assessing this unit in the context of the Extractive sector

an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,

where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience; or,

when assessing this unit in the context of the Civil Construction sector

an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,

where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience.

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