Assessment Requirements for RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 3.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

The candidate must demonstrate completion of operating an elevating work platform that safely, effectively and efficiently follows legislative requirements and workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions. This includes:

planning and preparing for operating elevating work platforms

selecting and using the required plant, tools and equipment to perform work activity

identifying site requirements for emergencies at heights

stabilising or positioning elevating work platform

using manufacturer approved safety devices fitted to the machine

moving the elevating work platform to and from work site

inspecting work platform and identifying faults

reviewing machine maintenance logbook records

checking, cleaning, maintaining and storing elevating work platform, tools and equipment

In the course of the above work, the candidate must also:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures

select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities

monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms

use a range of communication techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work instructions

meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with operating an elevating work platform

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge to effectively complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Key policies, procedures and relevant standards for operating an elevating work platform as described in the performance evidence above, including those relating to:

National Standard for high risk work

safe work practices

operating manuals for elevating work platform

site personnel and operational safety requirements

elevating work platform operational procedures

hazard, incident and emergency identification and implementation of control measures, including the risk of overhead crushes, and distance from power lines

disposal of hazardous materials

Key site information, including:

suitability of ground conditions, terrain and structure surfaces

environmental requirements and constraints related to elevating work platforms

Key features associated with performance of an elevating work platform, including:

types of elevating work platforms, their characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

Assessment Conditions

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below.

The assessment must:

include access to:

elevating work platform

personal protective equipment required for the activities described in the performance evidence

be conducted in a safe environment

be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations and using policies, procedures, and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work 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.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided, and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed.

Industry sector	AQF indicator level***	Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure	1	1 Year
2	2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure	3-6	3 Years
Other sectors	Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors, assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and, where no industry standard is specified, should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

***While a Unit of Competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272